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Here at First Settlement Physical Therapy, we are dedicated to not only treating but also preventing falls among our older population. As the leading cause of injury and injury-related deaths…

As the leading cause of injury for adults 65 and older, fall prevention practices are a top priority for physical therapists across the country. Falls are expensive and painful but also debilitating…

Lawmakers need to do more to help prevent older Americans from the crisis of falls. That may sound extreme, but, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC),…

Physical therapists are facing serious challenges — from ongoing Medicare cuts to the urgent need to pass the SAFE Act (H.R. 1171) to help prevent falls and reduce opioid use….

As our population continues to age, the incidence of dangerous falls is on the rise. Each year, 14 million older Americans – including over 69,000 in New Hampshire – fall,…

Tune into Episode 28 with Nikesh Patel PT, DPT, Executive Director of Alliance for Physical Therapy Quality and Innovation (APTQI). In this episode, Dr. Nick Patel discusses his journey in…

Skilled nursing providers and clinicians are criticizing Congress’ short-term spending bill signed by President Trump on Friday, which notably omitted the reversal of cuts in the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule….

This week on FOX Rehabilitation’s Live Better Longer podcast we welcome Executive Director of APTQI (Alliance for Physical Therapy Quality and Innovation) Nikesh Patel, PT, DPT and political lobbyist, Consultant…