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This is a review article that discusses applications for using the Chester Step Test in orthopaedic physical therapy practice.
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Falls are the leading cause of morbidity and mortality among US older adults and result in considerable medical and social consequences. Community-based screenings are a type of intervention that provides accessible fall risk screening and education at no cost to the participants. However, little is known about whether or h...
Clinical practice guidelines promote screening to identify and implement fall risk reduction strategies. However, little is known about behavioral changes after screening. We investigated adherence with recommendations among older adults who participated in community-based fall risk screenings. Participants were 123 older adults (78.1 years ±7.5) f...
Research demonstrates that falls are multifactorial and require an interdisciplinary treatment approach. Interdisciplinary evidence-based fall prevention (EBFP) programs are effective with a great return in investment. This presentation will educate the participants about the evidence in interdisciplinary EBFP, how to implement it in your practice,...
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Evidence-based fall prevention (EBFP) programs significantly decrease fall risk, falls, and fall-related injuries in community-dwelling older adults. To date, EBFP programs are only validated for use among people with normal cognition and, therefore, are not evidence-based for adults with intellectual and/or developmental disorders (ID...
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One of three older adults age 65+ fall each year, and every 20 minutes an older adult dies due to injuries sustained during a fall. Yet, most patients do not report falls to their physician. Primary care practitioners (PCPs) are well positioned to screen for fall risk and add proactive referral patterns to both well-selected practiti...
Falls are a leading cause of injury and accidental death among older adults. This is especially true for high-risk populations such as those who experience intellectual and developmental disabilities, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease, cerebrovascular accidents, Alzheimer’s disease, and related dementias. We outline general concerns related t...
Unintentional falls is an increasing public health problem as incidence of falls rises and the population ages. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that 1 in 3 adults aged 65 years and older will experience a fall this year; 20% to 30% of those who fall will sustain a moderate to severe injury. Physical therapists caring for olde...