What method should be chosen to treat the sequelae of polio?

There are many diseases in the world that make people feel helpless. Some are too expensive and there is no way to cure them; some are illnesses inherited from childhood which we were ignorant of when we were young and we have no choice but to endure as we grow up. So how should the sequelae of polio be treated and what method should be chosen? The sequelae of polio are not a disease that manifests itself immediately, and often it is not until people grow up that they notice the disease. Now let’s see how to treat this disease.

1. Massage therapy : Roll back and forth on the paralyzed limbs, massage to relax the joints, rub the spine and limbs, and rub the local area to warm it up.

2. Functional exercise : For paralyzed limbs that cannot move, massage and acupressure can be performed first to promote blood circulation in the affected limbs, improve muscle nutrition and nerve regulation, and enhance muscle strength. For those whose affected limbs can make slight movements but have very poor muscle strength, they can be assisted to make passive movements such as extension, flexion, abduction and adduction. When the limbs are able to move but the muscle strength is still poor, the patient is encouraged to make automatic movements, undergo physical therapy, and use physical therapy tools to build muscle strength and correct deformities.

3. Physical therapy : hydrotherapy, electrotherapy, wax therapy, phototherapy, etc. can be used to relax the diseased muscles, enhance local blood flow and inflammation absorption.

4. Other treatment methods : Cupping, Chinese medicine fumigation and external application can be used to promote the recovery of paralyzed limbs. There are also reports on the use of acupoint stimulation and ligation therapy to promote muscle strength enhancement in limbs that have been paralyzed for a long time. Deformed limbs can be fixed with boards or plaster, and corrected with surgery.

To treat the sequelae of polio, we should follow the principle of early detection and early treatment so that the disease can be controlled and cured as soon as possible. To correctly treat the sequelae of polio, it is best to go to a regular hospital for treatment to ensure effectiveness. Of course, how to treat the disease correctly is also crucial in the process of treating the disease. If you have a good attitude, health will not be far away from you.