Why the study?
Does physical activity during the preparalytic stage increase the severity of paralysis in patients with poliomyelitis?
Population
Patients with poliomyelitis in New York State
Comparison
Physical activity during the preparalytic stage vs Bed rest or less physical activity
Design
Cohort
Authors
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Activity in meningeal stage may worsen adult outcomes but not children's; leaves open rest recommendations pending higher-level evidence.
Does physical activity during the preparalytic stage increase the severity of paralysis in patients with poliomyelitis?
Robert M. Albrecht (1951) studied this question.
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