People living in their communities after hip fracture were able to complete walking tasks reflective of community ambulation but reported a lack of confidence in their walking ability and significant self-perceived participation restriction. These results suggest that more emphasis could be placed on strategies to increase patient confidence when completing rehabilitation after hip fracture in order to allow successful integration back to their community.
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