Lawrence Charles Parish M.D. (Clinical Professor of Dermatology and Cutaneous Biology and Director of the Jefferson Center for International Dermatology, Visiting Professor of Dermatology, Visiting Professor of Dermatology and Venoreology) (Clinical Professor of Dermatology and Cutaneous Biology and Director...
. A home care bed may be designed for a patient who is completely immobile. Other home care beds are suitable for obese patients because they are built to support extra weight. Other beds offer protection against bed sores for patients who will be bed ridden for an extended period of time...
Also, if you fall or become confined to a bed because of your ataxia, that can lead to other problems, such as injury and pressure sores. Living With Ataxia Exercise can help with coordination and balance, but you should talk to your doctor about what exercise is right for you before you...