When you have a long stay in the hospital and are in the bed most of the time, you find that the medical staff will make sure to get you up and moving if possible. This keeps the muscles from getting weak and unable to support your body weight. The will use the muscle stimulator units to try an keep your legs pliable for walking and moving around. These units are especially important when a person is bedridden for more than a week or so.
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