Effect of Exercise and Lifestyle Modification in Post-polio Syndrome: On Fatigue and Functional capacity

Sharma, Srishti S.; Sheth, Megha S.

ISBN 10: 3659675660 / ISBN 13: 9783659675669

Published by LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing, 2015

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Effect of Exercise and Lifestyle Modification in Post-polio Syndrome: On Fatigue and Functional capacity
• Publisher: LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
• Publication Date: 2015
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 3659675660
• ISBN 13: 9783659675669
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

Post-polio syndrome (PPS) refers to a clinical disorder affecting polio survivors with sequel years after the initial polio attack. These patients report new musculo-skeletal symptoms like fatigue, pain, new and unusual muscular deficits, on healthy as well as deficient muscles initially affected by the Poliovirus. For many patients with PPS, the recurrence of weakness, pain and fatigue is very distressing. Exercise is of paramount importance with regard to remaining independent during routine daily activities. Our study has shown improvements in fatigue and functional capacity following exercise and lifestyle modification; and lifestyle modification alone. Furthermore, increase in physical function was also observed following exercise with lifestyle modification. Administration of a regular exercise programme will be beneficial to patients with PPS. Hence, it is considered appropriate that patients with PPS with distinct impairment in functional capacity should be given an exercise programme along with lifestyle modification.

About the Author

Srishti Sanat Sharma, MPT-Rehabilitation, Consulting Physiotherapist, India. Member of Indian Association of Physiotherapy (MIAP).Megha Sandeep Sheth, MPT- Rehabilitation, Lecturer at SBB College of Physiotherapy,India. MIAP. International Health professional from India in Post Polio Health International’s post polio directory- 2014.