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Jun 4, 2024/CPG
This updated guideline provides falls prevention recommendations for community-dwelling adults 65 years or older.
Sep 1, 2022/Feature
All older adults should be screened for risk of falling. With National Falls Prevention Awareness week happening in September, here's a recap of reasons why and resources to help PTs meet that standard.
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.]
Jul 22, 2024/News
The bipartisan bill would establish an Office of Falls Prevention within the Veterans Health Administration.
Sep 16, 2024/News
For Falls Prevention Awareness Week — and October's National Physical Therapy Month — here's a roundup of resources.
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.
Physical therapy can make a difference—not just in recovery, but in falls prevention.
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
Jun 13, 2024/News
The statement from the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force reaffirms that exercise can help prevent falls among older adults.
Sep 1, 2025/Column
One PT’s longtime passion for helping older adults and preventive health combined into a promising career in falls prevention.
