Activity and Participation Are Associated with Future Falls, Hospitalizations, and Emergency Visits in Community-Dwelling Older Adults.

Brooke N KlattSubashan PereraPamela M DunlapAndrea L RossoJennifer S Brach

Published in: Physical therapy (2024)

Physical therapists are uniquely positioned to identify and address reduced activity and participation. If activity and participation are specifically targeted and improved through physical therapy, undesirable distal health outcomes might be prevented or minimized.

Keyphrases

physical activity
public health
emergency department
healthcare
mental health
minimally invasive