Ann was kind enough to ask about my progress in trying to get back the proper use of my right leg. My board certified orthopedic rehab guy does not think I have what is commonly known as ?post polio? syndrome. I stress his credentials because I hang on every word where this subject is concerned. Post polio syndrome could put me into a wheelchair for life.
I was paralyzed by polio for a significant time as a six year old. After a lot of rehab as a child, I made miraculous progress, and for most of my life I enjoyed the pursuit of pretty serious athletic activities. However, muscles and nerves that I learned how to use for a normal life remained badly damaged by the polio.
There is a long explanation for how it may have come to the surface, but I now have certain muscles that no longer want to stretch in normal ways. I am getting a lot of help from my therapy. For a while it was excruciating to get into or out of a car. Now it is a little painful, but much easier than it was. For a few miles I am able to drive a car. I seem to get a little better each week, but I have a long way to go. This has been a big time scare for me, but seeing progress-even slow progress-brings me down from the ceiling. Like all of the rest of us, I greatly appreciate the prayers and concern of my on-line friends.
I was paralyzed by polio for a significant time as a six year old. After a lot of rehab as a child, I made miraculous progress, and for most of my life I enjoyed the pursuit of pretty serious athletic activities. However, muscles and nerves that I learned how to use for a normal life remained badly damaged by the polio.
There is a long explanation for how it may have come to the surface, but I now have certain muscles that no longer want to stretch in normal ways. I am getting a lot of help from my therapy. For a while it was excruciating to get into or out of a car. Now it is a little painful, but much easier than it was. For a few miles I am able to drive a car. I seem to get a little better each week, but I have a long way to go. This has been a big time scare for me, but seeing progress-even slow progress-brings me down from the ceiling. Like all of the rest of us, I greatly appreciate the prayers and concern of my on-line friends.