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The goal of treatment is to control symptoms while the infection runs its course. People with severe cases may need lifesaving measures, especially breathing help.
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There is no specific treatment for polio except symptomatic. Therapy is designed to make the patient more comfortable(pain medications and hot packs to soothe the muscles), and intervention if the muscles responsible for breathing fail(for instanc...
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The treatment team ideally consists of the family physician, neurologist, infectious disease specialist, physical therapists, occupational therapists, specialty nurses, and family members. In field conditions in developing countries, the treatmen...
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There is no specific treatment for polio except symptomatic. Therapy is designed to make the patient more comfortable(pain medications and hot packs to soothe the muscles), and intervention if the muscles responsible for breathing fail(for instanc...
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Physical therapists provide services to restore function, improve mobility, relieve pain, and prevent or limit permanent physical disabilities among those suffering from injuries, disabilities, or disease.Organized physical therapy began during Wo...
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Physical therapists teach people recovering from surgery or with injuries, sprains or arthritis how to perform exercises that will help them gain strength and mobility and prevent recurring injury. Here are suggestions to help you get the most from physical therapy.
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Chest physical therapy is the term for a group of treatments designed to improve respiratory efficiency, promote expansion of the lungs, strengthen respiratory muscles, and eliminate secretions from the respiratory system.The purpose of chest phys...
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Coworkers may include physical therapists, other health care and rehabilitation professionals. Physical therapy aides also work with PTAs; aides perform a more limited range of functions, albeit similar, along with clerical, maintenance, and other...
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I was in a car accident four weeks ago. I have had physical therapy for the last three weeks and it seems to hurt more than it helps. I am still feeling pain and spasms. Can you suggest another option?
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Mechanical ventilation is the use of a mechanical device(machine) to inflate and deflate the lungs.Mechanical ventilation provides the force needed to deliver air to the lungs in a patient whose own ventilatory abilities are diminished or lost.Bre...
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Ventilation management involves providing optimal mechanical ventilation in order to promote the patient''s recovery and to reestablish spontaneous breathing.Mechanical ventilation is used when a patient is unable to breathe adequately on their own...
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