Stoloffs, Thank you for caring about folks that have lived with the effects of polio. The disease is rare enough now that there are very few doctors that understand the consequences. Our med provider appreciates when we id a new issue and do an internet search for background info for her. Post polio has two generic paths, one where the concern is premature aging do to over use of remaining muscles, suggesting a more sedentary life is appropriate. The other path where quality of life through remaining active is of dominate importance. We are 69 and will remain active till we can't. Plan this year is to follow the Lewis and Clark trail west from Missouri to the Pacific for 2 months. Tomorrow I will install a new recliner in the motor home{took out the couch} that helps her get her feet up when riding.