MND-POST POLIO SYNDROME (PPS) EXERCISE REGIMEN

SUMMARY

1. Patient must not exercise to fatigue to preserve motor units – allow recovery every 2^nd day, non-fatiguing exercise program, short repetitions.
2. Should avoid overuse.
3. It is important to maintain conditioning/function and prevent contractures with stretching.
4. Hydrotherapy is useful to preserve strength and cardiovascular fitness.

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