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I happen to read this article and what a true things Bed rest in Orthopedic Practice  usually rusts people . Basically Rest  is a concept we must try to divorce One must not jus rest keep active , remember what Lord Krsna Says in Gita, One must not rest on ones laurels . Ofcourse there is a catch.One should not be restless that is passion . one must  work in goodness.

""Orthopedic Surgeons and for that matterall physicians approach to disease is essentially one of fire-fighting in theform of symptom alleviation with a prescription, followed by repair orreconstruction (surgical methods). We need a paradigm shift from this approachto prevention and healing. Fractures and injuries are treated by plasters andsurgeries along with painkillers, but the accompanying bed rest results inmajor muscle wasting and changes. It is often said   bed rest as bed rust.Even while resting parts of the body, which are, injured it is possible to mobilize the muscles and joints around it to promote better physiologicalhealing.""