Innovative Functional Reach Device to Improve Fall Risk Screening

Dr. Norman Johnson, recipient of the 2024 APTA Orthopedics Innovative Practice Award, presents his groundbreaking approach to fall risk screening through the development of a functional and multidirectional reach assessment device. In this presentation, Dr. Johnson walks through the history of reach testing, its clinical limitations, and how his device provides a dynamic, reproducible, and inclusive way to assess and treat patients of all ages—especially older adults and veterans.This presentation is part of our Innovative Practice Award series, highlighting creative and practical ideas that are moving orthopedic physical therapy forward.View All Innovative Award Recipients: https://www.orthopt.org/content/s/innovative-practice-award-winnersTarget Audience:Physical therapists, physical therapist assistants, PT students, clinicians working in geriatrics, home health PTs, VA/military rehab professionals, outpatient rehab clinicians