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I have polio and my right side is weak, so its possible get it health like my left side?
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CAN BE IMPROVED: You are rather unique as polio almost unknown in most of world for years. First, accept that there are damaged nerve cells in spinal cord, and these will not improve or recover, but a good physical therapist and a personal trainer could assist in muscle building and over a period of several months, you may well gain both strength and bulk. Also, find a good physiatrist to oversee program.
Answered 1/7/2014
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