Starting PT sooner for people with dizziness may cut falls risk, study finds
By
Kristen Fischer
Sep 15, 2023
Giving physical therapy (PT) early to people with dizziness was linked to a reduction in fall risk for the next 12 months, according to a new study.
CDC debuts injury prevention campaign for elders, says most ED visits due to falls
By
Alicia Lasek
May 10, 2021
More than 90% of seniors’ emergency department visits are due to falls — and rates are increasing, the CDC says. The agency’s new Still Going Strong campaign offers prevention information...
Step-length synergy is culprit and a solution in Parkinson’s patients’ falls risk: study
By
Alicia Lasek
Apr 08, 2021
Measuring step-length synergy, involving combined operation of legs and placement of the feet, reveal where changes need to be made to prevent injury, gait therapists say.
MatrixCare has become the first EHR system for post-acute and long-term care to license the Johns Hopkins Fall Risk Assessment Tool aimed at preventing falls.
