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Study: Widespread Fall-Risk Screening Efforts, Followed by Appropriate Interventions, Could Produce 'Striking' Results

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Date: Monday, August 27, 2018

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Date: August 27, 2018
Contact:  news@apta.org
Content Type:  Review

Symptoms & Conditions

Balance and Falls

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