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How do doctors help patients to sit up without them feeling so terrible after prolong bed rest?
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Slowly : After prolonged bed rest, patient can become debilitated. It is important improve strength slowly. This can be done by allowing the patient to sit up in bed for short periods then transitioning to a chair. A trained therapist can help significantly.
Answered 11/17/2014
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