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deconditioned Neurology adjective Referring to a musculoskeletal group that had previously been trained for a particular activity–eg, pole vaulting, cross-country running, etc, which has been underutilized, or suffered prolonged
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| Indeed, an assumption often is made that the pathology has largely resolved and that the remaining pain and disability are attributable to psychosocial factors and deconditioning due to inactivity. In some individuals, both pain conditions can become chronic and disabling, evolving into an entrenched and vicious cycle of psychological distress and suffering, physical deconditioning, withdrawal from activities, behavioral dysfunction, as well as dependence on medication and health care services (Eimer & Freeman, 1998). On the other hand, the use of PEG tubes has been reported to possibly promote a longer period of nonoral feeding secondary to the deconditioning of the muscles of deglutition. |
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