Patients With Multimorbidity Benefit From Engaging In Exercise During Hospitalization​
Multimorbidity encompasses a wide array of chronic disorders, each varying from patient to patient
Conditions typically involved in multimorbidity:
Cardiovascular Diseases: These include hypertension, coronary artery disease, heart failure, and arrhythmias.
Diabetes Mellitus: Both Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes are prevalent in patients with multimorbidity.
Chronic Respiratory Diseases: Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) and asthma are frequent respiratory conditions.
Musculoskeletal Disorders: Conditions such as arthritis, osteoporosis, and chronic back pain.
Neurological Disorders: This category includes Parkinson’s disease, Alzheimer’s disease, and other forms of dementia.
Mental Health Disorders: Depression, anxiety, and other mental health conditions often coexist with physical illnesses.
Renal Diseases: Chronic kidney disease is another condition commonly observed in multimorbid patients.
Gastrointestinal Disorders: Including chronic inflammatory diseases of the liver or intestines, such as Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis.
Cancer: Various types of cancer may also be part of multimorbidity.
Just to mention a few…
Managing multimorbidity requires a comprehensive and coordinated approach
Managing multimorbidity requires a comprehensive and coordinated approach due to the complex interplay between different diseases and their treatments.
Effective care for multimorbid patients often necessitates a holistic strategy that considers all the patient’s conditions and their cumulative impact on the individual’s quality of life. Our exercisers are the perfect companion to increase quality of life for patients with multi morbidity diseases – either during hospital stay or at home.Â
The picture above shows a resilient individual, courageously recovering from a surgery at a specialized recovery home for the elderly to recover before coming home.
This inspiring scene captures the essence of his journey towards healing and reunion with his beloved wife.
The focus of his rehabilitation has been on minimizing bed rest and accelerating recovery post-hospitalization.
Through personalized care and dedicated therapy, he has made significant strides in regaining his strength and independence.
This approach has not only reduced his time spent in bed but also significantly shortened the overall rehabilitation period after his hospital stay.
Each day, he moved closer to his goal – returning home, where he eagerly anticipates rejoining his life partner.
This image is a testament to the power of targeted rehabilitation and the human spirit’s resilience.
In Bed Rehabilitation with the BedBike exerciser
Lars has greatly benefited from the Lemco bed cycle with special pedals in his rehabilitation process following an extended hospital stay.