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 JH> Hello all, I would love to hear more and learn more about PPS ....
 JH> I was stricken with Polio in 1945 at age 3. My left leg was hit the
 JH> worst, and I have had a bad limp all my life. Now in the last 3
 JH> years the leg is getting to the point it just won't support me
 JH> anymore (Use wheelchair more and more lately) .... I would like to
 JH> hear if there is anything that can be done to get some strength
 JH> back in the leg? Excercise dosn't help as far as I can tell. Any
 JH> info. on PPS would be greatly appreciated.
Wow!  Talk about echoing my life. :)  I had Polio in 1945 also, but was 4 1/2
years old.  Both my legs were affected and I've used braces on both legs and
crutches since.  I've gotten to the point now, where I can't wear the braces
all day and rely more and more on my wheelchair.  You'll find others around
here who've had the same experiences.
The best source I've found for information on PPS is:
Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation
Post-Polio Rehabilitation and Research Service
Dr. Richard Bruno, Director
299 Market Street
Saddle Brook, NJ 07662
201-368-6057
I think I had an 800 number for them at one time, but can't seem to find it
right now.  Maybe Tom or someone else will come up with it.
There are, of course, other sources for information, but Kessler seems to be
the one I've been able to get the most/best from.
BTW, welcome aboard the POST_POLIO echo!  You'll quickly make a lot of good
friends around here.
Bob,
Co-Moderator
... EVERYONE is weird.  Some of us are proud of it.
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