Massage treatment for polio

Polio is an acute infectious disease caused by a virus that can seriously endanger physical health. Its manifestations are varied and can usually be seen in infants when they are very young. It is an acute disease caused by the polio virus. The incubation period is from five to thirty-five days, but usually seven to fourteen days, especially in cases with paralysis symptoms, which can be relieved by massage. So what are the methods of massage treatment for polio?

Treatment for polio

1. Acupuncture treatment for sequelae of poliomyelitis: suitable for those who are young, have a short course of illness, and have mild limb atrophy.

2. Physical therapy for sequelae of poliomyelitis: The treatment methods for sequelae of poliomyelitis include hydrotherapy, electrotherapy, wax therapy, phototherapy, etc. to relax the diseased muscles, enhance local blood flow and absorption of inflammation.

3. Massage therapy and functional exercise for patients with sequelae of poliomyelitis: patients can first massage and massage, roll back and forth on the paralyzed limbs for 8 to 10 minutes, then massage and relax the joints for 3 to 5 minutes, rub the relevant spine and limbs 5 to 6 times, and rub them locally, once a day or every other day, and teach family members to do it at home. Massage and massage can promote blood circulation in the paralyzed limbs that cannot move, improve muscle nutrition and nerve regulation, and enhance muscle strength. For those who can make slight movements of the affected limbs but have very poor muscle strength, they can be helped to make passive movements such as extension, flexion, abduction, and adduction. When the limbs can move but the muscle strength is still poor, the treatment methods for sequelae of poliomyelitis should pay attention to encouraging patients to make automatic movements, conduct physical therapy, and use physical therapy tools to exercise muscle strength and correct deformities.

4. Bed rest: The patient should stay in bed until the fever subsides for 1 week, and then avoid physical activities for at least 2 weeks. When lying in bed, you can use a footrest to keep the foot and calf at a correct angle to facilitate functional recovery.

5. Symptomatic treatment: Antipyretics, analgesics and sedatives can be used to relieve muscle spasms, discomfort and pain throughout the body; apply hot compresses every 2 to 4 hours for 15 to 30 minutes each time; hot baths are also effective, especially for young children, and have a synergistic effect when used in combination with analgesics; slight passive exercise can avoid deformities.

The above are the massage treatment methods for polio. However, we should also know that the treatment of polio is not a short period of time to see the effect, it is a difficult and long process, but we must persist and not give up.