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Will being on prolong bed rest with no activity make someone never be able to walk again? will they forget how to walk?

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Bed rest: Depending on your age and state of health, bed rest can weaken someone and impair their ability to walk. They shouldn't "forget" how to walk but their ability to walk will be impair especially older patients.

Dr Melaragno agreed

Answered 10/5/2014

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