Live: November 12th, 2025 @ 7:00 pm CST / 8:00 pm EST

Recording available after event

Webinar Description

Injuries from falls are common and potentially disabling, affecting a wide range of patients. Falls are of particular concern in the geriatric population, with fall prevention being a major focus for these individuals. Despite the effectiveness of interventions to prevent and protect against falls, injuries from falls still occur. Incorporation of safe fall landing strategies can address this issue. Safe fall landing strategies are interventions attempting to improve the biomechanics of a fall, thus reducing the risk of injury. This intervention has major implications for injury prevention and improving wellness for a geriatric population. 

Learning Objectives

  • Recognize the impact of falls in the geriatric population

  • Understand the evidence for safe fall landing strategies in physical therapy practice

  • Select appropriate safe fall landing strategy interventions for patients

Presenter

Steven Kinney

PT, DPT

Steven Kinney, PT, DPT has is board certified in orthopaedic physical therapy and is a certified strength and conditioning specialist. He also is a fellow in orthopaedic manual physical therapy. He has practiced in outpatient, subacute rehab, inpatient rehab, and acute care hospital settings with diverse patient populations. He currently is working at Hackensack Meridian Health - Palisades Medical Center in North Bergen, NJ. There he sees a wide variety of patients including older adults with vestibular deficits, concussions, imbalance, fall related injuries, and gait dysfunction. Steve’s research interests include s afe fall landing strategies. He has taught and developed continuing education courses for physical therapists and other healthcare professionals at the state and national level. Additionally, he serves as a lab instructor and guest lecturer at Baylor University and Kean University

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