Key result
Judicious exercise within the constraints of fatigue and pain improves muscle strength, range of motion, cardiorespiratory fitness, and ambulation efficiency in post-polio patients.
Why the study?
Does judicious exercise improve muscle strength and fitness in post-polio individuals?
Population
Post-polio individuals
Design
Review
Authors
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May support judicious exercise in post-polio syndrome; leaves open need for RCTs to confirm benefits.
Does judicious exercise improve muscle strength and fitness in post-polio individuals?
Judicious exercise, when kept within reasonable limits to avoid excessive fatigue and pain, can improve muscle strength and cardiorespiratory fitness in post-polio patients.
Agre et al. (1997) conducted a review in Late polio / post-polio syndrome. Judicious exercise was evaluated. Judicious exercise within the constraints of fatigue and pain improves muscle strength, range of motion, cardiorespiratory fitness, and ambulation efficiency in post-polio patients.
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