《Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice》 ›› 2018, Vol. 24 ›› Issue (6): 682-685.doi: 10.3969/j.issn.1006-9771.2018.06.012

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Principle of Physical Activity in Patients with Post-polio Syndrome (review)

WANG Yu-ming1, 2, HUANG Ying3, GONG Hui-ming1, 2, ZHANG Ai-min4, YAO Bao-hua3   

  1. 1. Department of Spinal and Neural Functional Reconstruction, Beijing Bo'ai Hospital, China Rehabilitation Research Center, Beijing 100068, China;
    2. Capital Medical University School of Rehabilitation Medicine, Beijing 100068, China;
    3. China Administration of Sports for Persons with Disabilities, Beijing 101318, China;
    4. Research Institute of Rehabilitation Information, China Rehabilitation Research Center, Beijing 100068, China
  • Received:2018-01-09 Revised:2018-02-13 Published:2018-06-25 Online:2018-06-28
  • Contact: HUANG Ying. E-mail: huangying@caspd.org.cn

Abstract: Proper physical activities may improve strength and endurance, and improve flexibility and coordination, which contribute to improving the quality of life and independence in patients with post-polio syndrome (PPS). Patients should exercise in a controlled and sensible manner, avoiding intensive training and excessive muscle use, for fear that exacerbated symptoms and further loss of muscle strength appear. Exercises should not be performed until the patients have been checked and evaluated by experts, followed closely and with certain conditions. The exercise intensity should be adjusted and not exceed the patient's fatigue threshold. Individualized exercise prescription should be carried out after disease, surgery or injury.

Key words: post-polio syndrome, physical activity, review

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