Daytime sleeping hampers rehab - study
22-07-2008
Elderly people who sleep during the day throughout periods of rehabilitation risk delaying their recovery, according to the results of a new study described in the September edition of the US journal 'Sleep'. The investigation , involving 245 participants with an average age of 80 who were in 'post-acute' recovery from conditions such as orthopedic, heart or stroke problems, found that improving nighttime sleeping patterns promoted functional recovery, while daytime sleeping directly led to a longer rehabilitation of as much as three months in some cases.
"We were surprised that the results suggested it was excessive daytime sleeping in the rehabilitation facility which was associated with less improvement in their physical functioning. We were also surprised by how long this effect lasted," said Cathy A. Alessi MD, from the VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System and the UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine, who was the principal investigator on the study.
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"We were surprised that the results suggested it was excessive daytime sleeping in the rehabilitation facility which was associated with less improvement in their physical functioning. We were also surprised by how long this effect lasted," said Cathy A. Alessi MD, from the VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System and the UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine, who was the principal investigator on the study.
Ergo Flex memory foam mattresses promote undisturbed sleeping with their body-contouring properties - designed to actively support the body throughout the night, leading to less 'tossing and turning' to find a comfortable position. This in turn means a more refreshed, rejuvenated feeling in the morning, reducing the urge to take daytime naps, which is something that everyone - young or old - can benefit from.
Each and every Ergo Flex visco elastic memory foam mattress offers pressure-relieving performance and is designed to give you the night’s sleep you’ve always dreamed of. Providing optimum support for your whole body, Ergo Flex mattresses ensure a restful and comfortable sleep, leaving you feeling rejuvenated and energised in the morning. See our memory foam mattresses page for details of our single, double, king size, European king size and super king size mattress versions, or call 0845 450 2338 to find out more.
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