The patient should not walk beyond his absolute necessities.

To get the needed fresh air, let him, according to his situation in life, drive out or use the street-cars.

In some cases the use of a tricycle on a level floor or on good roads is not so harmful as walking, for obvious reasons; this tricycle exercise may at first be made a passive or mild exercise by having the machine pushed by an attendant.

To replace the effects upon the circulation and bowels of physical activity massage may be used, and the masseur must have directions as to gentle handling of the tender places at first.

These are usually in fixed positions, and can be avoided or only lightly touched.