strengthening exercise

[dess_pt]

what is the best strengthening exercise for the polio patient?

[vshivananda]

before treating you need to evaluate the patient. you need to strengthen by various means like weights, faradic stimulation, free exs.
the golden rule is that if the grade is 0 the muscles will not recover, but if the grade is 2-3 then the muscles can be strengthned

[Canuck Physio]

Originally Posted by dess_pt

what is the best strengthening exercise for the polio patient?

Has this patient had Tendon Transfer surgery (ie. the hamstrings is insertion is relocated to act as a knee extensor?).

Additionally think holistically, where are the major muscle problems/imbalances, perhaps examine holistically and globally, and then determine specific locations that need local treatment in isolation before moving on to larger movements.

Are they using walking aids?

Regards