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Reasons and treatment for leg muscle atrophy in 65 years old man.
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If due 2 no medical-: -reasons, it is due 2 disuse and the treatment is exercise as he can tolerate. Physical therapy would B a good idea 2 get him into the proper program that suits his abilities and needs.
Answered 5/31/2018
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