What internists need to know about postpolio syndrome

Julie K. Silver; Dorothy D. Aiello

What internists need to know about postpolio syndrome

Julie K. Silver, MD
Julie K. Silver
Medical Director, Spaulding-Framingham Outpatient Center, Framingham, Mass
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and Dorothy D. Aiello, PT
Dorothy D. Aiello
Assistant professor, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Mass
PT

Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine
September 2002,
69
(9)
704-711;

ABSTRACT

Decades after recovery from polio, many patients develop new muscle weakness and other symptoms that can lead to increased debility. Treatment is aimed at the most prominent symptoms. Medications may help, as well as physical therapy and a carefully paced exercise program. Screening for osteopenia and osteoporosis is recommended.

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What internists need to know about postpolio syndrome

Julie K. Silver

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and Dorothy D. Aiello

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Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine

September 2002,

69

(9)

704-711;

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What internists need to know about postpolio syndrome

Julie K. Silver

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and Dorothy D. Aiello

Dorothy D. Aiello

Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine

September 2002,

69

(9)

704-711;

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