Falls – a leading cause of injury among seniors – can be made less likely with physical therapy and vitamin D supplements, according to new recommendations from a government-backed panel.

Falling is “often overlooked because doctors may not be aware of their patients' fall risk," said Dr. Albert Siu, a professor at Mount Sinai School of Medicine in New York and vice co-chair of the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF), which issued the recommendations.