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Growth plate fractures
Growth plate fractures — This common childhood bone injury often needs immediate treatment as it can result in a shorter, longer or crooked limb.
Reduce your risk of falling with daily floor time
Falls are a serious risk for older adults, especially those who don't have the strength or mobility to get back up. Mayo Clinic physical therapist Jane Hein believes that practice is the best form of prevention.
Tweak your walking routine for muscle and bone health
With a few changes to your regular walking routine, you can keep muscle and bone loss at bay as you age.
Video: Abdominal crunch
The abdominal crunch is a classic core-strength exercise. See how it's done.
Video: Lunge exercise
The lunge is an exercise that targets the leg muscles. See how it's done.
Video: Modified pushup
The modified pushup is less challenging than a classic pushup. See how it's done.
Video: Squat exercise
The squat is an exercise that targets the leg muscles. See how it's done.
Video: Step-up exercise
The step-up is an exercise for the legs and buttocks. See how it's done.
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