Living with polio [[electronic resource] ] : the epidemic and its survivors / / Daniel J. Wilson |
Autore | Wilson Daniel J. <1949-> |
Pubbl/distr/stampa | Chicago, : University of Chicago Press, c2005 |
Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (313 p.) |
Disciplina |
362.19691800973
616.8/35 616.835 |
Soggetto topico |
Poliomyelitis
Postpoliomyelitis syndrome |
Soggetto genere / forma | Electronic books. |
ISBN |
1-281-96683-5
9786611966836 0-226-90106-8 |
Formato | Materiale a stampa ![]() |
Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
Nota di contenuto | Front matter -- Contents -- Acknowledgments -- 1. Introduction -- 2. "I'm Afraid It's Polio" -- 3. The Crisis of Acute Poliomyelitis -- 4. Covenants of Work: Recovery and the Rehabilitation Hospital -- 5. Straws on the Ceiling: Life on the Polio Wards -- 6. Going Home to a Long Recovery -- 7. Resuming Life after Polio -- 8. Living with Polio -- 9. An Old Foe Returns: Post-Polio Syndrome -- 10. Epilogue -- Notes -- Index |
Record Nr. | UNINA-9910454174503321 |
Wilson Daniel J. <1949->
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Living with polio [[electronic resource] ] : the epidemic and its survivors / / Daniel J. Wilson |
Autore | Wilson Daniel J. <1949-> |
Pubbl/distr/stampa | Chicago, : University of Chicago Press, c2005 |
Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (313 p.) |
Disciplina |
362.19691800973
616.8/35 616.835 |
Soggetto topico |
Poliomyelitis
Postpoliomyelitis syndrome |
Soggetto non controllato | polio, epidemic, sickness, disease, illness, medical, medicine, poliomyelitis, infectious, poliovirus, central nervous system, muscle weakness, paralysis, history, historical, 20th century, united states of america, american society, children, childhood, crippling, disability, personal stories, testimonials, diagnosis, post-polio syndrome, hospitalization, hospitals, treatment, braces, crutches, postpoliomyelitis, recovery, rehabilitation |
ISBN |
1-281-96683-5
9786611966836 0-226-90106-8 |
Formato | Materiale a stampa ![]() |
Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
Nota di contenuto | Front matter -- Contents -- Acknowledgments -- 1. Introduction -- 2. "I'm Afraid It's Polio" -- 3. The Crisis of Acute Poliomyelitis -- 4. Covenants of Work: Recovery and the Rehabilitation Hospital -- 5. Straws on the Ceiling: Life on the Polio Wards -- 6. Going Home to a Long Recovery -- 7. Resuming Life after Polio -- 8. Living with Polio -- 9. An Old Foe Returns: Post-Polio Syndrome -- 10. Epilogue -- Notes -- Index |
Record Nr. | UNINA-9910782461903321 |
Wilson Daniel J. <1949->
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Living with polio : the epidemic and its survivors / / Daniel J. Wilson |
Autore | Wilson Daniel J. <1949-> |
Edizione | [1st ed.] |
Pubbl/distr/stampa | Chicago, : University of Chicago Press, c2005 |
Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (313 p.) |
Disciplina |
362.19691800973
616.8/35 616.835 |
Soggetto topico |
Poliomyelitis
Postpoliomyelitis syndrome |
ISBN |
1-281-96683-5
9786611966836 0-226-90106-8 |
Formato | Materiale a stampa ![]() |
Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
Nota di contenuto | Front matter -- Contents -- Acknowledgments -- 1. Introduction -- 2. "I'm Afraid It's Polio" -- 3. The Crisis of Acute Poliomyelitis -- 4. Covenants of Work: Recovery and the Rehabilitation Hospital -- 5. Straws on the Ceiling: Life on the Polio Wards -- 6. Going Home to a Long Recovery -- 7. Resuming Life after Polio -- 8. Living with Polio -- 9. An Old Foe Returns: Post-Polio Syndrome -- 10. Epilogue -- Notes -- Index |
Record Nr. | UNINA-9910822879503321 |
Wilson Daniel J. <1949->
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Chicago, : University of Chicago Press, c2005 | ||
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Post-polio syndrome [[electronic resource] ] : a guide for polio survivors and their families / / Julie K. Silver ; foreword by Lauro S. Halstead |
Autore | Silver J. K (Julie K.), <1965-> |
Pubbl/distr/stampa | New Haven, : Yale University Press, c2001 |
Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (299 p.) |
Disciplina | 616.8/35 |
Soggetto topico | Postpoliomyelitis syndrome |
Soggetto genere / forma | Electronic books. |
ISBN |
1-281-72193-X
9786611721930 0-300-12858-4 |
Formato | Materiale a stampa ![]() |
Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
Nota di contenuto | Front matter -- Contents -- Foreword -- Preface -- 1. Polio-A Look Back -- 2. Post-Polio Syndrome -- 3. Nonparalytic Polio and Post-Polio Syndrome -- 4. Finding Expert Medical Care -- 5. The EMG Controversy -- 6. Prevailing over Pain -- 7. Preserving and Protecting Your Arms -- 8. Sustaining Strength -- 9. Fighting Fatigue -- 10. Controlling Cold Intolerance -- 11. Respiratory Problems -- 12. Swallowing Issues -- 13. Exercise Essentials -- 14. Energy Conservation and Pacing -- 15. Nutrition and Weight -- 16. Preventing Falls and Further Disability -- 17. Keeping Bones Healthy and Strong -- 18. Mobility -- 19. Bracing, Shoes, and Assistive Devices -- 20. Wheelchairs and Scooters -- 21. Surgical Considerations -- 22. Complementary and Alternative Medicine -- 23. Designing a Safe and Comfortable Living Environment -- 24. Insurance and Disability Benefits -- 25. Sex and Intimacy -- 26. Coping with Polio and Post-Polio Syndrome -- Notes -- Index |
Record Nr. | UNINA-9910451824703321 |
Silver J. K (Julie K.), <1965->
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Post-polio syndrome [[electronic resource] ] : a guide for polio survivors and their families / / Julie K. Silver ; foreword by Lauro S. Halstead |
Autore | Silver J. K (Julie K.), <1965-> |
Pubbl/distr/stampa | New Haven, : Yale University Press, c2001 |
Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (299 p.) |
Disciplina | 616.8/35 |
Soggetto topico | Postpoliomyelitis syndrome |
ISBN |
1-281-72193-X
9786611721930 0-300-12858-4 |
Formato | Materiale a stampa ![]() |
Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
Nota di contenuto | Front matter -- Contents -- Foreword -- Preface -- 1. Polio-A Look Back -- 2. Post-Polio Syndrome -- 3. Nonparalytic Polio and Post-Polio Syndrome -- 4. Finding Expert Medical Care -- 5. The EMG Controversy -- 6. Prevailing over Pain -- 7. Preserving and Protecting Your Arms -- 8. Sustaining Strength -- 9. Fighting Fatigue -- 10. Controlling Cold Intolerance -- 11. Respiratory Problems -- 12. Swallowing Issues -- 13. Exercise Essentials -- 14. Energy Conservation and Pacing -- 15. Nutrition and Weight -- 16. Preventing Falls and Further Disability -- 17. Keeping Bones Healthy and Strong -- 18. Mobility -- 19. Bracing, Shoes, and Assistive Devices -- 20. Wheelchairs and Scooters -- 21. Surgical Considerations -- 22. Complementary and Alternative Medicine -- 23. Designing a Safe and Comfortable Living Environment -- 24. Insurance and Disability Benefits -- 25. Sex and Intimacy -- 26. Coping with Polio and Post-Polio Syndrome -- Notes -- Index |
Record Nr. | UNINA-9910777864703321 |
Silver J. K (Julie K.), <1965->
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New Haven, : Yale University Press, c2001 | ||
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Post-polio syndrome : a guide for polio survivors and their families / / Julie K. Silver ; foreword by Lauro S. Halstead |
Autore | Silver J. K (Julie K.), <1965-> |
Edizione | [1st ed.] |
Pubbl/distr/stampa | New Haven, : Yale University Press, c2001 |
Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (299 p.) |
Disciplina | 616.8/35 |
Soggetto topico | Postpoliomyelitis syndrome |
ISBN |
1-281-72193-X
9786611721930 0-300-12858-4 |
Formato | Materiale a stampa ![]() |
Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
Nota di contenuto | Front matter -- Contents -- Foreword -- Preface -- 1. Polio-A Look Back -- 2. Post-Polio Syndrome -- 3. Nonparalytic Polio and Post-Polio Syndrome -- 4. Finding Expert Medical Care -- 5. The EMG Controversy -- 6. Prevailing over Pain -- 7. Preserving and Protecting Your Arms -- 8. Sustaining Strength -- 9. Fighting Fatigue -- 10. Controlling Cold Intolerance -- 11. Respiratory Problems -- 12. Swallowing Issues -- 13. Exercise Essentials -- 14. Energy Conservation and Pacing -- 15. Nutrition and Weight -- 16. Preventing Falls and Further Disability -- 17. Keeping Bones Healthy and Strong -- 18. Mobility -- 19. Bracing, Shoes, and Assistive Devices -- 20. Wheelchairs and Scooters -- 21. Surgical Considerations -- 22. Complementary and Alternative Medicine -- 23. Designing a Safe and Comfortable Living Environment -- 24. Insurance and Disability Benefits -- 25. Sex and Intimacy -- 26. Coping with Polio and Post-Polio Syndrome -- Notes -- Index |
Record Nr. | UNINA-9910819737203321 |
Silver J. K (Julie K.), <1965->
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New Haven, : Yale University Press, c2001 | ||
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