Evidence-led updates on objective balance measurement, key research in balance and regarding falling, and the shift toward balance as an important health marker—aligned with how care teams actually work today.
UpRight Science in the News
Balance supports so much of daily life, from navigating stairs to recovering from a stumble. Congratulations to Sanjeev Sharma, MD, on his new 50Plus Today article offering practical steps people can take to stay steady as they age. Read on 50Plus Today
In a new article for KevinMD, UpRight Science Chief Medical Officer Sanjeev Sharma makes the case for treating balance as the sixth vital sign. Read on KevinMD
Company News
West Palm Beach, FL — September 16, 2026
With Falls Prevention Awareness Week approaching Sept. 21–25, UpRight Science today announced the advisory board supporting its work to establish balance as an essential measure of health and expand the usage of its FDA-cleared balance software. More
West Palm Beach, FL — June 22, 2026
ImPACT Applications, Inc., the leader in concussion management tools, announced today that Balance by UpRight—an FDA-cleared balance measurement technology from UpRight Science—is now available through the ImPACT Platform. More
West Palm Beach, FL — June 16, 2026
UpRight Science, the company behind FDA-cleared balance assessment technology, today announced the acquisition of Highmark's balance assessment application. The technology gives providers what has been missing from routine clinical care: an objective, precise way to measure balance, track it over time, and act on it before a fall happens. More
Weekly RoundUp
An orthopedic surgeon’s go-to at-home balance test, new data on how often falls lead to complications, and practical steps for lowering fall risk when taking multiple medications.
UpRight Science announces its first expert advisory board ahead of Falls Prevention Awareness Week, a JAMA viewpoint warns that overly restrictive fall-prevention protocols can themselves cause harm, and a new $541K federal grant will study fall-risk assessment in older adults.
New research ties age-related decline in postural reflexes directly to fall risk, an AI-powered smart lamp aims to catch instability before it causes a fall, and why elite balance training is finally getting recognized as its own trainable fitness domain.
New research finds simple physical tests are a powerful predictor of long-term survival, a leading stroke society now calls for routine fall-risk screening after stroke, and why fall rates may be the best bellwether for long-term care staffing quality.
A WHO-developed metric called “intrinsic capacity” gains mainstream traction, mobility tests that signal healthy aging but don’t predict longevity on their own, and why falls are a leading driver of traumatic brain injury worldwide.
A one-leg stance test tied to seven-year survival odds, grab bars that nearly halve fall-related ER visits, and why balance is finally getting billed as a primary training goal after 60.
Free longevity habits worth stealing, the two body parts that quietly predict how well you age, and why a quick balance check is only half the story.
New research on hip exoskeletons reducing fall risk, an expert's daily habits for preventing falls, and why bathrooms are the deadliest room in the house for seniors.
New research on stabilization training and balance, a 10-second balance test tied to longevity, and seniors building strength and community through parkour.
Fast walkers are aging better, new sedative prescriptions may raise fall risk and our nation’s veterans fall at a higher rate than civilians.