Hip fractures typically result from a fall and are more common in the elderly population (especially with a previous diagnosis of osteoporosis, osteopenia, or poor balance). Hip fractures in younger populations are still possible and usually a result from a high energy trauma such as car accident, contact sport, or a fall from a tall height. In the elderly group, a hip fracture is important to treat properly as poor healing can lead to a loss of mobility, loss of independence, and possibly some life-threatening complications. Rehabilitation after a hip fracture will help to restore your range of motion, strength, balance, and gait (walking pattern). Even better, physiotherapy can be performed in the elderly prior to fractures to assess their fall risk and work on a program to improve hip strength and balance. This would be a preventative measure to overall decrease the likelihood of a fall and hip fractures in the future.