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I have not walked in 6 months and have been on strict bed rest or in a wheelchair, now i have been released from the hospital and need to get mobile?

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Dr. Ronald Krauser answered

Of course: You need to be in a rehab program to help you return to normal function.

Answered 2/14/2015

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