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Functional Reach Test for Multiple Sclerosis (MS)

Jan 25, 2015/Test & Measure

Functional Reach Test for Multiple Sclerosis (MS)

CDC: Fall-Related TBI Death Jumped 17% 2008-2017

Mar 13, 2020/Review

The rate of deaths related to traumatic brain injury received in a fall has climbed 17% in 10 years.

Stopping Addiction and Falls for the Elderly Act, or SAFE Act (H.R. 1171 / S. 2612)

Aug 19, 2025/Position Paper

APTA strongly supports this act aimed at expanding and increasing access to falls screening and prevention in order to reduce the use of opioids that often occur as a result of a fall.

Parkinson Disease (PD)

Jun 25, 2024/Clinical Summary

People with PD need to develop long-term exercise habits—and be committed to participating in their intervention programs—to sustain the benefits of the supervised intervention provided by PTs.

New Balance Offers Discounts to APTA Members

Jul 19, 2021/News

You can save 25% on New Balance shoes and apparel.

Falls Risk Assessment Tool (FRAT)

Oct 1, 2014/Test & Measure

This is a popular, moderately predictive, reliable and brief method of screening fall risk in subacute and residential aged care.

Clinical Test of Sensory Interaction and Balance (CTSIB)

Aug 31, 2017/Test & Measure

Measures the influence of visual, vestibular, and somatosensory input on standing balance.

Falls Prevention Recommendations Reinforce Importance of Exercise

Jun 13, 2024/News

The statement from the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force reaffirms that exercise can help prevent falls among older adults.

Four Hidden Gem CPGs Worth Your Time

Feb 1, 2026/Article

The APTA Clinical Practice Guidelines Library makes it easier for members to find, use, and trust the latest evidence in one organized, searchable place. Beyond its convenience, the library is designed to support day-to-day clinical decision-making and help PTs and PTAs stay ahead in emerging areas of

APTA-Backed Legislation on Falls Screening Returns to Congress

Feb 10, 2025/News

The bipartisan House bill would explicitly refer to PT falls-related services in Medicare's "welcome" visit and annual wellness checks.