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What is the importance of physical therapy for joint health in patients who are immobilized for an extended time?
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Avoid contractures: Physical therapy and specifically range of motion exercises can prevent joint from becoming stiff and accompanying muscles from becoming contracted.
Answered 7/2/2013
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Critical: It is quite difficult to regain range of motion of a stiff joint after immobilization without physical therapy.
Answered 9/29/2016
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