Post-Polio Syndrome
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Post-Polio Syndrome

A Guide for Polio Survivors and Their Families

  1. 304 pages
  2. English
  3. PDF
  4. Available on iOS & Android
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Post-Polio Syndrome

A Guide for Polio Survivors and Their Families

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Publisher
Yale University Press
Year
2008
ISBN
9780300128581
Edition
1
Topic
Medicine
Subtopic
Diseases & Allergies

Table of contents

  1. Contents
  2. Foreword
  3. Preface
  4. 1. Polio—A Look Back
  5. 2. Post-Polio Syndrome
  6. 3. Nonparalytic Polio and Post-Polio Syndrome
  7. 4. Finding Expert Medical Care
  8. 5. The EMG Controversy
  9. 6. Prevailing over Pain
  10. 7. Preserving and Protecting Your Arms
  11. 8. Sustaining Strength
  12. 9. Fighting Fatigue
  13. 10. Controlling Cold Intolerance
  14. 11. Respiratory Problems
  15. 12. Swallowing Issues
  16. 13. Exercise Essentials
  17. 14. Energy Conservation and Pacing
  18. 15. Nutrition and Weight
  19. 16. Preventing Falls and Further Disability
  20. 17. Keeping Bones Healthy and Strong
  21. 18. Mobility
  22. 19. Bracing, Shoes, and Assistive Devices
  23. 20. Wheelchairs and Scooters
  24. 21. Surgical Considerations
  25. 22. Complementary and Alternative Medicine
  26. 23. Designing a Safe and Comfortable Living Environment
  27. 24. Insurance and Disability Benefits
  28. 25. Sex and Intimacy
  29. 26. Coping with Polio and Post-Polio Syndrome
  30. Notes
  31. Index