GET UP. GET ACTIVE.
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BEDREST IS A MYTH. STUDIES SHOW PATIENTS WHO ENGAGE IN PHYSICAL ACTIVITY RECOVER FASTER & BETTER OF ELDERLY PATIENTS HAD IMPAIRED WALKING ABILITY AFTER PROLONGED BEDREST
LOWER AVERAGE LENGTH OF STAY (~2-4 DAYS) FOR PATIENTS WHO EXCERCISE
% LESS LIKELY TO SPEND >20 DAYS HOSPITALISED WITH LIGHT EXCERCISE