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APTA Results (5,251 Results)

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CDC: Falls-Related Deaths in the US Rose 31% in 10 Years

May 15, 2018/News

The latest statistics, included in a report from the CDC point to a need for more widespread falls screening and prevention efforts including physical therapy, authors say.

JAMA Viewpoint: The 'False Dichotomy' of Hospital Falls Prevention vs Mobility Promotion

Jun 14, 2017/Review

Programs that promote mobility with supervision "may actually help to prevent injurious falls."

Ready for Falls Prevention Awareness Day?

Sep 11, 2017/News

Here's a quick take on just some of the falls-related resources available from APTA.

Study: Widespread Fall-Risk Screening Efforts, Followed by Appropriate Interventions, Could Produce 'Striking' Results

Aug 27, 2018/Review

Assessments followed by nterventions that address patient-specific risk areas could result in a "striking" reduction in falls.

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

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.

Falls Prevention: Assessing the Effects of the Pandemic

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.

Preventing Falls and Reducing Injury From Falls, Fourth Edition

Sep 1, 2017/CPG

This guideline provides recommendations related to adults and the prevention of falls.

Large-Scale Investigation: Falls-Prevention Exercise Interventions Work

Feb 27, 2019/Review

Strong support for exercise interventions as a way to reduce both the risk of falls among adults 65 and older and the actual number of those who experience a fall.

Fullerton Advanced Balance Scale (FAB) for Older Adults

Jun 16, 2013/Test & Measure

Measures static and dynamic balance under varying sensory conditions; designed to measure balance in higher-functioning active older adults.

Are You Fall-Savvy? Take This Quick Quiz

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.