Bed rest

Bed rest:
Total non-weightbearing is indicated sometimes (eg acute Charcot’s neuroarthropathy). Any amount of walking may undo the benefit of bed rest.

Increased risk for pressure ulcers
May have increase in oedema  adverse effect on wound healing

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