Pelvic muscles & bladder problems

Dr. DeMayo, I have PPS. In the last few years I have experienced bladder issues. I have urine retention. On a recent CT Scan, It showed pelvic muscle atrophy. Is there a connection with Bladder problems and Polio? Were Pelvic muscles effected by the virus?

Great Question! Unfortunately, there is not a great, short answer. Nevertheless, like most good questions, there is an opportunity to use this as a learning opportunity.

First a few basics…

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Summer 2019 - Newsletter

In this edition

1. From the President

2. Pelvic muscles.

3. Bladder problems

4. Maurice will never give up

5. Have you ever wondered?

6. Polio and chronic fatigue syndrome

7. Clinical advisory group for polio survivors

8. A beautiful Walk with Me

9. Notice Board

10. Just for laughs

11. Member services

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Identifying and Managing the Impacts of a Post-Polio History Full lecture from Dr Stephen de Graaff (25 mins)

Dr Stephen de Graaff is the Director of Pain Services and a Senior Rehabilitation Physician at Epworth Healthcare. He is a Fellow of the Australasian Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine, and his areas of research interest include stroke rehabilitation, spasticity management, pain management, post-polio sequelae, and Continuing Professional Development. Dr de Graaff is a Past-President of the Australasian Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine, a faculty of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (RACP).

Dr Stephen de Graaff, The General Practice Education Day Melbourne, 2018

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