The Valley Breeze
Physical therapy is key to keeping older Rhode Islanders safe
Physical therapists (PTs) and occupational therapists (OTs) play an important role in preventing dangerous slips and falls by helping older adults maintain their strength, balance, and mobility. Falls are a…
WelcomeWare Joins APTQI as New Vendor Member
Growing APTQI membership strengthens advocacy efforts for policy priorities such as the Stopping Addiction and Falls for the Elderly (SAFE) Act and Medicare payment reform WASHINGTON, DC – The Alliance for Physical…
Daily Herald
Back the SAFE Act to prevent falls
Bruises, concussions and broken bones — these are all-too-common results of a fall. Each year, over 14 million older Americans fall, leading to serious injuries, hospital stays, loss of independence…
The Denver Post
Expand access to physical therapy for older Americans
If you have older loved ones in your life, it’s likely that one of them has experienced a fall. As the leading cause of injury and injury-related death in individuals…
The Washington Times
Protecting seniors, saving taxpayer money are slam dunk for Congress
If you’re like me, you have big plans for the year ahead. Maybe you’ll finally take that trip you’ve always dreamt about. Maybe you want to volunteer more at your…
Healthy Wealthy & Smart
Podcast: Proactive Solutions for Fall Prevention
In this episode, Dr. Karen Litzy discusses the critical issue of falls among the elderly with Nikesh Patel, PT, a physical therapist and executive director of the Alliance for Physical…
ACAPT FlexCast: Conversations in Academic Physical Therapy
Podcast: The Stakes Are Real: Advocacy, RISE, and the Future of PT Education
Federal policy decisions are underway that could significantly impact physical therapy education and the workforce pipeline. In Episode 2 of FlexCast, ACAPT, APTQI executive director, Nikesh Patel and Fox Rehabilitation…
Agile&Me
Podcast: APTQI: Advocacy in Physical Therapy
On this episode of Agile&Me, host Richard Leaver is joined by Nick Patel, Executive Director of the Alliance for Physical Therapy Quality and Innovation (APTQI), to discuss the evolving landscape…
New Jersey Hills | Echoes-Sentinel
Physical therapy bill is answer to protect older New Jerseyans from deadly falls
TO THE EDITOR: As a seasoned physical therapist proudly serving the Warren community, I’ve seen firsthand the power of physical therapy in helping older individuals regain their balance, strength, and…
Idaho Press
SENIORS’ ACCESS TO PREVENTIVE CARE MUST BE PROTECTED
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…