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What Exercises Are Recommended For Polio Patients?
i am 26 years old and i am suffering from polio in my left leg. i dont get power to kick through my left leg or push it forward what excercise i should do to get power in my left leg and this leg is also thinner then right one please tell me how to make a proper balance
Wed, 25 Nov 2015
hi
There are active and passive exercises of knee, ankle and legs moving in planes each joint has.,it is to be preceeded with olemessa oil massage,physical therapy, muscle-nerve stimulation by devices.First show a orthopedic doctor to determine grade of muscle power in leg and knee muscles and foot and if any polio caliper or brace has to be added.next consult a trained physiotherapist for learning the exercises necessary
thanks
There are active and passive exercises of knee, ankle and legs moving in planes each joint has.,it is to be preceeded with olemessa oil massage,physical therapy, muscle-nerve stimulation by devices.First show a orthopedic doctor to determine grade of muscle power in leg and knee muscles and foot and if any polio caliper or brace has to be added.next consult a trained physiotherapist for learning the exercises necessary
thanks
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