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Study: Physical Therapy After Dizziness Diagnosis Lowers Fall Risk by 86%

Sep 19, 2023

Patients receiving physical therapy within three months of diagnosis reported significantly lower rates of falls as much as 12 months later.

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Death From Falls Continues to Climb for Adults 65 and Older, CDC Says

Dec 9, 2022

In the U.S., mortality rates from unintentional falls have risen dramatically between 2000 and 2020, nearly tripling for women 85 and older.

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Study: Post THA, TKA Inpatient Rehab Need Increases With Age

Oct 31, 2022

But outcomes are still positive enough that the procedure should be considered for individuals through their 90s, authors say.