Postpolio syndrome
By: [edited by] Julie K. Silver, Anne C. Gawne.
Contributors: Silver, J. K. 1965-; Gawne, Anne C. d. 2002.
Publisher: Hanley & Belfus
Published: 2004
Place of publication: Philadelphia
Language: eng
Number of pages: 323
Subjects: Postpoliomyelitis syndrome; Postpoliomyelitis Syndrome
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: Diagnosing postpolio syndrome: inclusion and exclusion criteria; title: Evaluating and treating symptomatic postpolio patients; title: The interdisciplinary team assessment; title: Electrophysiology of postpolio syndrome; title: Joint and muscle pain; title: Postpolio fatigue; title: Postpolio pulmonary dysfunction; title: Speech and swallowing in postpolio syndrome; title: Exercise in the treatment of postpolio syndrome; title: Physical therapy in the management of chronic poliomyelitis and postpolio syndrome; title: Aquatic therapy for polio survivors; title: Screening and treatment of the polio foot and ankle; title: Gait, orthoses, footwear, and assistive devices; title: Powered mobility for polio survivors; title: The role of occupational therapy in the management of polio survivors; title: Energy conservation and pacing; title: Aging with polio; title: Psychological well-being of polio survivors.