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Sep 11, 2017/News
Here's a quick take on just some of the falls-related resources available from APTA.
Sep 22, 2021/Roundup
For Falls Prevention Awareness Week, a collection of recent research articles that focus on the intersection between falls and COVID-19.
Sep 21, 2018/News
In advance of Falls Prevention Awareness Day, see how you score on this 8-question quiz on falls statistics and screening.
Aug 27, 2018/Review
Assessments followed by nterventions that address patient-specific risk areas could result in a "striking" reduction in falls.
Sep 14, 2018/Review
Up to a third of patients with TKA experience a fall within 6 months to a year after surgery, but the risk can be reduced.
Jun 16, 2013/Test & Measure
Measures static and dynamic balance under varying sensory conditions; designed to measure balance in higher-functioning active older adults.
Dec 9, 2022/Article
In the U.S., mortality rates from unintentional falls have risen dramatically between 2000 and 2020, nearly tripling for women 85 and older.
Jan 16, 2013/Clinical Summary
PTs help people manage their fall risk.
Mar 9, 2018/Review
The US health care system spent an estimated $50 billion on falls in 2015 -- 6% of all Medicare payments and 8% of all Medicaid payments.
Sep 1, 2017/CPG
This guideline provides recommendations related to adults and the prevention of falls.
