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Signs You’re At Risk For A Fall And What To Do

Posted on September 23, 2024 by Zachary Vandenberg, DPT

Falls are a significant concern for many people, especially as they age. They can lead to serious injuries, decreased mobility,...
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Am I At Risk For Falls?

Posted on October 27, 2023 by Peter Batz, PT, DPT, OCS, CMTPT, AIB-VRC

A fall is something that nobody wants to experience. They can leave us or a loved one with bruises, scrapes,...
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Fall Prevention for a Loved One Who Lives Alone

Posted on August 3, 2022 by Rebecca Pudvah PT, DPT, CSCS, OCS

Do you have a loved one who is a little unsteady on their feet, has a history of falls, or...
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Fall Prevention: Tips to Prevent Falls

Posted on September 21, 2020 by Athletico

Mary Lehnen, PT, DPT and Laura Flanigan, MSOT, OTR/L Why is fall prevention important? Physical and occupational therapists frequently treat...
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Fall Risk Assessment Tools for Clinicians

Posted on January 10, 2020 by Andrew C. Thomas PT, DPT, OCS, TPS, CSCS, COMT, CEEAA, FAAOMPT

Falls in older adults are a significant concern in all of healthcare. Fall death rates have increased 30 percent from...
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Are You at Risk for Falling?

Posted on December 16, 2019 by LeeAnn Hulteen, PT, Cert. MDT

The fall season is almost over for 2019, but for adults over the age of 65 the fall season never...
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