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Handbook on the Late Effects
of Poliomyelitis for
Physicians and Survivors© 

cover of Handbook on The Late Effects of Poliomyelitis for Physicians and SurvivorsPHI's 120-page book, in dictionary
format, that contains 90 entries,
a compilation of the research
and experience of more than
40 experts. A valuable resource
for polio survivors and
their health professionals.

Edited by Frederick M. Maynard, MD, currently
in private practice of physiatry in Marquette, Michigan, and Joan L. Headley, MS, polio
survivor and Executive Director of PHI.

The Handbook, first published in 1984, retains the easy-to-use dictionary format in presenting information appropriate for polio survivors and health professionals who treat them.

Available for $11.50 USA; $16.50 Canada/Mexico; $22.50 outside USA (postpaid).

For bulk pricing, email info@post-polio.org.
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The 90 entries in the Handbook are diverse
and include such topics as:
Adaptive Equipment Orthopedic Surgery
Alternative Therapies Orthotics
Anesthesia Oxygen
Cold Intolerance Pain
Communication Physical Therapy
Coughing Pulmonary Function Tests
Diagnosis Sleep Apnea
Disability, Social Security Support Groups
Electromyography (EMG) Swallowing
Employment Trauma
Epidemiology Underventilation
Exercise Vaccines, Polio
Fatigue Ventilators
Hospitalization Weakness
Hospitalization, Emergency Wellness
Independent Living
Medications
Occupational Therapy
Entries available in Spanish (online only):
Alternative Therapies Pain
Anesthesia Pulmonary Function Tests
Cold Intolerance Support Groups
Diagnosis Swallowing
Evaluation Underventilation
Exercise Weakness
Medications Wellness
Orthotics

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