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The frontline of fall defenseUnderstanding fall risks in older adults
Older adults are at an elevated risk of falling and often experience severe injuries as a result. Experiencing a fall or helping a loved one recover from a fall can be distressing, but is a surprisingly common problem. In fact, around 3 million older patients go to the ER each year due to a fall injury and over 800,000 are hospitalized. Many injuries can be quite severe as falls are the leading cause of fatal and non-fatal injuries for those over 65.
Fortunately, the risk of falling can be significantly reduced. Making lifestyle changes, such as increasing exercise, adjusting medications and selecting the right footwear substantially helps. Additionally, home modifications, such as removing loose rugs, rearranging furniture and making everyday items easier to reach, help prevent falls. The StandStrong fall prevention program focuses on making these changes while helping individuals improve strength and balance through physical therapy and occupational therapy.
Fortunately, the risk of falling can be significantly reduced. Making lifestyle changes, such as increasing exercise, adjusting medications and selecting the right footwear substantially helps. Additionally, home modifications, such as removing loose rugs, rearranging furniture and making everyday items easier to reach, help prevent falls. The StandStrong fall prevention program focuses on making these changes while helping individuals improve strength and balance through physical therapy and occupational therapy.
Our proven fall prevention program
StandStrong’s fall prevention program has been shown to reduce the chances of falling by more than 50%. Our program includes physical therapy to increase strength and improve balance, occupational therapy to make everyday tasks safer, and a home fall risk assessment to help reduce fall hazards. In addition, we conduct medication screenings to avoid medication-related balance issues and vision screenings to decrease tripping and other vision-related falls. This combined approach helps ensure that our patients are as safe, empowered, and independent as possible.
Our network of occupational therapists and physical therapists
StandStrong is committed to helping patients find qualified and compassionate occupational therapists and physical therapists who are focused on preventing falls. All of our local providers are committed to the highest clinical training and qualification standards.
Explore our network of providers below to Find the right local physical therapist or occupational therapist in your area by using the search tool on the right.
Our proven fall prevention program
StandStrong is a nationwide network of specially-trained physical and occupational therapists who combine the top proven fall prevention techniques into an individualized, Medicare covered, fall prevention program for each patient.
The StandStrong team has helped setup more than 100 PT/OT practices. We provide all of your practice setup services including your company formation; Medicare enrollment; Medicare Advantage contracting and credentialing; scheduling, documentation and billing system setup/training; fall prevention training; patient deductible and copay collection setup/training; dedicated phone number, fax number and email address; and all other steps necessary to start your practice. Once you are started, we provide all of your scheduling, authorization, billing and collection services so you can focus on treating your patients and building your practice.
1Is StandStrong’s fall prevention program expensive?
No—our fall prevention program is covered by Medicare, reducing out-of-pocket expenses for patients. For more information, contact StandStrong at 844-824-8724.
2Will this program help my parent or relative stop falling?
StandStrong is designed to help older adults minimize the risk of falls. We are helping provide physical therapy and occupational therapy that has been proven to reduce the chances of falling by over 50%.
Contact a local provider to learn more.
Understanding fall risks in older adults and seniors
Older adults are at an elevated risk of falling and often experience severe injuries as a result. Experiencing a fall or helping a loved one recover from a fall can be distressing, but is a surprisingly common problem. In fact, around 3 million older patients go to the ER each year due to a fall injury, and over 800,000 are hospitalized. Many injuries can be quite severe as falls are the leading cause of fatal and non-fatal injuries for those over 65.Fortunately, the risk of falling can be significantly reduced. Making lifestyle changes, such as increasing exercise, adjusting medications and selecting the right footwear substantially helps. Additionally, home modifications, such as removing loose rugs, rearranging furniture and making everyday items easier to reach, help prevent falls. The StandStrong fall prevention program focuses on making these changes while helping individuals improve strength and balance through physical therapy and occupational therapy.
Learn more about the fall risk of older adults or contact a local provider today to get started.
An occupational therapist’s role
Occupational therapists play a key role in our fall prevention program, helping patients become more mobile and confident in their day-to-day tasks. After an evaluation of a patient’s home environment, an occupational therapist will offer guidance and strategies to anticipate and avoid fall risks. Additionally, occupational therapy will help patients overcome their fear of falling so they can independently go about their day-to-day activities with confidence.Your occupational therapist will provide guidance and training on more safely performing daily tasks. Working together, each patient’s individual needs will be addressed so that he or she can maintain (and even increase) confidence and independence.
Ready to start your fall prevention journey? Find the best occupational therapist near you! StandStrong and our qualified providers work hard to make daily life as safe as possible for older adults—without giving up what makes life special.
The physical therapist’s role
Physical therapists also play a fundamental role in our fall prevention program, helping older adults with limited mobility increase and improve their strength and balance. Many patients start physical therapy after suffering a fall injury, but our team of physical therapists believes that physical therapy should start before a fall to more effectively prevent falls and injuries. Our goal is to help reduce the risk of future falls. Daily living shouldn’t be a challenge, and all activities should be pursued with confidence!After connecting with a StandStrong physical therapist, an appointment will be scheduled to assess the patient’s current needs and fall risks. The therapist will then design a physical therapy regimen that will boost the patient’s strength and balance. This regimen can include resistance training, balance exercises, multitasking while walking and more.
Physical therapy can help patients to improve their strength and balance, empowering them to regain mobility, avoid falls and maintain their independence. Connect with one of our qualified providers to start your fall prevention journey today.
A program to reduce falls and support healthy living
The StandStrong fall prevention program is a multifaceted approach to address fall risks and reduce injuries in older adults. We incorporate education, home modifications and changes to daily healthy living practices to accomplish our goal of reducing falls. By using a comprehensive strategy, we empower our patients to avoid falls at and away from home. We are committed to helping patients enjoy life to its fullest. If you or a loved one can benefit from fall prevention assistance, explore our network of partners near your home to learn more.Partner with StandStrong
Falls are the number one cause of fatal and non-fatal injuries among older adults. Yet physical and occupational therapy can reduce the chances of falling by over 50%. If you are a physical or occupational therapist located in the U.S., we encourage you to join the StandStrong network to help reduce falls and build your practice. Our program is proven to help patients improve their mobility and avoid falls. Together, we can make an impact on the most significant cause of injury to older adults and seniors.As a member of our network, you will enjoy a support system dedicated to the same goals as you. Benefits of partnering with StandStrong include:
- Opportunities to connect with new patients
- Join a family of medical professionals dedicated to fall prevention
- Ongoing continuing medical education focused on fall prevention and other clinical and compliance training
StandStrong is the only fall-prevention focused nationwide referral service for occupational therapists and physical therapists. By joining our referral network, you can grow your practice while assisting patients in staying safe and remaining independent.
Join our referral network
StandStrong is the only fall-prevention focused nationwide referral service for occupational therapists and physical therapists. By joining our referral network, , you can grow your practice while assisting patients in staying safe and remaining independent.Sign up for StandStrong referral network today and receive:
- Listing on StandStrong website as trained in fall prevention PT/OT with photo, bio, location, and link to your PT/OT practice website
- Patient referrals from StandStrong via online referral app or StandStrong’s toll-free number
- Use of StandStrong’s fall prevention PT/OT marketing collateral for patients and physicians
- Online PT/OT fall prevention clinical training
- Coding and documentation training for fall prevention PT/OT
- At least 10 hours of online CEU credit for clinical, coding and documentation training per year
- Regular updates on latest fall prevention research and public and private fall prevention initiatives
- Access to fall prevention outcomes data from the entire network
- Use of StandStrong’s fall prevention patient satisfaction survey
- Access to patient satisfaction survey results from entire network
Start your own practice
Have you thought about starting your own physical therapy or occupational therapy home health practice? StandStrong helps you start and manage your own physical therapy practice or occupational therapy practice. You own 100% of this practice.Because of the widespread need and effectiveness of fall prevention physical therapy and occupational therapy, we suggest providing fall prevention and related care to older adults in their homes. However, you are not restricted to fall prevention therapy. You can provide any physical or occupational therapy permitted under your license. For example, you can provide post-surgery physical therapy for joint replacements.
You provide care in patient’s homes which allows you to provide very effective fall prevention interventions, is convenient for the patient and saves you the cost and risk of leasing clinic space. However, you do have the option of opening and treating patients in your own clinic.
The history of StandStrong
Our founder, Cary Edgar, created StandStrong after helping start and manage over 100 PT/OT practices in the past 20 years. Cary realized there wasn’t a network focused on helping patients connect with the best fall-prevention focused physical therapists and occupational therapists around the nation. Using his unique insight into the industry, he created the StandStrong network and our fall prevention program based on the latest research.Although physical therapy alone can significantly reduce the risk of falls, we have found that it is even more effective when combined with occupational therapy, home assessments and, medication and vision screenings. Our combined approach helps us deliver consistent and superior results for the patients who count on our network.
Make a difference as a StandStrong partner
“Our mission is to empower patients to reduce falls and enjoy the freedom of movement.”Getting older shouldn’t mean that you have to give up the activities you love most. StandStrong and its partners are committed to helping patients reduce falls, increase their confidence and, most importantly, maintain their independence. If you feel that you can make a difference as a StandStrong partner, we encourage you to contact us.
Ready to Become a StandStrong Partner?
Join the growing StandStrong network to help provide comprehensive fall prevention interventions while growing your practice. Learn more about our referral program.