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What happens to the muscles during long periods of bed rest?
When the muscles aren't used, they shrink and weaken over time. The longer the bed rest, the more the muscles deteriorate. There are ways to combat this problem, though. Simple muscle contraction exercises can get the muscles to work without forcing the person to move around. A doctor or physical therapist can help suggest muscle training exercises to maintain muscle size and strength during bed rest.
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