In this review: Use of Physical Therapy and Subsequent Falls Among Patients With Dizziness in the US (JAMA Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, abstract only available for free)
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Study: Physical Therapy After Dizziness Diagnosis Lowers Fall Risk by 86%
Patients receiving physical therapy within three months of diagnosis reported significantly lower rates of falls as much as 12 months later.
Date: Tuesday, September 19, 2023
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Date: September 19, 2023
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