Poliomyelitis (polio) can leave lasting effects on muscle strength, mobility, and overall function, making everyday activities challenging. At Rehab Care, located in Wapda Town, Lahore, we offer specialized rehabilitation programs designed to help polio patients regain strength, improve mobility, and lead more independent lives.
Our experienced team uses a combination of physiotherapy, electrotherapy, and targeted exercise programs to address muscle weakness, joint stiffness, and movement difficulties caused by polio. We also focus on Post-Polio Syndrome (PPS) management, helping patients who experience new or worsening symptoms years after their initial recovery.
Every rehabilitation plan at Rehab Care is personalized — taking into account the severity of the condition, affected muscle groups, and each patient’s individual goals — so they can achieve the best possible outcome.
Our Poliomyelitis Rehabilitation Includes:
At Rehab Care, we’re dedicated to helping polio patients in Wapda Town, Lahore move forward with confidence, strength, and improved quality of life.
Signs and symptoms of non-paralytic polio can last from one to 10 days. These signs and symptoms can be flu-like and can include:
Non-paralytic polio is also known as abortive polio.
About 1 percent of polio cases can develop into paralytic polio. Paralytic polio leads to paralysis in the spinal cord (spinal polio), brain stem (bulbar polio), or both (bulbospinal polio).
Initial symptoms are similar to non-paralytic polio. But after a week, more severe symptoms will appear. These symptoms include:
In 5–10 percent of the polio paralysis cases, the virus will attack the muscles that help you breathe and cause death.
It’s possible for polio to return even after you’ve recovered. This can occur after 15 to 40 years. Common symptoms of post-polio syndrome (PPS) are:
Talk to your doctor if you’ve had polio and are starting to see these symptoms. It’s estimated that 20 10 25 % of people who survived polio will get PPS. PPS can’t be caught by others having this disorder. Treatment involves management strategies to improve your quality of life and reduce pain or fatigue.
