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Stand Up & Be Strong! Materials

BROCHURE: Stand Up & Be Strong! Brochure (Please note: Please leave existing brochure credits as they are. You may place a label of any color on the white space, however, that gives your facility's contact information)
- SUBS Brochure in COLOR (best printed on legal-sized paper)

PROGRAM INSTRUCTION MANUAL: Stand Up & Be Strong! Program Instruction Manual
PT INSTRUCTIONS: Stand Up & Be Strong! Physical Therapist Instructions
PRESENTATION: Stand Up & Be Strong! PowerPoint Presentation, from APTA Combined Sections Meeting (CSM), Feb. 2008
- SUBS CSM Presentation in PowerPoint (as a web page)
- SUBS CSM Presentation in PDF (2 slides/page | 3 slides/page | 6 slides/page)

Why Falls Prevention? SUBS Logo

Physical Therapy is the right fit
Falls are leading a cause of disability, loss of independence, hospitalization, and nursing home placement
Mobility issues and falls are not identified or managed well in health care or community
Minnesota has one of the highest rates of seniors falls in the country, 2 x national average

Project Aims

Support early identification of individuals at risk
Design and Disseminate an evidence-based functional strengthening program
Build and prepare a network of physical therapist trainers who can deliver training and provide technical support to health professionals and community partners in Minnesota
Promote healthy aging
Reduce medical costs associated with falls

Benefits to MN APTA Members

Promote the value of PT to communities, consumers, health care providers, & legislators
Establish physical therapists as a key resource for falls prevention
Increase visibility of the profession among consumers, payers, providers, and DHS
Support Minnesota physical therapists by providing common protocols and materials
Leverage lessons learned from the project to provide assistance and support to MN physical therapists.
Encourage local connections between physical therapists, health professionals, community partners, payers & consumers.
Physical Therapy is highlighted for addressing a key public health issue
Recognition by APTA
Develop program that has potential for national distribution
Serve members and increase satisfaction

How Do I Get SUBS Materials?

Feel free to download the materials at the top of the page!