Patient's question:
The child has been undergoing rehabilitation training for polio since birth, and residual effects still remain. Is it generally effective to correct the sequelae of infantile paralysis?Doctor's answer:
The correction of post-polio syndrome still yields certain effects, especially for patients with mild post-polio symptoms. The following correction methods can be adopted:1. Massage therapy: Parents typically roll over the paralyzed areas of the child for about 8 minutes, massage loose joints for about 3 minutes, and massage the spine and limbs 5-6 times. Local massage is warm, performed once a day or every other day.
2. Physical therapy: Hydrotherapy, electrotherapy, and phototherapy can be used to treat post-polio syndrome, promoting muscle relaxation and blood circulation.
3. Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) treatments: Some TCM methods, such as cupping, steam bathing, and topical application of herbal medicine, are also available.