Recognizing Older Americans Month and Working to Prevent Costly Falls
May is Older Americans Month, a time to honor the contributions of our elders and address their unique needs. At APTQI, we recognize the crucial role that physical therapy services play in ensuring that older Americans can rehabilitate and regain bodily function, manage pain, prevent injury, and improve their mobility, flexibility, and balance. Physical and…
APTQI Members Host Spring Clinic Tours and Advocate for Legislation to Improve Access to Physical Therapy
As we wrap up the Spring portion of our 2024 Practice Tour Program, APTQI is proud to have hosted Members of Congress for local practice tours and facilitated conversations with patients, clinic owners, and seasoned physical therapists. In March and April, lawmakers and their staff toured eight APTQI member clinics across the country, meeting with…
As Falls Experts, Physical and Occupational Therapists Can Prevent Dangerous and Costly Senior Falls
Falls-related injuries and deaths among seniors are increasing: the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) predict that senior falls will rise to 52+ million annually by 2030. This staggering statistic underscores the need for more Medicare beneficiaries to receive a falls assessment from a falls expert: a physical or occupational therapist (PT and OT).…