APTQI in the News

As a longtime physical therapist, I have seen firsthand the struggles older Americans face as they age – from balance issues and poor mobility to repeat hospitalizations and even deaths…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

It may not make headlines, but falls are one of the biggest threats to the health and safety of Idaho’s older adults. As a physical therapist, I’ve helped my patients…

Protecting Our Aging Population The SAFE Act represents a critical step forward in addressing the healthcare needs of America’s growing senior population Growing Need for Senior Care As our aging…