Paralysis - the loss of muscle power

A guide for patients and carers

Author(s): Dr Brian Pentland, Head of Rehabilitation Studies Unit, University of Edinburgh,with contributions from Scott Glickman FRCS, Senior Lecturer and Honorary Consultant in Rehabilitation Medicine

Contents

• Introduction
• What is paralysis?
• What are the causes of paralysis?
• What are the symptoms of paralysis?
• Recovery and treatment
• Psychological aspects of coping with paralysis
• Dealing with paralysis in everyday life
• Other organisations that may be able to help
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