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Does an aggressive six-week isokinetic exercise program cause deleterious effects or affect muscle strength in a patient with post-polio syndrome?
Does an aggressive six-week isokinetic exercise program cause deleterious effects or affect muscle strength in a patient with post-polio syndrome?
An aggressive six-week isokinetic exercise program did not cause deleterious effects in a 59-year-old patient with post-polio syndrome, suggesting strenuous exercise may not be strictly contraindicated.
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Should not yet change exercise guidance in post-polio syndrome; leaves open need for controlled trials to confirm safety.
Several authors have reported on post-polio syndrome, indicating a decline in muscle strength in individuals years after the onset of poliomyelitis. These reports include suggestions that strenuous exercise programs are contraindicated and may have deleterious effects for patients with post-polio syndrome. The purpose of this case study was to examine the effects of an aggressive, six-week isokinetic exercise program on a 59-year-old patient with post-polio syndrome. Peak torque values were assessed before and during the exercise program, and 6 and 22 weeks following cessation of the exercise program. The results indicate no deleterious effects secondary to the exercise program. The authors suggest future research strategies to investigate the efficacy of exercise programs for patients with post-polio syndrome.
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