Deconditioning Rehab
Have you or a loved one had a hospital admission which involved a period of bed rest/inactivity that left you feeling weak? You may have noticed a reduction in muscle mass in your legs, experienced functional decline or had a reduced ability to perform normal daily tasks?
This is known as deconditioning.
Inactivity and prolonged bed rest is an unnatural state of the human body and has a significant effect on the musculoskeletal system.
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What this means for you
With this loss in muscle size and strength, it can be a steep and rapid decent from having wobbly legs, to not being able to perform tasks. The more weakness that occurs, the more dependence you will have on others. This can mean prior to hospital being able to walk around your home and after a bout of illness you no longer have the strength to walk and have a very high risk of falling.
65%
of elderly patients become deconditioned after 2 days of hospitalization
67%
of patients fail to improve prior to discharge
10-20%
loss of strength is experienced weekly from disuse
50%
decrease in muscle strength occurs with 3-5 weeks total immobility
3%
loss in thigh muscles can occur within 7 days of disuse
What We Can Do
Our team of experienced physiotherapists can assess your mobility, strength and balance within the comfort of your own home.
We are able to provide you with education and an individualized exercise program to regain muscle strength, balance and ability to perform normal daily tasks.
Our aim is to keep you living independently for as long as possible.
