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Frailty is a syndrome in which age-related physiological changes<br>are accelerated or exacerbated in multiple systems. Multisystem changes can occur within 24 hours of bed rest; these changes worsen with prolonged inactivity, potentially requiring more time to reverse (where possible). Deconditioning is more likely in patients who experience frailty. 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