Treatments
Polio (Post-polio care)
Strength, joint care and walking support for polio survivors.
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Many adults who had polio in childhood develop new weakness, fatigue or joint pain years later. Physiotherapy helps manage these changes with careful strengthening, pacing and the right supports, so daily life stays comfortable.
How physiotherapy helps
- Careful strengthening without overuse
- Relief for overloaded joints
- Calliper and footwear advice
- Energy pacing for daily work
What to expect at home
- 01Assessment of walking, aids and home layout
- 02Joint-friendly exercise routine
- 03Pain relief techniques
- 04Fall prevention
Common questions
What is post-polio syndrome?+
New weakness, fatigue or pain that appears many years after the original polio infection.
Will exercise make me weaker?+
Not if it is dosed correctly. Exercise is kept below the fatigue level and rest is built in.
Ready to start recovering at home?
Share a few details and we will call you back to plan the first visit.