Treatment the consequences of poliomyelitis in Naftalan

Some forms of poliomyelitis, such as abortive and meningial, do not leave consequences, although they require treatment of different duration. However, the paralytic form of poliomyelitis entails muscle atrophy, osteoporosis, joint deformity, the formation of contractures, habitual dislocations, scoliosis, kyphosis, gait disturbances. Children who have undergone polio, often begin to lag behind in physical development, they may develop a shortening of the limbs affected by the disease. The basis of rehabilitation after poliomyelitis is the prevention of the appearance of joint contractures and deformities. If surgical treatment was performed, then a course of physical rehabilitation with physical procedures, physical therapy, massage sessions, and reflexology is required.