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The effects of a falls prevention app (SAFE app) on community-dwelling adults' fall risk category: Single-blinded randomized control pilot trial.

PubMed / PM R · 2026-07-28 · By Vad DB, Rone-Adams S, Nieves J, et al. · PM & R : the journal of injury, function, and rehabilitation

A single-blinded randomized controlled pilot trial examined whether a mobile falls prevention application (SAFE app) could reduce fall risk among community-dwelling adults. Participants using the app showed changes in fall risk category compared to controls, suggesting digital health tools may offer a practical supplement to traditional fall prevention strategies. These findings are particularly relevant to physical therapists managing fall risk in outpatient and community settings.

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