The Late Effects of Polio: Introduction to Clinical Practice
This on-line resource module for health professionals was commisioned by Polio Australia and completed in October 2012. “The Late Effects of Polio: Introduction to Clinical Practice“ has been professionally written and reviewed by a team of volunteer medical professionals and has drawn from a large number of pre-existing resources based on best practice principles. It is intended that this initial module be promoted to a range of health service providers to assist in the management of the Late Effects of Polio for their patients. The content provides an overview of the broad range of symptoms associated with the Late Effects of Polio and Post-Polio Syndrome.
The Late Effects of Polio – Information For GPs (Queensland Health)
This web site contains the manual “The Late Effects of Polio: Resource Manual for Medical and Allied Health Professionals“. This web site was developed so that the information contained in the manual can be downloaded and made available to all Queensland Health employees.
The manual aims to present contemporary concepts for the assessment, diagnosis and management of the client with a history of polio. It endeavours to assist the health professional to deal with many of the issues these clients may present with.
Lincolnshire Post-Polio Network Library for Medical Professionals
It is the intention of the Lincolnshire Post-Polio Network to make all the information we collect available regardless of our views as to its content. The inclusion of a document in this library should not therefore be in any way interpreted as an endorsement.
People who had polio and are experiencing new symptoms need to be assessed by medical professionals who are experienced in Post-Polio to determine what is wrong and to give correct advice. The section Advise your Doctors of the Catalogue For the Polio Survivor, Friends and Family includes articles (for medical professionals) additional to those listed here, Non-Paralytic Polio and PPS being one significant example. We cannot emphasise enough that medical professionals should read the articles in that section as well as those below.
Catalogue Entry Index
- Pathophysiology and diagnosis of post-polio syndrome
- Poliomyelitis
- Poliomyelitis and the Post-Polio Syndrome
- Post-Polio Sequelae: Physiological and Psychological Overview
- Post-Polio Syndrome: Pathophysiology and Clinical Management
- Predictive Factors for Post-Poliomyelitis Syndrome
- Changes in Post-Polio Survivors Over Five Years: Symptoms and Reactions to Treatments
- Health and Demographic Characteristics of Polio Survivors
- A Qualitative Survey of Postpolio Syndrome in the Leeds area
- A Report Into The Consequences Of Living With Polio For 63,500 Years
- Survey of the Late Effects of Polio in Lothian
- Post-Polio Population Statistics – A Review
- Managing the Late Effects of Polio from a Life-Course Perspective
- Recognizing Typical Coping Styles Of Polio Survivors Can Improve Re-Rehabilitation
- The Postpolio Syndrome – An Overuse Phenomenon
- The Neuroanatomy Of Post-Polio Fatigue
- The Neuropsychology Of Post-Polio Fatigue
- The Pathophysiology Of Post-Polio Fatigue: A Role for the Basal Ganglia in the Generation of Fatigue
- Polioencephalitis and the Brain Fatigue Generator Model of Post-Viral Fatigue Syndromes
- Anticholinesterase-responsive neuromuscular junction transmission defects in post-poliomyelitis fatigue
- Anticholinesterases in Post-Poliomyelitis Syndrome
- Correlation of Electrophysiology with Pathology, Pathogenesis, and Anticholinesterase Therapy in Post-Polio Syndrome
- Stimulation frequency-dependent neuromuscular junction transmission defects in patients with prior poliomyelitis
- An Open Trial of Pyridostigmine in Post-poliomyelitis Syndrome
- Bromocriptine In The Treatment Of Post-Polio Fatigue: A pilot study with implications for the pathophysiology of fatigue
- Fainting and Fatigue: Causation or Coincidence?
- Effect of Treatment and Noncompliance on Post-Polio Sequelae
- Polioencephalitis, Stress And The Etiology Of Post-Polio Sequelae
- Postpoliomyelitis Syndrome: Assessment of Behavioral Features
- Predicting Hyperactive Behavior as a Cause of Non-Compliance with Rehabilitation: The Reinforcement Motivation Survey
- The Psychology Of Polio As Prelude To Post-Polio Sequelae: Behavior modification and psychotherapy
- Stress and “Type A” Behavior as Precipitants of Post-Polio Sequelae: The Felician/Columbia Survey
- Gait Analysis Techniques
- Gastrointestinal Involvement In The Post-Polio Syndrome (PPS)
- Late functional deterioration following paralytic poliomyelitis
- Endurance Training Effect on Individuals With Postpoliomyelitis
- Electrophysiology and Electrodiagnosis of the Post-Polio Motor Unit
- Electrodiagnostic Findings in 108 Consecutive Patients Referred to a Post-Polio Clinic – The Value of Routine Electrodiagnostic Studies
- Findings in Post-Poliomyelitis Syndrome
- Muscle Function, Muscle Structure, and Electrophysiology in a Dynamic Perspective in Late Polio
- Muscle Recovery in Poliomyelitis
- National Rehabilitation Hospital Limb Classification for Exercise, Research, and Clinical Trials in Post-Polio Patients
- The Distribution of the Permanent Paralysis in the Lower Limb in Poliomyelitis
- Pulmonary dysfunction and its management in post-polio patients
- Pulmonary Dysfunction and Sleep Disordered Breathing as Post-Polio Sequelae: Evaluation and Management
- Airway Secretion Clearance by Mechanical Exsufflation for Post-Poliomyelitis Ventilator-Assisted Individuals
Polio Above The Neck - article by Dr Susan Perlman
Previously much attention has been given to post-polio problems involving the limbs – a weak leg, fatiguing arms, etc. These manifestations of Post-Polio Syndrome (PPS) occur in people who had spinal poliomyelitis – the acute infection that affected anterior horn cells in the spinal cord segmentally.
Polio Services Victoria - Fact Sheets
Polio Services Victoria (PSV) is located at St. Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne in Melbourne, Australia. PSV Clinics provide initial specialised assessment and care planning, and offer long term review of people who have had polio. A medical referral from a GP or specialist is required before being seen in the clinic. On line fact sheets include:
- 20 Exercise Tips
- Anaesthesia and Surgery
- Energy Conservation
- Exercise – Client Brochure
- Exercise – Therapist Brochure
- Falls Prevention
- Fatigue Brochure
- Footwear Brochure
- Orthoses
- Late effects of poliomyelitis … for polio survivors, families and friends, for health professionals
- For Physical Therapists and Physical Therapist Assistants
- For Nurses
- Exercise for Polio Survivors
- Anesthesia Concerns for Polio Survivors
- Pool/Water Therapy
- Other Resources: Post-Polio Syndrome, Identifying Best Practices of Diagnosis and Care; Reports and CD from Post-Polio Task Force; and Medical/Clinical Publications about Post-Polio Syndrome and Other Post-Polio Problems
PPS Identifying Best Practices in Diagnosis & Care
In May 2000, the March of Dimes Birth Defects Foundation (March of Dimes), in collaboration with the Roosevelt Warm Springs Institute for Rehabilitation, held an international conference on post-polio syndrome (PPS) in Warm Springs, Ga, USA. The purpose of the conference was to review current informatino on the syndrome’s causes and promote information exchange on best practices regarding diagnosis, treatment and management of PPS. The two day conference convened many of the world’sleading experts on various aspects of PPS, including causes; diagnostic criteria; features of the disorder, including neurological, musculo-skeletal and respiratory problems; and treatments such as physiotherapy, occupational therapy, coping skills and nutrition. This report derives from that conference.
Treatment for Postpolio Syndrome
This Cochrane review was prepared and maintained by The Cochrane Collaboration and published in The Cochrane Library 2011, Issue 2. Postpolio syndrome (PPS) is a condition that can affect polio survivors years after recovery from an initial paralytic attack by the polio virus. PPS is characterised by progressive or new muscle weakness or decreased muscle endurance in muscles that were previously affected by the polio infection and in muscles that seemingly were unaffected, generalised fatigue and pain. These symptoms often lead to a decline in physical functioning.This review found inadequate evidence from randomised controlled studies to make definite conclusions on the effectiveness of different treatment options in people with PPS. Results indicate that drugs like IVIG and lamotrigine or muscle strengthening and static magnetic fields may be beneficial but need further investigation.