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Stakeholder and Data-Driven Fall Screen in a Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly: Quality Improvement Initiative
Conclusions: Our study describes a collaboration to address fall rates in a PACE population. Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly clinicians can use the identified cut-offs to stratify PACE populations at risk for falls and allocate scarce rehabilitation resources efficiently to best serve participants at highest risk, while using less resource-intensive interventions for those at lower risk. (Source: Journal of Geriatric Physical Therapy)
Source: Journal of Geriatric Physical Therapy - June 25, 2022 Category: Physiotherapy Tags: Research Reports Source Type: research

Reliability, Validity, and Minimal Detectable Change of the Backward Walk Test in Older Adults With Dementia
Conclusions: The BWT is reliable and valid in assessing balance and gait performances in older adults with dementia. Further investigation is needed to determine whether the BWT can identify those with an increased risk of falls. (Source: Journal of Geriatric Physical Therapy)
Source: Journal of Geriatric Physical Therapy - June 25, 2022 Category: Physiotherapy Tags: Research Reports Source Type: research

Construct Validity, Test-Retest Reliability, Sensitivity to Change, and Feasibility of the Patient-Specific Functional Scale in Acutely Hospitalized Older Patients With and Without Cognitive Impairment
Background and Purpose: The Patient-Specific Functional Scale (PSFS) is an individualized patient-reported outcome measure designed to assess the limitations and changes in self-determined functional activities most important to an older patient in the acute care setting. However, its clinimetric properties have not yet been evaluated in these patients. The study aimed to investigate the construct validity, test-retest reliability, sensitivity to change, and feasibility of the PSFS in acutely hospitalized older patients with and without cognitive impairment (CI). Methods: The clinimetric properties of the PSFS w...
Source: Journal of Geriatric Physical Therapy - June 25, 2022 Category: Physiotherapy Tags: Research Reports Source Type: research

Effects of Photobiomodulation/Laser Therapy Combined With Resistance Training on Quadriceps Hypertrophy and Strength, and Postural Balance in Older Women: A Randomized, Triple-Blinded, Placebo-Controlled Study
Conclusions: These findings indicate that RT alone can be clinically important for counteracting the deleterious effects of aging on muscle size, strength, and balance, and that applying laser PBM therapy before the RT sessions may further improve gains in muscle hypertrophy. (Source: Journal of Geriatric Physical Therapy)
Source: Journal of Geriatric Physical Therapy - June 25, 2022 Category: Physiotherapy Tags: Research Reports Source Type: research

Skeletal Muscle Adaptations Following 80 Weeks of Resistance Exercise in Older Adults
Discussion: Groups responded similarly with significant increases in total strength (54.9%), upper body strength (42.7%), lower body strength (61.5%), and specific strength (50.3%, strength/BFLBM) over 80 weeks (all P (Source: Journal of Geriatric Physical Therapy)
Source: Journal of Geriatric Physical Therapy - June 25, 2022 Category: Physiotherapy Tags: Research Reports Source Type: research

Editor's Message: The Journal as a “Change AGEnt”: Using Language, Framing, and Emphasis to Combat Ageism
No abstract available (Source: Journal of Geriatric Physical Therapy)
Source: Journal of Geriatric Physical Therapy - June 25, 2022 Category: Physiotherapy Tags: From The Editor Source Type: research

Essential Components of Physical Therapist Management of Patients With Osteoporosis: A Delphi Study
Conclusions: The prioritization of these management items will better support clinicians working with adults who have osteoporosis. (Source: Journal of Geriatric Physical Therapy)
Source: Journal of Geriatric Physical Therapy - April 1, 2022 Category: Physiotherapy Tags: Research Reports Source Type: research

Physical Therapist Management of Patients With Suspected or Confirmed Osteoporosis: A Clinical Practice Guideline From the Academy of Geriatric Physical Therapy
A clinical practice guideline on physical therapist management of patients with suspected or confirmed osteoporosis was developed by a volunteer guideline development group (GDG) that was appointed by the Academy of Geriatric Physical Therapy (APTA Geriatrics). The GDG consisted of an exercise physiologist and 6 physical therapists with clinical and methodological expertise. The guideline was based on a systematic review of existing clinical practice guidelines, followed by application of the ADAPTE methodological process described by Guidelines International Network for adapting guidelines for cultural and professional ut...
Source: Journal of Geriatric Physical Therapy - April 1, 2022 Category: Physiotherapy Tags: New Clinical Practice Guideline Source Type: research

Effects of Pilates Exercise on Bone Mineral Density in Postmenopausal Women: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
Conclusions: Pilates exercises had no significant effects on BMD in postmenopausal women. However, the few studies included in the meta-analysis and the low methodological quality of the majority of the studies do not allow safe extrapolation of the results at this time. More robust randomized controlled trials with high methodological quality are needed so that the results of this meta-analysis can be confirmed. (Source: Journal of Geriatric Physical Therapy)
Source: Journal of Geriatric Physical Therapy - April 1, 2022 Category: Physiotherapy Tags: Systematic Review Source Type: research

Domains of Balance Training Delivered in Rehabilitation Programs Following Hip Fracture Surgery in Older Adults: A Systematic Review
Conclusion: Further consideration should be given to include more challenging BT domains with planned progressions to maximize patient recovery through hip fracture rehabilitation programs. (Source: Journal of Geriatric Physical Therapy)
Source: Journal of Geriatric Physical Therapy - April 1, 2022 Category: Physiotherapy Tags: Systematic Review Source Type: research

Four Square Step Test Performance in Hip Fracture Patients
This study investigates among hip fracture patients (1) FSST performance, and how (2) unique population characteristics (such as fracture side) and (3) cognition impact FSST performance. Methods: Patients with hip fracture (n = 40) 60 years and older came from an ancillary study to a larger randomized controlled trial testing two 16-week in-home physical therapy interventions after completion of usual care rehabilitation. Baseline measurers included: FSST, demographics, fracture characteristics, Modified Mini-Mental State Examination (3MS), Hooper Visual Organization Test (HVOT), and Trails Making Tests (TMT) A and ...
Source: Journal of Geriatric Physical Therapy - April 1, 2022 Category: Physiotherapy Tags: Research Reports Source Type: research

Academy of Geriatric Physical Therapy Research Agenda: Rationale for the Development and the Intent for Use
The rationale for the development and the intent for use of a research agenda for the Academy of Geriatric Physical Therapy is described. The reasons for the research agenda for geriatric physical therapy are (1) to have a broad representation of the research conducted by physical therapist(s) working with older adults, (2) to provide guidance and assistance to emerging investigators to aid the trajectory of a research career, and (3) as a document to engage potential funding agencies, foundations, and individuals in support of physical therapist-conducted research. The design was based on the Research Agenda for Physical ...
Source: Journal of Geriatric Physical Therapy - April 1, 2022 Category: Physiotherapy Tags: Special Interest Paper Source Type: research

APTA Geriatrics' Guiding Principles for Best Practices in Geriatric Physical Therapy: An Executive Summary
Geriatric physical therapy requires a unique skill set and knowledge to provide best practice care. The skill set requires clinicians to recognize the significance of the continuum of aging from optimal to pathology-influenced aging and how psychosocial, environmental, behavioral, accessibility, and economic factors affect this aging continuum, optimal health, and wellness. Employing this distinctive skill set while also utilizing evidence-based practice, acknowledging the variability observed in older adults, and utilizing interwoven care systems that impact outcomes are key characteristics of best practice. The Academy o...
Source: Journal of Geriatric Physical Therapy - April 1, 2022 Category: Physiotherapy Tags: Special Interest Paper Source Type: research

2022 Carol B. Lewis Distinguished Lecture Address to the APTA Geriatrics Membership Combined Sections Meeting, February 3, 2022: Management of the “Difficult” Patient
No abstract available (Source: Journal of Geriatric Physical Therapy)
Source: Journal of Geriatric Physical Therapy - April 1, 2022 Category: Physiotherapy Tags: Lecture Source Type: research