Geriatrics

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This section covers research addressing physiotherapy practice for older adults, with a focus on maintaining mobility, independence, and quality of life. Relevant topics include fall prevention, frailty, age-related functional decline, chronic disease management, long-term care strategies, and evidence-based interventions supporting healthy ageing.

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Adverse events related to physiotherapy practice: a scoping review

Yiran Wang, Narelle Dalwood, Melanie Farlie, Annemarie Lee

138-154
Biomechanical of bilateral heel rise, and its association with balance, functional mobility, and walking speed in older adults

Cristian Caparrós-Manosalva, Rodrigo Guzmán-Venegas, Francisca Gajardo-Garrido, Marion González-Fuentes, Víctor Pino-Domínguez, Jessica Espinoza-Araneda, Ivan Palomo, Nacim Molina

206-213
Entry-level physical therapist curricula in geriatric care: an Italian national survey study

Francesco Bucchi, Sara Dal Ben, Antonio Culcasi, Stefano Lecora, Roberto Tedeschi, Marco Da Roit

69-76
Scaling new heights: a pilot study of the impact of climbing on balance, agility, and dexterity in individuals with Parkinson’s disease

Julie Ries, Molly Cupka, Andrew Guccione

42-48
The Italian version of the Postural Assessment Scale for Stroke Patients (PASS): transcultural translation and validation

Elena Lora, Noemi Gaudenzi, Ada Buriani, Antonietta Bacciocchi, Lea Godino, Mattia Ricco, Domenica Gazineo

96-104
The psychometric properties of the modified fear of falling avoidance behavior questionnaire in Parkinson’s disease and older adults

Merrill Landers, Ash M. Haller, Arturo Aldaco, Billy La, Adetayo A. Babarinde, John V. Rider, Jason K. Longhurst

11-19