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Before technology became so prevalent, kids spent a lot of time outdoors. They played stick ball in the streets, flew kites and rode their bikes everywhere. However, things are much different now. Thanks to smartphones, we have constant, mindless entertainment. Technology is a lot of fun, but it has its downsides. Because of its influence, a recent study says that the average teenager gets about as much exercise as the average 60-year-old. The study was conducted at Johns Hop

Today is National Fall Prevention Day! You might think you’re never going to fall, but the truth is 1 in 4 older adults fall every year in the U.S. The good news is that most falls are preventable. Start by learning 6 easy steps! #PhysicalTherapy

A concussion is a mild traumatic brain injury caused by a direct blow to the head, face, or neck. In the United States, an estimated 300,000 sports-related concussions occur annually. In high school gender-comparable sports, girls have a higher concussion rate than boys. Female athletes have also been shown to have a greater recovery time in postconcussion symptoms as compared to males. Signs of a Concussion Concussion symptoms usually appear within minutes of the injury; how