Post Polio Syndrome
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What is the definition of Post Polio Syndrome?
Symptoms and severity vary among affected people and may include muscle weakness and a gradual decrease in the size of muscles (atrophy); muscle and joint pain; fatigue; difficulty with gait; respiratory problems; and/or swallowing problems. Only a polio survivor can develop PPS. While polio is a contagious disease, PPS is not.
What are the alternative names for Post Polio Syndrome?
  • Post Polio syndrome
  • Polio late effects
  • Post-polio muscular atrophy
  • Post-polio sequelae
  • Post-poliomyelitic syndrome
  • Postpolio syndrome
  • Postpoliomyelitis syndrome
Who are the top Post Polio Syndrome Local Doctors?
Elite in Post Polio Syndrome
Elite in Post Polio Syndrome
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AZ Sint Jan Brugge Oostende AV

Brugge, VLG, BE 

Frans Nollet practices practicing medicine in Brugge, Belgium. Mr. Nollet is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Post Polio Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Post Polio Syndrome, Poliomyelitis, Myelitis, Cramp-Fasciculation Syndrome, and Bone Marrow Transplant.

Elite in Post Polio Syndrome
Elite in Post Polio Syndrome
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Utrecht, UT, NL 

Anita Beelen practices practicing medicine in Utrecht, Netherlands. Ms. Beelen is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Post Polio Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Post Polio Syndrome, Poliomyelitis, Myelitis, Primary Lateral Sclerosis, and Gastrostomy.

 
 
 
 
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Elite in Post Polio Syndrome
Elite in Post Polio Syndrome
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Amsterdam, NH, NL 

Fieke Koopman practices practicing medicine in Amsterdam, Netherlands. Koopman is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Post Polio Syndrome. They are also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Post Polio Syndrome, Cramp-Fasciculation Syndrome, Poliomyelitis, and Myelitis.

What are the latest Post Polio Syndrome Clinical Trials?
Power Forward Study: A Cross-Sector, Multisite Clinical Trial of a Powered Knee-Ankle-Foot Orthosis

Summary: The goal of this clinical trial is to evaluate the impact of using the Nomad powered KAFO in people who have had a musculoskeletal or neurological injury that has affected their ability to walk. The main questions it aims to answer are to quantify the effectiveness of the Nomad in improving mobility, balance, frequency of falls, and quality of life in individuals with lower-extremity impairments c...

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Impairments of Neuro-muscular Communication in Motor-Neuron Disease: A Bio-Marker for Early and Personalised Diagnosis

Summary: Motor neuron disease (MND) or ALS is a nervous system disease. ALS leads to a loss of movement ability that eventually leads to death. At the moment, there is no known treatment for ALS. Early diagnosis in individuals improves clinical care and facilitates timely entry into clinical trials. However, current methods for diagnosis are primarily clinical, and to date, no cost-effective biomarkers hav...

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Published Date: May 02, 2022
Published By: Genetic and Rare Diseases Informnation Center