Post-Polio Syndrome
Post-Polio Syndrome can affect people who previously recovered from polio, causing new or worsening muscle weakness and fatigue years later.
Common causes or risk factors
- Gradual deterioration of nerve cells previously damaged by poliovirus
Common symptoms
- Progressive muscle weakness
- Severe fatigue
- Joint and muscle pain
- Muscle wasting
- Reduced endurance and mobility
How it is diagnosed
- History of prior polio infection
- Physical and neurological examination
- Testing to rule out other neuromuscular conditions
How orthotic care may help
KAFOs, AFOs, or other orthoses may support safe standing, walking, and mobility.
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