Future of Fall Prevention: Can Objective Data Empower Clients?

Innovative Aging: Future of Fall Prevention: Can Objective Data Empower Clients? (Episode 6)

Audio Runtime: 53 Minutes; Learning Assessment Time: 21 Minutes

Dr. Katharine Forth, PhD in Human Motor Control and former NASA researcher, joins host Carol Chiang for a deep dive into one of rehab’s most pressing challenges: fall prevention. With her out-of-this-world perspective on balance science, Katey and Carol explore how shifting from subjective observation to objective measurement can transform client outcomes. Together, they unpack why data-driven insights may be the key to motivating clients, tracking progress, and reducing fear. You’ll walk away with practical strategies—and maybe a new way to think about balance entirely.

Learning Objectives

• Analyze the evidence around fall risk assessment to inform care plans that optimize outcomes
• Determine the clinical situations in which measuring balance and fall risk provides the greatest benefit
• Solve patient case scenarios involving emerging fall risk, hidden deficits, and fluctuating balance

Guest Bio: Dr. Katharine Forth is a neuroscientist and founder/CEO of ZIBRIO. An expert in postural stability, Dr. Forth has been on the leading edge of postural stability research and innovation for 25 years. Dr. Forth completed her postdoctoral work at NASA and during that time coinvented the ZIBRIO technology, originally for astronauts on the moon and Mars. Dr. Forth previously created award-winning balance training programs for older adults and was awarded the Young Investigator Award at the World Expo 2000 for research into that work. A Hall of Famer and world champion athlete, Katharine and ZIBRIO are on a mission to save the world from falling down.

Disclosure: Our guest today is affiliated with a company that develops technology in the area we’re discussing. While we won’t be endorsing any specific product, listeners should be aware of this connection as part of our commitment to transparency.

This is an audio-only course. Additional materials are available for download within the course. To receive continuing education credit, complete the course and the accompanying quiz.