Cycling and Pickleball after being in a wheel chair

Ian
Ianon May 14, 2026
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I had a cerebellum stroke 7 years ago at the age of 66.
I was in a wheelchair for 3 weeks then walked with a stick for a while. I also had sensory overload and couldn't go into a shopping centre for nine months.

As I improved I did balance exercises for an hour a day for a year. This resulted in new neurones and neural connections in my brain, and now my balance is better than average for my age group.

On Monday I cycled about 50 kilometres on a normal bike with the over 55 cycling club in Perth and I play pickleball sometimes for a total of 8 hous a week.

I still have a hidden disability from my stroke but have been incredibly lucky.

Goodluck,

Ian

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