Postpolio syndrome / [edited by] Julie K. Silver, Anne C. Gawne.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Silver, J. K. (Julie K.), 1965-

Gawne, Anne C. (Anne Carrington), -2002.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Postpoliomyelitis syndrome.

Postpoliomyelitis Syndrome.

Medical Subjects:

Postpoliomyelitis Syndrome.

Physical Description:

xii, 323 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm

Other Title:

Post polio syndrome

Place of Publication:

Philadelphia : Hanley & Belfus, [2004]

Summary:

Many survivors of the polio epidemic are experiencing a recurrence of symptoms, including fatigue, muscle weakness, and chronic pain, and a large number of these polio survivors will be diagnosed with postpolio syndrome (PPS). Written by international experts, this book describes the features of PPS and its diagnosis, evaluation, management, and rehabilitation. Current evidence-based guidelines for specific rehabilitation therapies for all polio survivors are covered, including exercise therapy, aquatic therapy, and energy conservation measures. Practical information on topics such as aging, prevention of secondary disability, swallowing disorders, and use of assistive devices to help with activities of daily living is presented. The psychosocial issues that affect people with polio-related disability are also addressed.

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.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

1560536063

OCLC:

52996031