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Fall Prevention Is the Key to Keeping Patients Independent

Published on March 14, 2017

Fall prevention is a huge part of what we do in the physical therapy community. Every second of every day in the United States an older adult falls, making falls the number one cause of injuries and deaths from injury among older Americans.1 Fall prevention is a top priority in acute care, skilled care, and … Continue reading Fall Prevention Is the Key to Keeping Patients Independent

PTs Have a Duty to Help the Whole Person

Published on December 21, 2016

If you work in a healthcare related field, you know that physical inactivity can lead to a whole host of health related problems. But you may be surprised at just how widespread and far reaching this problem is. Jobs are more sedentary in nature than ever before. When you figure in driving time and time … Continue reading PTs Have a Duty to Help the Whole Person