Objective The authors sought to systematically review the existing literature on the falls-
related diagnostic test properties of the Functional Reach Test (FRT), single-leg stance test …

Training balance and promoting physical activities in the elderly can contribute to fall-
prevention. Due to the low adherence of conventional physical therapy, fall interventions …

Hip fracture is a leading cause of profound morbidity in individuals aged 65 years and older,
ranking in the top 10 causes of loss of disability-adjusted life-years for older adults …

Background Polypharmacy may affect outcomes in patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) using
non-vitamin K antagonist oral anticoagulants (NOACs) or vitamin K antagonists (VKAs) due …

Background and Objective Atrial fibrillation (AF), the most common cardiac arrhythmia,
typically increases with age. Oral anticoagulants (OACs) are the cornerstone of treatment to …

Objective To review the quality of clinical practice guidelines (CPGs) from a wide range of
health care topics and report any changes seen since 1992. Study Design and Setting A …

As falls are among the most common causes of injury for the elderly, the prevention and
early intervention are necessary. Fall assessment tools that include a variety of factors are …

The Orthopaedic Section of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) has an
ongoing effort to create evidence-based practice guidelines for orthopaedic physical therapy …

Background Falls are the leading cause of injuries among older adults, and trips and slips
are major contributors to falls. Objective The authors sought to compare the effectiveness of …

Opinion statement Vestibular rehabilitation of persons with peripheral and central vestibular
disorders requires a thorough evaluation and a customized plan of care. Collaboration of the …