Complications of immobilization and bed rest. Part 1: Musculoskeletal and cardiovascular complications.
Year: 1993
Type: article
Abstract: Prolonged bed rest and immobilization inevitably lead to complications. Such complications are much easier to prevent than to treat. Musculoskeletal complications include loss of muscle strength and endurance, contractures and soft tissue changes, disuse osteoporosis, and degenerative joint disease. Cardiovascular complications include an increased heart rate, decreased cardiac reserve, orthostatic hypotension, and venous thromboembolism.
Source: PubMed Central
Authors: D K Dittmer, R Teasell
Institution: Western University
Language: English
Subfield: Physiology (medical)
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W1911257144