What is Polio? - Poliomyelitis is an ancient disease. This article describes the polio virus, how it affects the body, symptoms, late effects and polio medical alerts.
What is Post Polio? - Findings from the WA Polio Clinic including Immune Function, General Health, Solving Problems, Equipment and the last resort, Surgery.
Unfinished Business - "I'm one of the lucky ones" Why do we all say this? Here we look at the 3 groups of polio survivors and how they are coping.
Polio Feet Problems - Postural changes, High Arch, Flatfoot, Flacid Foot and Toe Problems.
To Exercise... or Not?- We all need some exercise but we must take care to not overdo it.
Fatigue and Pain- A look at the physiology of how a muscle works.
Weakness & Nerve Pain- Polio damages the nerve cells in the spinal column leaving areas of weakness and pain.
Did You Sleep Well?- Describes the phases of sleep and gives suggestions on getting a good night's sleep.
Swallowing Difficulties for Polios - Things to do to help swallowing and a sleep apnoea alert.
Respiration Matters- An explanation of why many of us get short of breath sometimes.
Cautions for Surgery Post Polio - Problems with respiratory, general anaesthetics and recovery period are described witha pre-op checklist for you to follow.
Side Effects of the Drugs We Use - Commonly prescribed drugs can increase existing problems or have dangerous side effects in post polios.
Had a Good Fall Lately? - With falling over one of our most common problems, the practical advice given here can help minimise injury and speed recovery.
Keeping Polio Bodies Warm- Cold intolerance is a common feature in surviving polio and ageing.
Hot and Cold - Acid and Alkaline- Why you like spending a long time in a really hot bath or shower.
Carnitine for Energy - A brief word on Carnitine, for more detail see RESEARCH.
Alert: How are your Children/Grandchildren?- We are finding low levels of carnitine in a number of children and even grandchildren of polio survivors.
Can Abortive Polio Result in Late Effects Too? - Siblings, friends and relatives who were offcolour around the time you got polio may now be experiencing fatigue, pain or weakness.