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Is It Possible To Walk While Suffering From Polio?
Question: Hi, I m affected with polio and I wanted how I can walk again..
Brief Answer:
it depends...
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
muscular paralysis may progress for up to one week after its onset. 1 out of 3 patients will get better. Most of the reversible damage will have disappeared after one month. No damage can be reversed after 9 months have passed. If the time has passed, you can only try to use effectively what's left by means of physiotherapy.
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it depends...
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
muscular paralysis may progress for up to one week after its onset. 1 out of 3 patients will get better. Most of the reversible damage will have disappeared after one month. No damage can be reversed after 9 months have passed. If the time has passed, you can only try to use effectively what's left by means of physiotherapy.
I hope you find my comments helpful!
You can contact me again, if you'd like any clarification or further information.
Kind Regards!
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