Exercise

I had polio in my right leg in 1956, aged 6. Despite the fact that there is almost no muscle below the knee, I have always had a slight build, which has (I think) made it much easier for me to rely on the other leg. Walking, cycling and hiking are fairly easy, but I do to use hiking boots …

Marylou A., Allison Park, Pennsylvania I just wanted to share that since September, I have been enrolled in a water exercise program designed for folks who have arthritis, “Aqua-ritis.” It is offered through the local community college, while the pool is in a convent. With the assistance of my polio doctor, I chose this particular program and he limited me …

In 1949, I contracted polio. I was only 3 months old. From what I was told, the severity of this lasted six months. I didn’t walk until the age of 2. Before that my body was like Jell-O and I had to be carried on a pillow. I have had several surgeries on my right arm and right leg and …

 I just wanted to tell you that my Membership is invaluable. I want to share with you what I learned by experience. One treatment from a chiropractic doctor using acupressure does me more good than a masseuse, and Medicare pays. 18-24 hours of complete rest after the acupressure treatment reduces my pain by 50% for the remaining 5 days. Daily stretches …

In the Summer 2001 issue of Polio Network News (now Post-Polio Health), we asked for information from polio survivors about exercise programs that work for them. PHI welcomes others to share “what works for them.” Exercise by Jerry V., Fort Worth, Texas In 1954 as a child of three I contracted polio. I wore a brace until around the age …