Why Fall Prevention Matters in Primary Care
Falls are one of the leading causes of injury, hospitalization, and loss of independence in older adults. According to the CDC, 1 in 4 adults over 65 experiences a fall each year, and these incidents often lead to fractures, head injuries, and long-term disability. For primary care providers, preventing falls isn’t just about reducing injury rates - it’s about preserving quality of life and lowering long-term healthcare costs.
The Challenge for Providers
Many patients at risk of falling lack access to structured, ongoing support for strength, balance, and mobility training. While referrals to physical therapy can help, ongoing monitoring and engagement are often missing. This gap can lead to preventable injuries and costly hospital readmissions.
How Vitala Supports Fall Prevention
Vitala enables providers to prescribe and monitor personalized exercise programs that target the key risk factors for falls, including:
- Muscle weakness
- Poor balance
- Limited mobility
- Sedentary lifestyle
With Remote Therapeutic Monitoring (RTM), providers can:
- Track patient adherence to exercise plans in real-time
- Adjust programs based on progress and reported symptoms
- Bill for services using existing RTM CPT codes
- Deliver care outside the clinic walls, reducing barriers to participation
Real Clinic Success Story: Quote from Goodwin Living
At Goodwin Living, Vitala has already made a tangible difference. As Lia Poynor, Director of Goodwin Rehabilitation at The View Alexandria, shared:
“Vitala is highly effective in that it tailors the exercises specifically for the patient’s needs and it gives me confidence as a therapist, knowing that the exercises that it’s prescribing are the best exercises for that patient. It’s been really great to be able to prescribe exercise as medicine to our patients, in addition to the therapy that they’re getting from us.”
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This firsthand feedback underscores the ability of Vitala to bring evidence-based, individualized, and trusted “exercise as medicine” into everyday care.
Evidence-Based, Easy to Implement
Vitala’s exercise library is built on clinically validated fall prevention programs, incorporating balance training, resistance exercises, and mobility work. Each care plan is tailored to the patient’s abilities and health conditions, ensuring safety and effectiveness.
Benefits for Primary Care Practices
- Improved patient outcomes - fewer falls, better strength and mobility
- Increased reimbursement through RTM billing
- Enhanced patient engagement with interactive tools and reminders
- Streamlined workflow for prescribing, monitoring, and documenting care
A Proactive Approach to Aging Well
With Vitala, primary care providers can shift from reactive symptom management to proactive, preventative care. Deliver scalable, measurable fall prevention programs that keep older adults safe, strong, and independent.
Want to see how Vitala can help your practice reduce fall risk and elevate patient care?
Schedule a demo today and discover how our proactive, reimbursable fall prevention solutions can transform your practice.
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