Eve

Hi Eve,

Here are some comments rom the community:

Jen Isme

No, she’s not on her own, fatigue wouldn’t let me do any bush walking, even with poles to keep me steady.

I have a Whill power chair, it will go on rougher than grass terrain, so at least I can go to parks

Colin Cook

I was in the same situation when I got home from hospital, after emergency OHS and a cerebral haemorrhage. I could just manage to walk 200m along our rural driveway. I purchased 2 trekking poles (lightweight and adjustable length). I used these for nearly a year on uneven ground, both along the road and in our paddocks. I could walk further using assistance from my arms and the 2 poles provided good support whenever I wobbled a bit.2 years post-stroke and I don't need the poles any more. I've walked up to 8km on uneven ground and hills are less of an issue for me. Not sure about tackling mountains yet but I'll get there.

Caitlin Tozer

I walked everyday for ages on soft uneven ground even if it was 10 minutes to start with my dog. So if a fell it didn’t hurt as much. Practice makes it so much better. Cerebellum stroke so balance and coordination was out for me for quite a while.

Lee Moran Cormack

Buy a pair of cross country walking sticks, similar to what people use in the snow, I use one on roughish walks and two on rougher walks, they give you one or two more legs and are a great help in the bush. Stay home if it's raining as you won't cope with an umbrella as well as the sticks. I have survived two strokes and it's a long road back to a level of wellness. Don't push yourself, take your time, always look down where you're walking so that you don't topple down a hole or trip and fall. Try your best at being very patient, it will take a long time, but please give my suggestion serious consideration.

Sara Bee

A balance mat at home and some simple exercises helped me to improve on unsteady ground. The key was repetition. Hiking poles and someone with you is also a great suggestion. Wishing you the best in recovery Eve

Clive Kempson

Try using hiking poles, similar to ski poles to help with stability

Karen Hogan

I have an Apple Watch

If I fall it calls emergency services and family

Also, Nick Martin uses Nordic walking poles for balance. - hope this helps :) 

Link to my blogs with progress on my walking improvement.It's ben slower than I would like, fatigue is an ongoing issue. Also, I was receovering from major open heart surgery at the same time.