Exciting findings from the LifeAfter90 study highlights differences in gait speed by age, sex, assistive device use, and race/ethnicity individuals aged 90+. This will help clinicians tailor health recommendations for a growing and diverse population! 🚶‍♂️ tinyurl.com/4w48mca2

The Step Test Evaluation of Performance on Stairs (STEPS) test is a reliable and valid outcome measure for assessing stair performance in older adults. This study of 82 community-dwelling older adults correlated strongly with other mobility measures. tinyurl.com/3b7wuyrb.

Older adults who can’t step 93% of their height may need to use an assistive device according to a new study published in JGPT. Study findings can aid both clinicians and caregivers in making informed decisions for safety and independence. tinyurl.com/mtkwepbm

A recently published scoping review in JGPT highlights the predictive value of walking speed (WS) across multiple health domains. Clinicians can use WS <1.0 m/s as a "yellow flag" for further evaluation and intervention. tinyurl.com/2ud2p58h

📢 New Edition Alert! 📢 Check out the latest edition of JGPT! Packed with cutting-edge research & clinical insights - a must-read for anyone seeking to improving care provided to older adults. 🔗tinyurl.com/3dczyyfp #GeriatricPT #PhysicalTherapy #Healthcare #ChoosePT

JGPT Editor, Dr. Leslie Allison, provides a historical context and discusses the financial implications and challenges of publishing for authors and reviewers. tinyurl.com/2v78cafr #evidencebasedpractice #olderadults #geriatrics #ChoosePT

Dr. Bohannon's letter to the editor provides a critical perspective on the use of reference values provided in journal articles in clinical practice. tinyurl.com/mr3t5ee6 #evidencebasedpractice #olderadults #geriatrics #ChoosePT

New 5-item model better identifies adults 65+ with reduced physical performance, using age, gender, self-reported difficulties, self-rated health, and chair-stand test scores. This will help in targeting interventions. tinyurl.com/tuj27bn6 #Research #Healthcare #Geriatrics

This review examines various interventions designed to reduce fear of falling in older adults with orthopedic conditions. Comprehensive approaches to care is crucial! tinyurl.com/msazcbkn #Healthcare #Aging #ChoosePT

JGPT is thrilled to announce that the poster and platform abstracts for the upcoming Combined Sections Meeting 2025 are now available for review! Platforms - tinyurl.com/5exj5v8b & Posters: tinyurl.com/2s3wuncw. #evidencebasedpractice #olderadults #geriatrics #ChoosePT

Grouping participants by 5 yr age groups, a recent JGPT study identifies ages 70-80 most at risk for fall complications. Results provide focus for reducing falls to improve health outcomes for older adults. #FallPrevention #ChoosePT tinyurl.com/34zemp32

Understanding mobility concerns after hip fracture - effective rehabilitation should integrate motivational interviewing alongside physical therapy, focusing on the individual's overall well-being. More at: tinyurl.com/yuhweu9s #Geriatrics #Rehabilitation #ChoosePT #EBP

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Digital health and rehab tech are transforming physical therapy! Research, cross-disciplinary teamwork, and innovation will help older adults live safer and more independently. #PhysicalTherapy #OlderAdults #HealthyAging #RehabTech #DigitalHealth tinyurl.com/489fjkbw

A Delphi study found clinicians strongly support the use of wrist or pendant-worn wearable devices to monitor mobility and fall risk in adults 50+. However, concerns about cost and data accuracy remain as barriers to widespread adoption. rb.gy/rcwp0c #FallPrevention

A new study in JGPT finds that using a wearable-powered feedback exercise program over 12 weeks led to significant gains in walking speed, endurance, and lower limb strength for older adults, even those with limited baseline mobility. short-link.me/13Upw #Geriatrics #Rehab

A new study shows telehealth-based STEADI fall risk assessments—using TUG, chair stand, and balance tests—are as valid and reliable as in-person testing for older adults, supporting remote fall prevention efforts. #Geriatrics #Telehealth #FallPrevention short-link.me/18bse

Researchers found that the 4-Square Step Test, combined with a machine learning approach, helps distinguish between normal cognition and mild cognitive impairment in older adults, supporting improved screening in physical therapy. #PhysicalTherapy short-link.me/18bsv

A new scoping review finds mobile health apps and software hold promise for detecting and managing sarcopenia in older adults, but highlights the need for user-friendly features, and robust evidence to ensure effectiveness and widespread adoption. short-link.me/13Uqt

A new study shows wearable sensor during prolonged walking can reveal mobility deficits in older adults—even if they perform normally on standard clinical evaluations—highlighting the tech's potential for early detection of subtle gait problems. short-link.me/18bt2