Key result
Patients with post-poliomyelitis syndrome had higher energy expenditure, especially in occupational physical activity at ages 21-30 years, compared to those with poliomyelitis sequelae.
Why the study?
Is higher historical energy expenditure associated with the development of post-poliomyelitis syndrome?
Observational (n=116)
Is higher historical energy expenditure associated with the development of post-poliomyelitis syndrome?
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Higher occupational physical activity during the third decade of life may be a critical risk factor for the development of post-poliomyelitis syndrome.
METHODS: The Baecke questionnaire for the evaluation of habitual physical activity (HPA), assessment of quality of life (WHOQOL-Bref), and the Fatigue Severity Scale were administered to patients with PPS, poliomyelitis sequelae (PS) and to a control group (CG). Participated in the study 116 individuals (PPS=52,PS= 28,CG=36). RESULTS: Patients with PPS tended to increase their HPA from 10 to 20 years of age, compared with those in the PS group and the CG. In the period from 21 to 30 years of age, there was significant increase in the PPS group's occupational physical activity compared to the PS group, and the occupational physical activity (21-30 years of age) correlated with the onset of symptoms of PPS. CONCLUSION: Patients with PPS had a higher energy expenditure during life, especially in occupational physical activity at ages 21-30 years, suggesting this decade is critical for the development of PPS.
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Pereira et al. (2017) conducted an observational in Post-poliomyelitis syndrome (n=116). Habitual and occupational physical activity vs. Poliomyelitis sequelae and healthy controls was evaluated on Habitual physical activity and occupational physical activity. Patients with post-poliomyelitis syndrome had higher energy expenditure, especially in occupational physical activity at ages 21-30 years, compared to those with poliomyelitis sequelae.
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