Bed Rest and Immobilization: Risk Factors for Bone Loss
NIH Osteoporosis and Related Bone Diseases
Discusses the impact of bed rest and inactivity to loosing bone density. These people with bed rest and immobilization often experience a significant bone loss and are at high risk for developing osteoporosis and having a fracture.
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