Muscle Loss and Bracing  

Original Post:  I am losing muscle in my "good" leg. I have to see a rehab doc for exercise and bracing.  Will a brace help anything? It won't stop the muscle from deteriorating so will it be of any use?

Dr. Bruno’s Response:  Bracing (managed by a PPS knowledgeable rehabilitative physician) could stop the muscle from deteriorating. Atrophy and muscle weakness are due to overusing the remaining, poliovirus-damaged, overworked motor neurons.

Put them on rest with a properly fitted brace and they will either get stronger or won't get weaker.

  • NO exercises for strengthening or you're overworking the neurons intentionally!

Richard L. Bruno, HD, PhD

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