Exercise To Prevent Falls Recommended For Older Adults At Increased Risk For Falls

The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recently made an official recommendation for adults 65 years or older to exercise in order to help prevent falls. Some forms of exercise recommended for such individuals include supervised individual and group classes, as well as physical therapy.

USPSTF also recommends that clinical professionals selectively assess older adults’ risk for falls, and then follow-up by creating individualized interventions that will help to address those risks. The latest recommendation is part of a routine whereby the Task Force makes recommendations in regards to preventive care services. Falls are the leading cause of . . .