Post Polio Syndrome

Post-polio syndrome (PPS) is a condition that affects polio survivors’ years after recovery from an initial acute attack of the poliomyelitis virus.  At Physio and Health Matters we understand PPS and the impact that it has on people’s lives.

PPS is a condition that affects polio survivors’ years after recovery from an initial acute attack of the poliomyelitis virus.  Most often, polio survivors start to experience gradual new weakening in muscles that were previously affected by the polio infection.

The most common symptoms include slowly progressive muscle weakness, fatigue and a gradual decrease in the size of muscles.  Pain from joint degeneration. The impact of PPS varies from person to person, some will experience only minor symptoms while others develop more disabling problems.

PPS is rarely life-threatening, but the symptoms can significantly interfere with an individual’s ability to function independently.

Here at Physio + Health Matters we have over 20 years’ experience and a team of specialist clinicians to support you in your rehabilitation needs. We have a range of options including (but not limited to)

• Hands on therapy
• Exercise Therapy / Home exercise plans
• Hydrotherapy
• Spasticity management / Botulinum toxin injections
• Orthotics and biomechanics assessment
• TENS, Ultrasound, interferential electrotherapy
• Lycra suits
• Functional Electrical Stimulation (FES)
• Orthotics and equipment