title: Effects of bedrest 3: musculoskeletal and immune systems, skin and self-perception.
abstract: This is the third article in the series exploring the adverse effects of prolonged bedrest and immobility. In this final article, the effects on the musculoskeletal and immune systems, skin and self-perception are examined.
authors.affiliation: School of Health Science, University, Swansea University.
authors.forename: Yamni
authors.initials: Y
authors.lastname: Nigam
authors.forename: John
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Knight
authors.forename: Aled
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Jones
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D007103:Immobilization; D007107:Immune System / Q000503:physiopathology*; D009141:Musculoskeletal System / Q000503:physiopathology*; D009726:Nurses; D012146:Rest; D012649:Self Concept; D012867:Skin / Q000503:physiopathology*