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Polio Patient, Difficulty In Standing On Foot. What Treatment Should Be Taken?
hello there...i am writing from pakistan....my sister age of 24 is polio patient....her lower part doesnnt work prperly its like use less...she cant stand on her foot but she still can move her feet and finger of feets....her legs looks like normal and blood transfusion is ok.....so please let me know if it is possible she can stand on her legs even with any stick or support.... hopefully waiting for ur kind reply... muhammad ishaq YYYY@YYYY 0092-344-0000
Thu, 25 Oct 2012
Hello.
Thanks for writing to us.
It seems that the muscle weakness due to polio has caused the inability to stand. Regular physiotherapy exercises can help her stand with support in few months.
I hope this information has been both informative and helpful for you.
Regards,
Dr. Rakhi Tayal
drrakhitayal@gmail.com
Thanks for writing to us.
It seems that the muscle weakness due to polio has caused the inability to stand. Regular physiotherapy exercises can help her stand with support in few months.
I hope this information has been both informative and helpful for you.
Regards,
Dr. Rakhi Tayal
drrakhitayal@gmail.com
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