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What are the most common effects of inactivity?1

  • Pulmonary embolism, urinary tract infection and fear of people

  • Deep arterial thrombosis, respiratory infection, fear of movement, loss of consciousness, deconditioning of cardiovascular system leading to an increased risk of angina.

  • Loss of weight, frustration and deep vein thrombosis.

  • Social isolation, loss of independence, exacerbation of symptoms, rapid loss of strength in leg muscles, deconditioning of cardiovascular system leading to increased risk of chest infection, and pulmonary embolism