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I read that you don't recommend exercise for polio survivors who are getting weaker. But if I stop exercising and do nothing, won't I lose muscle tone, get flabby and become deconditioned and even weaker?
You're asking a good question. It's vital that polio survivors understand what the research really says about exercise for newly-weakened muscles and know the definitions of "muscle tone" and "deconditioned."
Read moreAfter 35 years of searching, archaeologists from The Post-Polio Institute have unearthed the “Commandments“ for treating Post-Polio Sequelae (PPS) . . .
Read moreWhy do some polio survivors experience that their "good leg" is getting weaker even though they "didn't have polio" in that leg.
Read moreCongratulations Ann for receiving the Order of Australia Medal.
Mrs Ann Dorothea Buchan OAM South Australia for service to medicine as a neurological physiotherapist.
Now semi-retired, Ann continues to see some people privately and delivers training to physiotherapists on a variety of neurological conditions and factors.
Read moreI am very pleased to be able to introduce you all to Helen Leach. Helen is employed to perform 15 hours of work per week for Polio SA. Helen has been employed to improve services to Members of Polio SA.
Read morePlease be advised that the Annual General Meeting of Polio SA will be held on Sunday August 18 2019 at 302 South Road Hilton, the location of the office of Polio SA, commencing at 1 pm.
Read morePolio Australia will be hosting a South Australian information session in May in Berri
15th May 2019 – Berri Hotel Riverview Drive, Berri at 2:30 - 4pm
Read moreThe Julia Farr Association General Purpose Distribution Fund
This fund is available to assist financially disadvantaged people living with disability to access items that will improve their quality of life
Read moreIn this edition
From the President
In-depth look at anaesthesia for Polio Survivors
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Member Services.
The good Mail.
An in depth and very detailed look at anaesthesia for Polio Survivors. As well as a checklist to discuss with your surgeon before surgery.
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