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Study: Falls Among US Adults 65 and Older Cost $50 Billion in 2015

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.

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.

How to Get More PTs Involved in Falls Prevention: Practice Resources and Advocacy Efforts

Oct 8, 2024/Podcast

Learn why PTs should be leaders in falls prevention efforts what APTA is doing to improve access to PT-led falls prevention for Medicare beneficiaries and veterans.

Fall Risk in Community-Dwelling Elders

Jan 16, 2013/Clinical Summary

PTs help people manage their fall risk.

CDC: TBI Due to Falls Climbing at a Disproportionate Rate Among Older Adults

Mar 26, 2017/Review

Falls-related TBIs are growing at a disproportionate rate

Senate Report Calls for More Emphasis on Falls Prevention

Oct 21, 2019/News

A Senate committee presses for more concerted efforts to prevent falls among the elderly—including wider access to physical therapy.

Join Us for a Free Falls Prevention Clinic at the American Physical Therapy Association

Sep 21, 2023/Event

Are you concerned about falls or want to learn how to stay safe and steady on your feet?

Physical Therapy Management of Fall Risk in Community-Dwelling Older Adults: An Evidence-Based Clinical Practice Guideline From the American Physical Therapy Association – Geriatrics (CPG+)

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.

Falls Responsible for 90% of Injury-Related ED and Hospital Visits Among 65+

May 27, 2021/Review

A new report from CDC highlights the need for more emphasis on falls prevention — including referrals for physical therapy.

Falls: Assessment and Prevention in Older People and in People 50 and Over at Higher Risk [NG249]

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.]