Reasons to Get Up and Out of Bed: How bed rest affects your body - 02/2026

Reasons to Get Up and Out of Bed: How bed rest affects your body
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Abstract

This poster gives information about why it is important to incorporate physical activity while in recovery. It reviews the health benefits of walking, cancer-related fatigue, preparing for transplant, and what happens during bed rest.

Author
Occupational Therapy/Rehab Medicine
Publisher
University of Washington Medical Center
Date Published (original date)
2023
Revision Date
02/2026
Print Abstract
General Subject
Rehabilitation
Specific Subject/Keyword
Lifestyle
Exercise
Occupational Therapy
Languages
English
PE Number
PE1852