Tulsa World
Reducing fall risk key for older Americans
You wouldn’t wait for your pipes to burst before calling a plumber, so why wait for a health emergency before seeking care? As a physical therapist in Broken Arrow, I…
New Jersey Hills | Echoes-Sentinel
Rep. Tom Kean Jr., visits physical therapy clinic in Warren
JAG Physical Therapy representatives spoke to Congressman Tom Kean Jr., R-7, at their Warren clinic on Friday morning, Oct. 3, asking him to support the bipartisan Stopping Addiction and Falls…
McKnight's Home Care
Being proactive, vigilant key to falls prevention among older adults living at home
Falls are the Center for Disease Control’s leading cause of injury among adults older than 65 years. Over 14 million, or 1 in 4, older adults report having falls each year. Older…
As Bipartisan Support for SAFE Act Grows, Physical Therapy Leaders Urge Lawmakers to Pass Medicare Falls Prevention Measures
The Stopping Addiction and Falls for the Elderly (SAFE) Act would reduce falls for America’s aging population and cut Medicare spending Washington, D.C. – Following Congress’s return from August recess,…
WV News
Preventing falls can keep aging West Virginia SAFE
Falling, or more likely avoiding falls, is on the mind of a lot of aging adults. Maybe you have a neighbor that slipped on ice in their driveway or know…
NOLA News | The New Orleans Advocate
Help keep older Louisianans on their feet with access to physical therapy
We don’t often think of slips and trips being public health concerns, but falls and falls-related injuries are some of the most pressing health risks facing older Louisianans. These accidents…
Physical Therapy Leaders Submit Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Comment Letter Urging Equipment Price Updates
Warning direct practice expense inputs are outdated, APTQI encourages CMS to take steps to ensure physical therapy services and equipment are appropriately valued Washington, D.C. – The Alliance for Physical Therapy Quality…
Austin American Statesman
SAFE Act needs support
As a physical therapist, I see firsthand how one fall can change a senior’s life forever. In Texas, 29% of seniors fall annually, leading to life-threatening injuries, loss of independence…
APTQI Welcomes Second Door Health as New Affiliate Member
Growing advocacy network champions support for policies to improve falls prevention measures and stabilize reimbursement for physical and occupational therapy practices Washington, D.C. – The Alliance for Physical Therapy Quality…
Arlington Now
Senator Warner: Co-Sponsor the SAFE Act to Improve Access to Preventive Care for Older Virginians
There is no denying that treatment without prevention neglects a core element of healthcare. And for older adults, prevention is crucial to reducing the risk of injury and hospitalization. As…