Post Polio Syndrome - Management & Treatment in Primary

aPPendix 3
Post Polio syndrome
website links
The following websites may be of interest to those wishing to learn
more about the condition;
Post Polio Support Group, Ireland.
The Group sets up linkages between Polio Survivors so that no one feels
isolated or alone. The Group provides support programmes and raises
funds to help it to continue a high level of support to Polio Survivors. In
particular, there is a focus on the provision of aids, appliances, therapy
services and other services which promote the dignity of Survivors and
assist them to live independent lives.
www.ppsg.ie
Lincolnshire Polio Network.
Extensive information service for Polio Survivors and Medical
Professionals, and offers an expanding catalogued library of full
text articles on Post Polio Conditions plus resource directories and
newsletters.
www.ott.zynet.co.uk/polio/lincolnshire/
Post-Polio Health International USA.
Information source for Polio Survivors, Ventilator Users and Medical
Professionals. Publishers of Post-Polio Health and Ventilator Assisted
Living.
www.post-polio.org/
National Institute of Neurological Disorders & Strokes
Information page for Post Polio Syndrome (PPS): Description, Cause,
Diagnosis, Treatment, Exercise etc.
www.ninds.nih.gov/disorders/post_polio/detail_post_polio.htm
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