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From the Institute for Integrative Healthcare

Post-Polio Syndrome

Description:

Post-polio syndrome is a group of symptoms common to polio survivors. Symptoms include sudden onset of fatigue, achiness and weakness as well as breathing and sleeping difficulties.

Precautions:

Massage can be administered to those with post-polio syndrome and may help reduce fatigue and achiness as well as improve sleep.

Can be alleviated by:

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