Assisting With Ambulation

Ambulation means ‚“walking,‚” and your client might need to ambulate to get to places or may need to do it to prevent atrophy, which is when muscles waste away from prolonged bed rest. Other health problems from long-term immobility include decreased cardiovascular and pulmonary functions, poor digestion, pressure ulcers, contractures, urinary problems, and many others. So, even if they require assistance, clients are encouraged to ambulate frequently.