July 2026 Newsletter
Inside this issue:
Bladder Issues: Many survivors are experiencing this. We’re bringing you two articles:
Bladder Basics by William M. DeMayo, MD is one of our most widely read articles. Newly updated, this article explains our physiology and why so many adults have these issues.
Bladder Difficulties by Janet Drake Whalen, PT, DPT explains muscle weakness in the area of the pelvic floor and what can be done with a specialized physical therapist to help.
From our friends in the UK: The story of polio survivor Joni Mitchell
Her story as told by music lover survivor Moz Copestake
Using Our Website (www.polionetwork.org) to Help Answer Your Questions:
July’s topic: Post-Polio Syndrome.
How to access the five sections of enormous interest underneath that Header:
Anesthesia Warning and PPS Symptom Information
A Guide to PPS Healthcare Providers
PPS Information for Healthcare Providers & Caregivers
Living with Post-Polio Syndrome
What IS Post-Polio Syndrome?
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