A forum through which individuals who have a common interest in physical therapy for ageing adults with a risk of falls and balance problems may meet and promote evidence-informed care through education, clinical practice, research, volunteerism, and community outreach.
Resources include, but are not limited to:
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- Programs at Combined Sections Meeting (CSM)
- Regular articles in GeriNotes
- Journal Club discussions
- Quarterly news postings to the web page
- OPEN ACCESS Toolkits to improve clinical management through presentation of resources and existing literature
- Annual National Falls Prevention Awareness Day Kick Off Calls and Events
- “Ask the Research Liaison”: Email us with your burning questions and get an evidence-informed answer from the BF SIG Research Liaison
- Monthly Challenge email
There are many opportunities for participation, so please consider getting involved! To participate or learn more about current SIG activities and projects, contact the SIG chair at agptbalanceandfallssig@gmail.com or check out available postings on APTA Engage.
Read this Welcome Message from SIG Chair, Heidi Moyer, PT, DPT