How Does Cane Handling Technique Impact Upper Extremity Function?: A Literature Review [PDF]
Ample literature resources currently exist that support the use of canes for individuals with a variety of impairments and limitations. Studies conclude that canes and walking aids help to improve balance and walking ability in both functional activities
Hanscom, Erin +3 more
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Eficacia do adestramento aeróbico e do adestramento de forza-resistencia nas enfermidades neuromusculares [PDF]
[Resumen] Objetivo. El objetivo de esta revisión es analizar la evidencia científica disponible sobre la eficacia del entrenamiento aeróbico y de fuerza-resistencia sobre las variables de progresión de la enfermedad, capacidad funcional, tolerancia al ...
Blanco Domato, Tania
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[Patients with postpoliomyelitis syndrome in a rehabilitation hospital].
An increasing number of patients with suspected post-polio syndrome are referred to Sunnaas Rehabilitation Hospital. Using a case history as illustration, the article presents the model used for examination and treatment of these patients, based upon clinical observations, functional tests and comprehensive judgement by the rehabilitation team.
J K, Stanghelle, S, Rand-Hendriksen
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[Five year follow-up of patients with postpoliomyelitis syndrome].
The purpose of this investigation was to study subjective symptoms, medical and social situation, pulmonary function and physical work capacity over a period of 3-5 years in patients with post-polio syndrome. We assessed a consecutive series of 68 patients admitted to our hospital because of post-polio syndrome, and re-assessed 63 of these patients 3-5
J K, Stanghelle, L V, Festvåg
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Physical activity in persons with late effects of polio [PDF]
Physical activity is beneficial for the health of persons with disabilities but the levels of such activity are lower than for persons without disability. In addition the level of physical activity decreases with increasing age.
Winberg, Cecilia
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Role of medical rehabilitation in postpoliomyelitis syndrome. A case report.
Postpoliomyelitis syndrome is characterized by a sudden or progressive loss of muscle strength, muscle atrophy, muscle pain, fatigue, intolerance to cold, after a period of at least 15 years from the acute polio virus infection, a period of neurological and functional stability.
Gabriela Bombonica, Dogaru +1 more
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Pain management in Postpoliomyelitis Syndrome: case study
A Síndrome Pós-Pólio (SPP) caracteriza-se por um novo episódio de fraqueza muscular e/ou fadiga muscular anormal em indivíduos que apresentaram poliomielite anterior aguda (PAA) anos antes. Ainda são poucos os relatos na literatura sobre o gerenciamento da dor na SSP. O objetivo deste trabalho é analisar o controle da dor na síndrome pós-pólio por meio
Orsini, Marco +10 more
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Postpoliomyelitis syndrome - etiology and RHB treatment options [PDF]
Bakalářská práce s názvem "Postpoliomyelitický syndrom - etiologie a možnosti RHB terapie" pojednává o problematice tohoto onemocnění, oficiálně uznaného za samostatnou diagnózu teprve před necelými třiceti lety.
Mejsnarová, Alena
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Prolongation of the effect of a single dose of rocuronium in a patient with postpolio syndrome under desflurane anesthesia: a case report. [PDF]
Kimura Y +3 more
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