POST-POLIOMYELITIS SYNDROME

Course overview

Post-poliomyelitis syndrome (PPS) is a disorder of the nervous system characterized by chronic progressive weakness, muscle cramps, joint pain, and fatigue. This continuing education module is designed to give the reader/learner an increased understanding of PPS, including its clinical presentation, symptoms, and treatment, and to aid in caring for the patient with this diagnosis. Readers may explore any or all of the topics. One contact hour of continuing education credit is available for those who successfully complete the post-test and evaluation form.