Warm-water pools are especially helpful. Corrective shoes, canes, crutches and appropriate lower extremity bracing help prevent arthritis in the back and joints of the lower extremities Light leg braces, wide grips on wrists and hands and maintaining reasonable body weight reduce the danger of arthritis. Severely affected polio survivors should use wheelchairs or electric carts when traveling long distances. Psychological stress from the development of new impairments and disabilities is an important and real problem for polio survivors who experience the late effects of polio. Depression and anxiety may be secondary effects.
Support groups can be helpful.
Copyright, Privacy and Linking Policies. Read about our accessibility guidelines.