Bed rest

Bed rest is a medical treatment in which a person lies in bed for most of the time to allow the body to heal and recover. It is typically prescribed by a healthcare professional to prevent further damage and speed up recovery.

History[edit | edit source]

The concept of bed rest has been prevalent in medical practice since ancient times. It was believed that rest and immobilization could help the body heal itself. However, in the modern era, the benefits of bed rest have been questioned, and it is now considered a controversial treatment method.

Medical Use[edit | edit source]

Bed rest is often prescribed for a variety of conditions, including pregnancy complications, heart disease, certain types of injury, and post-surgical recovery. It is also used in the management of certain mental health conditions, such as severe depression and anxiety.

Risks and Complications[edit | edit source]

While bed rest can provide temporary relief, prolonged bed rest can lead to a number of complications. These include muscle atrophy, bone density loss, deep vein thrombosis, and psychological effects such as depression and anxiety.

Alternatives to Bed Rest[edit | edit source]

Due to the potential risks associated with prolonged bed rest, healthcare professionals often recommend alternatives such as physical therapy, occupational therapy, and exercise to promote healing and recovery.

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v t e Medical treatments
General Treatments	Surgery Medication Physical therapy Radiation therapy Immunotherapy Psychotherapy Chemotherapy Stem cell therapy
Surgical Procedures	Laparoscopy Endoscopy Cardiac surgery Neurosurgery Orthopedic surgery Transplant surgery
Medications	Antibiotics Antivirals Antifungals Antidepressants Analgesics Vaccines
Therapies	Cognitive behavioral therapy Occupational therapy Speech therapy Radiation therapy Gene therapy
Diagnostic Procedures	Blood test X-ray MRI CT scan Ultrasound Biopsy
Related Topics	Healthcare system Clinical trial Medical diagnosis Preventive healthcare Palliative care Medical device
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v t e Physical therapy and rehabilitation
Foundations	History of physical therapy Exercise physiology Biomechanics Kinesiology Neuroscience Physical rehabilitation
Treatments	Manual therapy Electrotherapy Exercise therapy Hydrotherapy Cryotherapy Heat therapy Acupuncture Therapeutic ultrasound
Equipment	Treadmill Stationary bicycle Resistance bands Therapeutic balls Electrotherapy equipment
Specializations	Sports physical therapy Geriatric physical therapy Pediatric physical therapy Orthopedic physical therapy Neurological physical therapy Cardiopulmonary rehabilitation
Professional aspects	Physical therapist education Physical therapy practice acts Physical Therapy Examination List of physical therapy schools
Related fields	Occupational therapy Speech therapy Orthotics Prosthetics Chiropractic Osteopathy
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v t e Occupational Therapy
Core Concepts	Activity analysis Occupational science Occupational justice Occupational balance
Interventions	Sensory integration Hand therapy Cognitive rehabilitation Vocational rehabilitation
Assessments	Canadian Occupational Performance Measure (COPM) Model of Human Occupation Screening Tool (MOHOST) Occupational Therapy Assessment Index (OTAI) Allen Cognitive Level Screen (ACLS)
Practice Areas	Pediatric occupational therapy Geriatric occupational therapy Physical rehabilitation Mental health occupational therapy Neurological rehabilitation Community occupational therapy
Professional Development	American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) World Federation of Occupational Therapists (WFOT) Occupational therapy education Occupational therapy in the United Kingdom
Related Topics	Adaptive equipment Universal design Environmental modification (occupational therapy) Occupational therapy in the management of chronic pain
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Exercise

Types

Aerobic exercise	Aerobics Cycling Distance running Endurance training Hiking Jogging Swimming Walking
Anaerobic exercise	High-intensity interval training Sprinting Strength training Bodybuilding Bodyweight exercise Flywheel training Suspension training Weight training
Other	Athletic training Calisthenics Circuit training Climbing Cross-training Interval training Muscle hypertrophy Outdoor fitness Physical therapy Stretching Yoga

Category

v t e Pregnancy complications
General	Ectopic pregnancy Gestational diabetes Hyperemesis gravidarum Miscarriage Obstetric fistula Placenta praevia Placental abruption Pre-eclampsia Pregnancy-induced hypertension Rh incompatibility
Labor and delivery	Obstetrical bleeding Preterm labor Obstructed labour Postpartum bleeding Postpartum infection Shoulder dystocia Uterine rupture Vasa praevia
Fetal	Fetal distress Intrauterine growth restriction Large for gestational age Small for gestational age
Aftercare and long-term	Postpartum depression Postpartum thyroiditis
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v t e Heart diseases
General	Cardiology Cardiovascular disease Heart failure
Diseases	Coronary artery disease Cardiomyopathy Hypertensive heart disease Heart arrhythmia Congenital heart defect Inflammatory heart disease Valvular heart disease
Diagnosis & Treatment	Electrocardiogram Echocardiogram Cardiac MRI Heart biopsy Cardiac catheterization Angioplasty Heart surgery
Related Articles	Cardiovascular agent Cardiac imaging Preventive cardiology Sports cardiology
Stubs	This heart disease related article is a stub.

v t e Injuries
General	Physical trauma Wound Bruise Sprain Strain
By mechanism	Blunt trauma Penetrating trauma Avulsion injury Crush injury Cut Laceration
By body part	Head injury Brain injury Eye injury Facial trauma Neck injury Shoulder injury Arm injury Hand injury Back injury Chest trauma Abdominal trauma Leg injury Knee injury Foot injury
Related conditions	Fracture Dislocation Concussion Burn Frostbite Hypothermia
Treatment and management	First aid CPR Splint Cast Surgery Physical therapy Pain management
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v t e Post-surgical recovery
Basics	Postoperative Care Pain management Wound care Physical therapy Nutritional support
Recovery by Surgery Type	Cardiac surgery recovery Orthopedic surgery recovery Abdominal surgery recovery Plastic surgery recovery Neurosurgery recovery
Complications	Surgical site infection Postoperative nausea and vomiting Deep vein thrombosis Pulmonary embolism Postoperative cognitive dysfunction
Recovery Facilities	Rehabilitation hospital Skilled nursing facility Home care
Related Topics	Patient education Recovery position Surgical suture Drain (surgery) Prosthesis
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v t e Depression Topics
Basics	Major depressive disorder Dysthymia Seasonal affective disorder Atypical depression Melancholic depression
Treatments	Cognitive behavioral therapy Antidepressant Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor Serotonin–norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor Electroconvulsive therapy Psychotherapy Exercise therapy
Related Conditions	Anxiety disorder Bipolar disorder Post-traumatic stress disorder Obsessive–compulsive disorder
People and Organizations	List of people with major depressive disorder World Health Organization
Other	History of depression Epidemiology of depression Social stigma of depression
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v t e Anxiety Disorders
General	Anxiety disorder Generalized anxiety disorder Social anxiety disorder Specific phobia Agoraphobia Panic disorder Separation anxiety disorder Selective mutism
Related	Obsessive–compulsive disorder Post-traumatic stress disorder Stress Anxiety sensitivity Hypervigilance Insomnia Neuroticism
Treatment	Cognitive behavioral therapy Exposure therapy Medication Antidepressant Anxiolytic Psychotherapy Relaxation techniques
Resources	Project Anxiety Anxiety resources
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v t e Muscle atrophy related topics
General	Muscle atrophy Sarcopenia Cachexia Disuse atrophy Neurogenic muscle atrophy
Causes	Denervation atrophy Nutritional deficiencies Aging Physical inactivity Chronic illness
Diagnosis	Muscle biopsy Electromyography MRI CT scan
Treatment and management	Physical therapy Nutritional support Anabolic steroids Functional electrical stimulation
Related conditions	Muscular dystrophy Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis Spinal muscular atrophy Polymyositis Dermatomyositis
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v t e Bone density loss and related topics
Conditions	Osteoporosis Osteopenia Bone fracture Paget's disease of bone
Diagnosis	Bone density scan Dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry Quantitative computed tomography
Treatments	Calcium supplementation Vitamin D supplementation Bisphosphonates Selective estrogen receptor modulators Hormone replacement therapy Physical therapy
Related topics	Bone metabolism Calcium metabolism Vitamin D Parathyroid hormone Weight-bearing exercise
WikiMD resources	Community portal Current events Recent changes
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v t e Deep Vein Thrombosis‏‎
Basics	Venous thrombosis Thrombophlebitis Venous thromboembolism
Risk Factors	Virchow's triad Pregnancy Oral contraceptives Post-thrombotic syndrome Factor V Leiden Prothrombin G20210A
Diagnosis	D-dimer Venography Ultrasound CT venography MRI venography
Management	Anticoagulation Warfarin Heparin Direct oral anticoagulants Thrombolysis Compression stockings Inferior vena cava filter
Related Conditions	Pulmonary embolism Chronic venous insufficiency Postphlebitic syndrome
See also	Thrombosis Embolism
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