What you need to know Falls are common in older people, and fall related injuries are a substantial cause of morbidity and ...

Medicare covers fall risk assessments during routine preventive visits for beneficiaries enrolled in Part B. If you have a history of recent falls or issues with walking and balance, you may be a ...

Higher FRAX-calculated fracture probability was linked to a greater risk for future fall-associated hospitalization.

Idaho’s physical therapy community is rallying behind new legislation introduced in Congress that would help expand access to critical physical and occupational therapy (PT/OT) services for seniors ...

A review that examined fall risk assessment tools for hospitalized older adults was somewhat inconclusive. Because of data limitations in the studies assessed, it was not clear which tools work best.

Individuals who have experienced a recent fall or are having difficulty with balance may receive a fall risk assessment from a healthcare professional. Medicare covers these assessments during ...

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic inflammatory disorder that predominantly affects the joints, resulting in pain, stiffness and progressive disability. This multifactorial disease not only ...

Patient, Family, and Clinician Perspectives on Location of Death for Adolescents and Young Adults With Cancer Despite underassessment of falls in oncology practice, little research has explored ...

Overactive bladder was independently associated with increased odds of experiencing a recent fall among US adults aged 20 to 69 years.