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!