Post-polio syndrome
Conditions
Interventions
Participants will receive a 4-month personalized aerobic training program according to the B-FIT training guidelines. The training program consists of 3 training sessions a week, with two low and one
Sponsors
Amsterdam UMC, location AMC
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: - prior paralytic poliomyelitis (confirmed by signs of residual weakness and atrophy of muscles on neuromuscular examination, or with EMG) with or without diagnosis of PPS (according to the March of Dimes criteria). - presence of a question for help indicative of impaired physical fitness due to physical inactivity. - minimum age of 18 years.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: - contraindication for exercise (based on the guidelines by the American College of Sports Medicine) - unable to follow verbal or written instructions. - insufficient mastery of the Dutch or English language. - engaged in an exercise program for a period longer than 4 weeks during the last 6 months.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The primary outcome will be the change in peak oxygen uptake from baseline to directly post-intervention. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| - Patient and healthcare professional satisfaction - Daily activity - Perceived physical functioning - Health-related quality of life - Adherence | — |
Contacts
Public ContactTim Veneman
Amsterdam UMC, location AMC
Outcome results
None listed