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Integrating comprehensive risk assessment tools that identify fall risks early can enable healthcare providers to implement personalized preventive measures, such as tailored exercise and physical therapy programs that strengthen mobility and balance among at-risk individuals.
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Falls are the No. 1 cause of injury and injury-related emergency department visits for adults over 65, costing tens of billions annually. But many healthcare plans are performing poorly in fall prevention.