This is a term used to define a condition that results from decreased physical activity. Any medical or surgical condition that results in decreased physical activity can cause this. Deconditioning is commonly seen after prolonged hospitalization due to complex medical or surgical issues. The Severity of deconditioning depends on lots of factors such as the age of the patient, time duration of decreased physical activity, and premorbid physical capacity.
The deconditioning rehabilitation services are facilitated by us in a manner favorable to the patients. As opposed to traditional physiotherapy clinic in Chennai, recovery from a long period of inactivity is made easier through deconditioning treatment and deconditioning exercises in our center through inter-disciplinary approach.
SYMPTOMS AND MEDICAL COMPLICATIONS
Symptoms and medical issues that are commonly encountered are
- Muscle weakness of the arms and legs
- Poor endurance
- Tiredness and easy fatiguability
- Poor breathing capacity if the respiratory muscles become weak
- Swallow dysfunction if the swallow muscles become weak
- Speech impairment if there is a damage to the structures or weakness of muscles involved in speech
- Bowel or bladder incontinence if the muscles that control these functions are weak
- Difficulty in walking or performing daily activities when these symptoms are severe, leading to poor quality of life
Expectations of Recovery
Treatment duration and prognosis depends on the severity of the condition and premorbid physical condition. When there is no irreversible damage to the nerves or muscles and no other associated conditions, a full recovery can be expected. The importance of exercise in this population is to accelerate the recovery process and prevent medical complications caused due to immobility. In the event that there is an irreversible damage to the nerves or muscles, then residual physical limitations maybe noted but community reintegration may still be possible despite these limitations. To find out whether or not there is an irreversible damage to muscles or nerves, a diagnostic test called Electromyography should be done.