Postpolio syndrome / [edited by] Julie K. Silver, Anne C. Gawne.
| Other author | Silver, J. K. (Julie K.), 1965- |
| Other author | Gawne, Anne C. (Anne Carrington), -2002. |
| Format | Electronic |
| Publication Info | Philadelphia : Hanley & Belfus, |
| Description | xii, 323 p. : ill. ; 24 cm. |
| Supplemental Content | Full text available from eBook - Clinical Medicine pre-2007 [EBCM0006] |
| Subjects |
| Contents | Diagnosing postpolio syndrome: inclusion and exclusion criteria -- Evaluating and treating symptomatic postpolio patients -- The interdisciplinary team assessment -- Electrophysiology of postpolio syndrome -- Joint and muscle pain -- Postpolio fatigue -- Postpolio pulmonary dysfunction -- Speech and swallowing in postpolio syndrome -- Exercise in the treatment of postpolio syndrome -- Physical therapy in the management of chronic poliomyelitis and postpolio syndrome -- Aquatic therapy for polio survivors -- Screening and treatment of the polio foot and ankle -- Gait, orthoses, footwear, and assistive devices -- Powered mobility for polio survivors -- The role of occupational therapy in the management of polio survivors -- Energy conservation and pacing -- Aging with polio -- Psychological well-being of polio survivors. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Access restriction | Available only to authorized users. |
| Technical details | Mode of access: World Wide Web |
| Genre/form | Electronic books. |
| LCCN | 2003107490 |
| ISBN | 1560536063 |