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Will leg exercises in bed with ankle weights while on bed rest be helpful and keep legs from getting so weak?

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Dr. Jerome Zacks answered

Specializes in Cardiology

Probably yes.: Although I am unaware of a study of this, it makes sense and merits a formal study; many bedridden people might benefit from this idea. The exercise likely would not only help prevent weakness, but also help prevent venous blood clots.

Answered 9/29/2016

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