The pitfalls of bed rest

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Megan McLoskey unpacks how prolonged periods of bed rest causes muscle mass loss and offers guidance.

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Megan McLoskey is an occupational therapist with a specialist interest
in lymphoedema management and cancer rehabilitation. She is currently working in private practice in Bedfordview and at Life Fourways Hospital. Megan is qualified in Lymphoedema Assessment and Treatment.

1 Apr English South Africa Health & Fitness

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