Meet Dr. Brent Pritt
Physical therapist, fall-prevention educator, and founder of Science of Falling
Dr. Brent Pritt, PT, DPT, CSCS, is a physical therapist and the founder of Science of Falling, an educational platform dedicated to helping people improve their balance, learn safer falling skills, and build the physical capacity needed to age well.
Brent’s Licenses and Certifications
Doctorate of Physical Therapy (DPT)
Licensed Physical Therapist in the State of Massachusetts (formerly Maine and California)
Certifications in Vestibular and Concussion Rehab - American Institute of Balance (AIB - VRC)
Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist - National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA - CSCS)
Trained in the Otago Exercise Program - Centralized Geriatrics Workforce Enhancement Program (CGWEP)
The Science of Falling Story
Science of Falling began in 2020, when Brent combined his background in physical therapy with a lifelong interest in movement, strength, and parkour. As he explored the science of balance and falling, he recognized a major gap in traditional fall prevention: people are often taught how to reduce their risk of falling, but rarely how to respond when a fall actually happens.
That realization became the foundation of Science of Falling. Brent began exploring falls not only as medical events or consequences of aging, but as movement problems that can be better understood, prepared for, and, in some cases, trained. His approach brings together balance training, strength and conditioning, safer falling techniques, and practical strategies for maintaining independence throughout life.
Since then, Science of Falling has grown into an educational platform offering evidence-informed articles, videos, podcasts, assessments, and step-by-step programs. Brent has also presented on balance, fall prevention, and safer falling techniques to professional and community audiences.
Ultimately, Science of Falling is about more than preventing falls. Its mission is to help people build the strength, balance, confidence, and movement skills needed to stay active and capable as they age. Brent believes preparation should begin before a fall, injury, or loss of independence forces someone to take action.
Interested in Working with Brent?
Brent is available for speaking engagements, educational content development, workplace safety projects, and other collaborations related to balance, fall prevention, safer falling, and healthy aging.