Deconditioning
Deconditioning
Deconditioning (/diːkənˈdɪʃənɪŋ/) is a complex process of physiological change following a period of inactivity, bedrest or sedentary lifestyle. It results in functional loss of muscle strength, endurance and overall decrease in physiological and psychological performance.
Etymology
The term "deconditioning" is derived from the prefix "de-", meaning "reverse of", and "conditioning", which in this context refers to the process of training or accustoming a person or animal to behave in a certain way or to accept certain circumstances.
Related Terms
- Physical fitness: A state of health and well-being and, more specifically, the ability to perform aspects of sports, occupations and daily activities.
- Sedentary lifestyle: A type of lifestyle involving little or no physical activity.
- Muscle atrophy: Decrease in muscle mass; wasting away of muscle; weakening of muscle.
- Bed rest: A medical treatment in which a person lies in bed for most of the time to try to recover from an illness or medical condition.
- Reconditioning: The process of retraining or re-accustoming a person or animal to behave in a certain way or to accept certain circumstances after a period of deconditioning.
See Also
References
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Deconditioning
- Wikipedia's article - Deconditioning
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