31. Swift was confined to hospital bed rest on Tuesday because she was having contractions every six to eight minutes. 32. The Georgetown patient was on bed rest at home for most of her pregnancy, and was admitted to the hospital in mid-June. 33. The guidelines said bed rest, if prescribed at all, should last no longer than four days because it can weaken muscles and bones, delaying recovery. 34. The guidelines recommend exercise and the resumption of normal activities as soon as possible -- rather than bed rest -- as a treatment for low back pain. 35. The NASA findings can be applied to patients on extended bed rest. 36. The pregnancy has been difficult, with Kammy ordered to complete bed rest a month ago. 37. The standard treatment for such injuries is bed rest, painkillers and a back brace, but it can take weeks for the pain to subside. 38. The stress of bed rest is magnified for women who are forced to use precious maternity leave time or are unable to care for their other children. 39. Though his legs are weak from the seven days of bed rest, Lasorda began to walk this weekend. 40. Two were released in the custody of the INS, Ms. Ridgeway said, and two remained hospitalized in stable condition, treated with warm fluids and bed rest. |