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Can FRT predict falls in older adults? The science behind Functional Reach

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, over one-fourth of older adults fall each year. This makes fall risk assessment crucial for senior care, but a systematic review concluded that no single clinical test, including the Functional Reach Test (FRT), can consistently predict future falls in older adults on its own. The FRT, therefore, should be used as one part of a comprehensive evaluation.