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Apr 1, 2025/CPG
This clinical practice guideline from APTA Geriatrics provides recommendations for the management of fall risk in community-dwelling adults aged 65 and over. It includes an algorithm to facilitate clinical reasoning (see Figure 1). This CPG replaces the 2015 clinical guidance statement.
May 27, 2021/Review
A new report from CDC highlights the need for more emphasis on falls prevention — including referrals for physical therapy.
Apr 29, 2025/CPG
This updated clinical guideline offers evidence-based advice on preventing falls in people 65 or older as well as recommendations about preventing falls in inpatients aged 50-64 who are at high risk of falls. [Formerly NICE CG161.]
Mar 14, 2013/Test & Measure
For patients with Parkinson disease (PD)
Sep 1, 2022/Feature
All older adults should be screened for risk of falling. With National Falls Prevention Awareness week happening in September, here's a recap of reasons why and resources to help PTs meet that standard.
Feb 28, 2020/Resource
60-year-old male with recent history of falling
May 19, 2013/Test & Measure
Measures balance; ability to change directions while stepping.
Dec 16, 2021/Test & Measure
The Multi-Directional Reach Test (MDRT) measures balance and the limits of stability in the anterior-posterior and medial-lateral directions by testing how far an individual can voluntarily reach forward, to the right, to the left, and lean backward, while standing with their feet flat on the ground,
Jun 26, 2020/Test & Measure
Oct 10, 2023/Podcast
A new study assessing balance, gait quality, and fall risk.
