They play with children in pediatric units, help kids learn to read, promote fitness and physical activity, and so much more.

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Although that number is nowhere near those of other social networking sites, it's a dramatic growth for the niche app, which is geared toward bringing together users who share a common interest of increasing fitness and physical activity.

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Care plans would also point patients towards physical activity services to help them regain their strength and fitness.

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