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Definition
of
Deconditioning
from
People at the Heart of Care: adult social care reform (White Paper, December 2021)
Source
Deconditioning is a change in physical fitness due to inactivity – including the loss of physical, psychological and functional capacity due to inactivity. It can occur rapidly in older adults and is not straightforward or quick to remedy. It has a range of negative health impacts, including falls, depression, type II diabetes, cardiovascular disease and musculoskeletal problems.
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