UpRight Science in the News
Balance as a Vital Sign: 4 Reasons to Track it Routinely
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
ImPACT Applications, Inc. adds UpRight Science Balance Assessment for Athletes
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
UpRight Science Acquires FDA-Cleared Balance Assessment Technology
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
September 10 RoundUpThe Postural Reflex That Predicts Fall Risk, an AI Lamp That Flags Falls Before They Happen & More
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.
September 2 RoundUpPhysical Tests That Predict Survival Odds, a New Stroke-Care Guideline for Fall Risk & More
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.
August 27 RoundUpIntrinsic Capacity, the Mobility Tests That Miss the Full Picture & More
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.
August 18 RoundUpThe Balance Test That Predicts Mortality, Grab Bars That Halve ER Visits & More
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.
July 30 RoundUpFree Longevity Habits, the Body Parts That Predict Aging & More
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.
July 23 RoundUpHip Exoskeletons, the Deadliest Room in the House & More
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.
July 9 RoundUpDynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization, the Benefits of Parkour & More
New research on stabilization training and balance, a 10-second balance test tied to longevity, and seniors building strength and community through parkour.
July 1 RoundUpSuper Movers, Sedative Scrips, Vets & More
Fast walkers are aging better, new sedative prescriptions may raise fall risk and our nation’s veterans fall at a higher rate than civilians.