Changes in strength over time among polio survivors

Klein MG, Whyte J, Keenan MA, Esquenazi A, Polansky M  Arch Phys Med Rehabil  2000 Aug;81(8):1059-64 Moss Rehabilitation Research Institute, Philadelphia, PA 19141, USA. OBJECTIVE: To study changes in the strength of different muscle groups in polio survivors over a...

Postpolio syndrome: a 5 year follow-up

Stanghelle, J ;Festvåg, L  Spinal Cord  1997 Aug; 35(8):  503-8 ABSTRACT: The purpose of this investigation was to study subjective symptoms, medical and social situation, pulmonary function and physical work capacity during a period of 3-5 years in patients with the...

Post-Polio Syndrome-A Case Report

Bougie, J. ;Cassidy, J. ;Donat, J.  Journal of the Neuromusculoskeletal System 1994 Sum; 2(2): 75-8 ABSTRACT: Post-polio syndrome (PPS) is the name given to late symptoms of pain, and fatigue experienced by patients who were afflicted with poliomyelitis. Although...

Incidence and nature of dysphagia in polio survivors

Coelho CA, Ferranti R  Arch Phys Med Rehabil  1991 Dec;72(13):1071-5 Department of Communication Disorders, Gaylord Hospital, Wallingford, CT 06492. Questionnaires pertaining to swallowing function were mailed to 220 members of postpolio support groups in Connecticut....