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Postpolio syndrome /

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Silver, Julie K.
Other Authors: Gawne, Anne C.
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Philadelphia : Hanley & Belfus, [2004]
Subjects:
Postpoliomyelitis Syndrome.
Table of Contents:
  • Diagnosing postpolio syndrome: inclusion and exclusion criteria
  • Evaluating and treating symptomatic postpolio patients
  • The interdisciplinary team assessment
  • Electrophysiology of postpolio syndrome
  • Joint and muscle pain
  • Postpolio fatigue
  • Postpolio pulmonary dysfunction
  • Speech and swallowing in postpolio syndrome
  • Exercise in the treatment of postpolio syndrome
  • Physical therapy in the management of chronic poliomyelitis and postpolio syndrome
  • Aquatic therapy for polio survivors
  • Screening and treatment of the polio foot and ankle
  • Gait, orthoses, footwear, and assistive devices
  • Powered mobility for polio survivors
  • The role of occupational therapy in the management of polio survivors
  • Energy conservation and pacing
  • Aging with polio
  • Psychological well-being of polio survivors