Here are some thoughts on traveling with PPS. You can download it below, or view it in full screen mode by clicking on PPS Travel below.
Bracing for Post Polio
You may not know that there is some great information for bracing for Post Polio situations. This will help you select the best brace for your particular situation. See it in our Resources section.
Post Polio Fatigue
This article: Post-Polio Fatigue was presented at the Post-Polio group in Fort Collins.
It provides insights on fatigue and offers suggestions and resources to help.
2018 Post Polio Rocky Mountain Getaway
The Rocky Mountain Post-Polio getaway will take place from August 19 – 23, 2018 at Rocky Mountain Village, Empire, CO. 
It is for Post-Polio survivors, caretakers, spouses and friends. It will be for education, networking and fun. With the Rocky Mountains as a backdrop, this getaway promises a welcome respite and individualized programs to fit each participant’s needs.
Full details can be found at: https://goo.gl/ttCw75
Get your reservations in by July 15.
Exercise and the Brain
by Dee Vink
Introduction
As Polio survivors achieving the right level of exercise is a challenge. If you do too much, your body struggles to recover, and you may feel fatigue or pain. You know if you have overdone it if recovery takes more than a few hours or days.
You cannot exercise your way out of Post Polio Syndrome!!!
If you do too little, your body misses out on some great opportunities that Dee has outlined below. Please contact a knowledgeable physical therapist or health practitioner that knows PPS to determine how much is right for you. – Peter Way
Exercise and the Brain
We are born to move. The brain exists to produce adaptable and complex movements.
The primary motor cortex is largest portion of brain. The Cerebellum “little brain” responsible for coordination of movement and timing of movement contains 50-80% of total brain neurons.
Regular exercise has an anti-inflammatory effect. Inflamation can be checked with C-reactive protein or Interleukin 6 blood tests.
A measure of inactivity, will be elevated independent of obesity, age, gender and smoking.
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Opportunities to Volunteer
From Sandy Abbott
At our March Aurora meeting, we discussed some opportunities to volunteer in the local community to support advocacy for those with disabilities. I promised to send some information links for those who might be interested in one of the options:
CCDC: Disability Volunteer
Certified Volunteer Advocate through Colorado Cross Disability Coalition 303-843-0149.
Volunteering at CCDC is the experience of a lifetime, you will emerge with a vastly richer knowledge and skill set. CCDC disability support services are unmatched.
No Copay Radio
No Copay Radio is a podcast starring Dr. John of 9News Denver. The podcast is devoted to giving you the story behind the latest health headlines. Jayla Sanchez-Warren is the contact looking for those willing to be interviewed regarding any disability challenges they’ve encountered. visit: No Copay Radio