THE BENEFITS OF EXERCISE AFTER INJURY OR LONG TERM ILLNESS

The aim of this booklet is to teach the reader simple exercises and to give advice about staying active and improving fitness levels while at home or in hospital. Exercise will help to improve the quality of your stay in hospital along with aiding recovery after treatment.

Inactivity can lead to muscle wasting and loss of function. It is well known that after and during long term hospital care many people have muscle weakness, joint stiffness and fatigue

Getting up and out of bed and taking short walks during the day is integral to improving health.