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For those that develop a disability from polio, there are treatment considerations to discuss with the healthcare provider, including:
- Exercise
- Mobility aids
- Breathing equipment
- Lifestyle changes
- Support groups
- Counseling.
While there is no cure for polio disease, most people recover from polio without any long-term problems. Less than 1 percent of people will develop permanent paralysis. Unfortunately, there is no treatment that can prevent this complication.
Written by/reviewed by: Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
Last reviewed by: Arthur Schoenstadt, MD