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By
Julie Silver, MD, Assistant Professor of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA; Attending Physician, Spaulding Rehabilitation,
Framingham, MA; General and Brigham and Women's Hospitals, Boston, MA
Description
Many survivors of the polio epidemic of the first half of the 20th century are now experiencing a recurrence of symptoms, known as postpolio
syndrome (PPS). This book, written by leaders in the field, describes the features of this disorder and its diagnosis, evaluation, management,
and rehabilitation. It reviews the problems specific to people with PPS, primarily fatigue, muscle weakness, and chronic pain, and addresses
the whole person through chapters on psychosocial issues, aging and prevention of secondary disability, and assistive devices to help
with activities of daily living. Current evidence-based guidelines for specific rehabilitation therapies, such as exercise therapy, aquatic
therapy, and energy conservation measures, are covered.
Audience
Physiatrists, neurologists
Contents
1. Inclusion and Exclusion criteria for Post-Polio Syndrome
2. Evaluating and Treating the Symptomatic Post-Polio Patient
3. The
Role of the Multidisciplinary Post-Polio Clinic
4. Exercise in the Treatment of PPS
5. Evaluation and Treatment of Musculoskeletal
Pain
6. Evaluation and Management of Pulmonary
7. Dysfunction
8. Speech and Swallowing in Post-Polio Syndrome
9. Post-Polio
Fatigue
10. Effectiveness of Physical Therapy in the Management of PPS
11. The Role of Occupational Therapy in the Management of
PPS
12. Aging with Polio and Preventing Secondary Disability
13. Energy Conservation and Pacing
14. Gait, Bracing, Shoes and
Assistive Devices
15. Motorized mobility
16. Complimentary and Alternative Medicine
17. Psychological Issues--Sex, Abuse and
Intimacy
18. Muscle physiology and Electrodiagnosis
19. Aquatic Therapy
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Paperback, 336 pages, publication date: AUG-2003
ISBN-13: 978-1-56053-606-2
ISBN-10: 1-56053-606-3
Imprint: HANLEY AND BELFUS MEDICAL PUBLISHERS
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Last update: 10 Sep 2009
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