Functional sit-to-stand exercises evoke greater neuromuscular activation, than isometric bed exercises in community-dwelling, older adults

摘要

Rehabilitation after hip-replacement surgery routinely includes isometric bed exercises. However, these have little impact on pain, hip motion, strength and functional mobility [1]. Sit-standing is required for mobilisation and discharge, involving: asymmetrical weight-bearing, stability and concentric-eccentric hip muscle contractions. Therefore, sit-stands may be a preferential exercise to bed exercises in the hours after hip-replacement surgery.