This fifth article in a six-part series on the detrimental effects of prolonged bedrest on body and mind covers muscles, joints and mobility

Abstract
This article – the fifth in a series exploring the harmful consequences of bedrest on body and mind – describes how prolonged bedrest and immobility affect muscles and joints, two of the main components of the musculoskeletal system. The sixth and final article in the series will cover the skeletal system.

Citation: Knight J et al (2019) Effects of bedrest 5: the muscles, joints and mobility. Nursing Times [online]; 115: 4, 54-57.

Authors: John Knight is senior lecturer in biomedical science; Yamni Nigam is professor in biomedical science; both at the College of Human Health and Science, Swansea University. Aled Jones is reader in patient safety and healthcare quality, Cardiff University.
This article has been double-blind peer reviewed
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