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Physical Therapy Management of Fall Risk in Community-Dwelling Older Adults: An Evidence-Based Clinical Practice Guideline From the American Physical Therapy Association – Geriatrics (CPG+)

Apr 1, 2025/CPG

This clinical practice guideline from APTA Geriatrics provides recommendations for the management of fall risk in community-dwelling adults aged 65 and over. It includes an algorithm to facilitate clinical reasoning (see Figure 1). This CPG replaces the 2015 clinical guidance statement.

PTAs: Advanced Proficiency Pathways Enrollment Deadline Feb. 28

Jan 28, 2022/News

Prioritize your career development and enrich your knowledge in a specific area of care through APTA’s innovative program.

APTA Advertising Policies

APTA's advertising policies contain terms that constitute a legally binding agreement between the advertiser and APTA.

Study Looks at Social Determinants of Health and Access to Physical Therapy

Jun 22, 2021/Review

Authors say a better understanding of the factors associated with lower physical therapy use can help focus health care policy advocacy.

Study Bolsters the Case for SMART Act

Sep 7, 2022/News

Policy research cosponsored by APTA reveals potential savings through eased PTA and OTA supervision requirements.

Step It Up

Nov 1, 2019/Column

Challenges needn't be challenging. It's all in the approach.

APTA-Supported Bill Promoting Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy in Medicaid Returns

Apr 21, 2023/News

The bipartisan legislation would support education on pelvic health and physical therapy for postpartum individuals.

APTA, AOTA Postacute Care Study: Therapy Makes A Definitive Difference for Patients

Apr 6, 2021/News

The study of 1.4 million Medicare patients finds differing patient needs, but a consistent result: more therapy = better outcomes.

New Year, Clear Vision

Feb 1, 2019/Column

There's power in purpose.

Quick Guide to Using Virtual Check-Ins by PTs

Jan 1, 2021/Article

As of Jan. 1, 2021, CMS permanently allows PTs in private practice and facility-based settings to render virtual check-ins (HCPCS code G2251) under Medicare.