To Help Us Understand Why We Need Special Providers for our Care.
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitative Physicians (or) Physiatrist
Note: Dr. William DeMayo, MD is a PPS experienced Rehabilitative Physician. You can find his Articles and Biography HERE.
Note: Dr. William DeMayo, MD is a PPS experienced Rehabilitative Physician. You can find his Articles and Biography HERE.
What is Physiatry? How can it help me?
From Richard Bruno, HD, PhD
From Richard Bruno, HD, PhD
What is the difference between an MD and an OD ?
Physiatrists can be either one.
Physiatrists can be either one.
What is a Physiatrist?
What types of treatment do they offer? |
What is a Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Doctor? (Physiatrist)
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Additional PPS Health Care Providers
Health Care Professionals Polio Survivor's Might Want to See In this video we go through some of the health professionals you might see, and why you might see them. Feel free to add other suggestions! From Polio Australia |
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Identifying Best Practices in Diagnosis and Care
From Post-Polio Health International
From Post-Polio Health International
Is it OK for me to see a Chiropractor?
By Dr. Victoria Burke, DC
By Dr. Victoria Burke, DC
Medical Management of Post-Polio Syndrome
by Dr. Carol Vandenakker Albanese, MD (Published by Post-Polio Health International)
by Dr. Carol Vandenakker Albanese, MD (Published by Post-Polio Health International)
What is an Orthotist ?
By Andrea Lawall Rogue
By Andrea Lawall Rogue
Physical Therapy - What is it ?
From WebMD
From WebMD
The Role of a Primary Care Physician in the Life of a Polio Survivor
By Dr. William DeMayo, MD (for Post-Polio Health International)
By Dr. William DeMayo, MD (for Post-Polio Health International)
Funding Resources:
A Polio Survivor’s Guide: Funding Resources for Medical and Adaptive Resources.
An Important Provider Resource for Polio Survivors from Post-Polio Health International
An Important Provider Resource for Polio Survivors from Post-Polio Health International
A Reminder: Funds Available
PHI has funds to assist with the purchase of bracing and custom-made or modified shoes.
Please send an email to info@post-polio.org for an application. Please apply before you purchase. PHI will review the application, call the applicant and the company. If approved, PHI sends funds directly to the brace (or) shoe maker.
PHI has funds to assist with the purchase of bracing and custom-made or modified shoes.
Please send an email to info@post-polio.org for an application. Please apply before you purchase. PHI will review the application, call the applicant and the company. If approved, PHI sends funds directly to the brace (or) shoe maker.