Question: I had a Grice-Green procedure in 1955 to correct toe drop and weak foot muscles in my right foot secondary to polio. I have had outstanding results since then. Though I have a gait specific to my disability, I am a hiker and can walk with good hiking boots for as far as eight miles. This is becoming more …
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Recovery after Breaking Femur and Patella
Question: I fell nine weeks ago, breaking my distal femur and patella and spraining my distal ACL. A physical therapist comes to my home every week. X-rays show my bones are healing well. This week I’m working on starting to walk stairs, but it’s extremely difficult because of my kneecap. I believe the PT is being cautious, knowing about my …
Stiff Neck and Back Problems Leading to Pain and Weakness in Arms and Shoulders
Question: I was diagnosed with a mild case of polio in 1952 when 12 years old. The polio affected my neck and upper back, and both recovered to the point where I didn’t have any visible physical problems. Over the years I have encountered a lot of stiff neck and back problems and was treated at pain management facilities. The …
Is the Increased Inability to Walk without a Brace Due to Dependence on the Brace or Age and Post-Polio Issues?
Question: I am 66, had polio in 1951 or ‘52, and to my knowledge the only part of my body impacted was my left leg with paralysis in the quadriceps. I have always been physically active. Even now, I exercise four to five days a week and play golf when weather permits. I wore a brace – KFO – in …
Electrical Stimulation in Treating Polio Survivors
Question: I had polio in May 1951 at the age of eleven months. I used long leg braces and crutches to ambulate. I started experiencing fatigue and muscle pain in my shoulders and lower back when I was about 50 years old. I started using a scooter occasionally and gradually transitioned to a power wheelchair full-time when I started having …