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Muscle deconditioning (?) due to being bed bound & housebound for years - is it expected to have worsening of muscle weakness after increasing exercise (gentle short walks outside house). took me 9 days to get back to baseline after 4 short walks?

Q: muscle deconditioning (?) due to being bed bound & housebound for years - is it expected to have worsening of muscle weakness after increasing exercise (gentle short walks outside house). took me 9 days to get back to baseline after 4 short walks?

: Yes, muscular disuse atrophy can be severe and many times a short physical therapy program vs physical trainer is needed in order to ensure gradual strengthening. Start with your primary care doc, who would be able to coordinate locally.

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Yes, muscular disuse atrophy can be severe and many times a short physical therapy program vs physical trainer is needed in order to ensure gradual strengthening. Start with your primary care doc, who would be able to coordinate locally.

Answered 11/9/2022

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A member asked:

Muscle deconditioning (?) due to being bed bound & housebound for years - is it expected to have worsening of muscle weakness after increasing exercise (gentle short walks outside house). took me 9 days to get back to baseline after 4 short walks?

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