What is the common symptom for post-polio syndrome?

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As mentioned previously a common symptom is muscle weakness, which can alter the walking pattern of the patient as they develop methods to compensate for their weaknesses. From the information stated in the referral letter, Robert’s gait pattern can be anticipated. Firstly, a dorsiflexor power three which is functional for swing phase, however, it will have an impact on stance phase, as the initial contact is not done by the heel and is done by the forefoot, which leads to the loss of the first rocker. Moreover, rapid plantarflexion during loading response as the dorsiflexors are not...
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