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April 3, 2026Journal of Geriatric Physical Therapy0 citations

Falls Risk in Older Adults Referred for Outpatient Physical Therapy

Falls Risk Associated With Referral Diagnosis for Older Adults Receiving Outpatient Physical Therapy Services

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MPMichael L. PuthoffMWMariana WingoodMBMilan Bimali

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Overview

Descriptive study examines falls risk linked to referral diagnoses in older adults, highlighting screening importance for prevention.

Key Points

  • This study aims to explore the relationship between referral diagnoses and falls risk among older adults receiving physical therapy.
  • Analyzed data from a health system covering six states from 2018-2022.
  • Included episodes of care for individuals aged 65 and older who completed falls risk screenings.
  • Utilized the STEADI Stay Independent Questionnaire to assess falls risk scores.
  • 45% of older adults referred for physical therapy showed increased falls risk.
  • Falls risk heightened with age; females showed more risk than males.
  • 22 out of 42 referral diagnoses had falls risk scores above the threshold of 4.
  • Neurological conditions and lower extremity issues presented the highest falls risk scores.

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Puthoff et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69cf5fe05a333a821460eae6https://doi.org/10.1519/jpt.0000000000000497
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