Authors: Anna Norton, Ella Bonner, and Livi Kovach Falls are oftentimes more seen in the population of older adults and can be a major burden for multiple reasons. First, they can interfere with the independence of an older individual. They also may create economic struggles with the individual if they get placed out of work or do not have good health coverage for their medical bills. Falling is more of an issue in older adults than in those younger because of the health of t

Authors:  Anna Norton, Ella Bonner, and Livi Kovach The spine generally has four different curvatures to the spine to provide support to the body and keep it stable. The first at the top of the spine is the cervical lordosis curve from your neck to shoulder blades. Below that is the thoracic kyphosis which falls behind your chest. This curve helps with balance and standing. The lumbar lordosis is below this one and is part of the lower back helping with your hips and belly. T

Authors: Ella Bonner, Livi Kovach, Anna Norton A stroke is a medical emergency that occurs when there is an issue with the arteries and other blood vessels that supply blood to different parts of the brain so that they are able to carry out their functions for the body. Without emergency medical treatment, a stroke can lead to brain damage and other complications. The most common type of stroke is an ischemic stroke. This type of stroke occurs when there is reduced or blocked

Authors: Anna Norton, Ella Bonner, and Livi Kovach A traumatic brain injury (TBI) is an injury to your brain that affects how it functions and works. They can cause death or disability in the long or short term. There are also different kinds of TBIs, such as penetrating injuries or blunt injuries, and they can vary depending on the severity: mild, moderate, or severe. These injuries can be caused by something penetrating your brain, such as a bullet, knife, or other sharp ob

Authors: Anna Norton and Ella Bonner The spinal cord runs from your brain all the way to your lower back. It carries signals to help you move your body, feel sensations, and keep your body functioning. There are three different sections of the spinal cord, similar to the sections of the back: cervical, thoracic, and lumbar, and they contain many different nerve pairs. The spinal cord is also made of multiple layers for protection, as the spinal cord is extremely important for

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