Key result
Individuals with postpolio syndrome commonly experience fatigue, pain, respiratory and sleep complaints, and increased risk for falls, though associations with age-related factors are variable.
Population
Individuals with postpolio syndrome (PPS)
Design
Review
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May support symptom monitoring in postpolio syndrome; leaves open optimal interventions and age interactions.
Individuals with postpolio syndrome experience serious secondary health conditions such as fatigue, pain, and respiratory issues, highlighting the need for longitudinal research and targeted interventions.
McNalley et al. (2014) conducted a review in postpolio syndrome (PPS). Postpolio syndrome was evaluated on Prevalence and severity of secondary health conditions and association with aging. Individuals with postpolio syndrome commonly experience fatigue, pain, respiratory and sleep complaints, and increased risk for falls, though associations with age-related factors are variable.
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