APTA Screens 500-Plus Attendees at AARP

More than 560 attendees at the 2009 AARP Vegas @50+ Expo, held October 22-24 in Las Vegas, were screened for balance and falls by physical therapists from the Nevada Chapter and the Section on Geriatrics. In total, 44 APTA volunteers manned APTA's booth for the 3-day event.

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Nov 03, 2009 9:00 AM - Each participant who went through the Single Leg Stance Test received a folder with balance and falls information, including fall prevention and home safety. Visitors to the booth who did not participate in balance testing were offered APTA information on a variety of health conditions.

APTA staff held a raffle drawing each day for attendees to win a copy of Age-Defying Fitness.

Falls have been found to be the cause of numerous injuries that can cause pre-mature death.