Montreal public-health authorities are baffled and disturbed by a surge of cases of children who have become paralyzed by a viral polio-like illness in recent weeks, echoing similar increases in the United States.
Read morePolio outbreak in Papua New Guinea
Papua New Guinea health authorities have confirmed that the country is experiencing its first polio outbreak in 18 years, after one case of the virus was confirmed in an urban settlement in the country's second largest city.
Read moreThe importance of friends with similar disabilities
Imagine the emotional support and nurturance you might receive from having friends who can laugh about positive polio relating events and commiserate about bad ones as well as.
Read moreDid you miss the October Information Session?
My Polio Story - Kim Doung
I was born in Cambodia in 1984, and contracted polio when I was less than one. Throughout my childhood, my parents took me to various doctors, based on recommendations, so I’ve had many different treatments
When I was nine years my family and I emigrated to Australia. When we settled in Adelaide, the doctors at the Women’s & Children’s Hospital began to treat the effects of my polio straight away.
Read moreMy Polio Story - Lynda Shaw
I was born in Ghana, West Africa in 1955, where at just one year old I contracted poliomyelitis. While I can recall some childhood memories of leg stretches and massages, my main recollection of treatment for my polio was an operation I had on my leg aimed at lengthening my Achilles tendon and straightening my foot.
In 1980, I migrated to Australia settling in Adelaide, soon after arriving, I was fortunate to have a second operation on my leg, as the first one I underwent as a child in Ghana had been done prematurely – before I had finished growing.
Clinical Practice Workshops for Health Professionals
Help your health professionals help you!
Polio Australia are hosting clinical workshops especially for health professional to learn more about the Late Effects of Polio and strategies to treat the symptoms.
Download the flyer and give it to your health professionals.
Read moreLate Effects of Polio Information Session
There will be a free information session on the 6th October at Glenunga Hub.
This time specialists will be discussing:
How is medical management necessary?
What should I expect from an Occupational Therapist or Physiotherapist?
How much exercise or activity is safe?
What is the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS)?
How does My Aged Care work for me?
Spaces are limited so please ensure you book.
Read moreSpring 2018 Newsletter
Welcome to the Spring edition of the Polio SA newsletter
Read moreFlu, Fatigue and Post-Polio Syndrome Dr. William DeMayo, MD - DeMayo’s Q & A Clinic
Exploring issues that could be causing fatigue
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