University Updates: Laura Rice on preventing falls for wheelchair users

April 29, 2026 | Amanda Brennan, WCIA News The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports falls are the leading cause of injury for adults 65 and older. People in wheelchairs are at an even higher risk. That’s a primary focus for Health and Kinesiology Associate Professor Laura Rice and her research at the University of […]

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