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Physical therapy can make a difference—not just in recovery, but in falls prevention.
Sep 20, 2019/Article
Here are some APTA-recommended resources that can help you gain a deeper understanding of the impact of falls on our health system, and what can be done to reduce falls risk.
Sep 16, 2024/News
For Falls Prevention Awareness Week — and October's National Physical Therapy Month — here's a roundup of resources.
Sep 17, 2019/News
An estimated 1 in 4 adults 65 and older experiences a fall each year, and according to a recent study, falls-related deaths among adults 75 and older are on the rise, all of which makes falls prevention more relevant than ever. With Falls Prevention Awareness Day coming September 23, now is a great time
Sep 15, 2025/Article
Through advancing evidence-based care, community education about the importance of prevention, and coordinated advocacy around federal legislation, PTs, PTAs, and students are leading the charge to reduce falls across the nation. Join us over the next two weeks as we concentrate our communications efforts
Sep 21, 2020/Handouts
Advocate to employers, peers, and the general public on the value of physical therapy in reducing falls.
Sep 11, 2017/News
Here's a quick take on just some of the falls-related resources available from APTA.
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.
Jun 16, 2013/Test & Measure
Measures static and dynamic balance under varying sensory conditions; designed to measure balance in higher-functioning active older adults.
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.
