Hey Roland - I have no problem reposting articles. My feeling is that what you are doing is a little bit out of the baxx and for that reason there may be members of this forum who are unaware or maybe even a bit sceptical about these “alternative” therapies. I have been aware and interested in these for a long time, though not always practised these in anger.
At the end of the day, we each have the ability to choose and that is what we do 
2 Likes
I can swallow my pride & have no problem with people who accept an idea or not. I was just as ‘spooked’ after my stroke. As long as I’m happy (and the millions of others who have awakened to the healing powers of Gaia).
3 Likes
Well done Roland, I’m still with my stick but hope to one day emulate your achievement, can I say jolly good show? You’ve reached a milestone.
3 Likes
I think the problem for me is that grass (or rather, the earth the grass is growing out of) is very uneven, even though it looks ok. Because of my stiff hip flexor, I have very little clearance, making it easy to trip. I don’t fall often, but the anticipation of tripping makes me nervous of grass. Things have got better over the years, but over large stretches of grass I still need the reassurance of a stick.
3 Likes
Good morning @Mick1 and welcome to the forum 
One element that will be holding you back is the fear of falling, the fear of not being able to get yourself back up if you do fall. Your walking stick helps reduce that risk but it can be as much a mental crutch as it is an aid. Learning how to get down and up again from the floor will help increase your confidence in that arear. Practicing this daily in the comfort of your own home will also strengthen the muscles used for these actions and that’s a win win in my book!
Strong legs strong confidence. And a good one for strengthening your legs is sit-to-stands using a chair or free squats…which you are probably not ready for yet I’m guessing 
Another member here, @Bobbi, is doing just that and he has created his own video of his attempts which we discussed further down in the post below. A lot of hard work goes into this kind of manoeuvre so you get a pretty good full body workout doing it 
Lorraine
4 Likes
Lorraine has given me some advice on technique. I must admit I just had no idea what to do or how to do it. I decided come what may I’d see what I could achieve. I made a dreadful job of it. All I did was demonstrate how difficult it could be.
My wife was recording my efforts and it gave me a chance to see what was going on. So in that sense it was useful.
I hope to have another go this time trying to follow Lorraine’s instructions/advice. Hilary will no doubt get the camera out again and there will be something to show.
Maybe there will be a little improvement.
This afternoon I’m off to take a scooter ride down a local towpath getting a guided tour of wildflowers in the area. I should do some photography myself.
Then maybe it will be time to do more puffing, panting and writhing around on the floor.
Maybe one day I will be able to get to Roland’s standard.
@EmeraldEyes Thanks for linking to my Blog and my YouTube channel. I hope somebody finds something useful in there.
keep on keepi on
5 Likes
Thanks Lorraine . You are right it is the fear of toppling over and also when fatigue strikes every muscle gives up and that’s a fear when in out that I just stop . I think a lot is down to confidence and I’m making plans with my wife when we go on holiday to try and walk but have her nearby and she will have the stick should I need it. I’m going to look at doing these exercises to build up legs etc as that is also an issue going from being very active to zero. Thanks for the advice . I’m new here but finding this community so helpful . I missed this when I had first stroke 7 yrs ago .
4 Likes
Good luck, @Mick1
remember it helps to visualize and go through a movement in your head before doing it. Engage in the task at hand with joy and take real pleasure in moving… always imagine and feel that joy before during and after !!
ciao, Roland
3 Likes
@pando
Love this video❤️ It’s so inspirational.
I watched it on Sunday morning. And when watching you get up to a standing position from being on the grass, something clicked in my brain and I thought “I can do that!”. I got on the floor and got back up again without the need to lean on anything. I was so excited, I had to do it again and again. Literally minutes later, I received a ‘phone call with devastating news. Sadly, it robbed me of all the momentary joy and although I’ll be sad for a long time yet, I’ll not let it stop me from practising my new ‘move’. Thank you Roland.
Trace
4 Likes
Thank you @Trace57
Hopefully, you will resume soon !
It’s amazing what we can do if we free up our mind !!
Ciao, Roland
2 Likes
Trace - I am so sorry you have been robbed of the momentary joy of your practising your new move and hope you will soon overcome the sadness resulting from the devastating news you received.
I am lost for words but I want you to know I was so happy to read you were inspired to “do that!” after watching Roland’s video.
I hope you will soon walk bare footed on the grass in your garden.
Wishing you all the best.
4 Likes
Roland - this is so amazing.
I just read Trace’s post and am lost for words.
How long must she have been able to do this but not realised it or had the courage to try it out?
With you, Bobbi and Trace all getting up and walking without sticks I imagine there must be others who, perhaps like Trace, just needs that little bit of inspiration or push and they will be off
I am trying to think of ways to promote your video - I really do believe there are others like Trace who can join you in this.
Now you can walk your walking stick as a gentleman’s fashion accessory as they used to olden times.
Bless you for doing what you are doing
3 Likes
Thank you @ManjiB .
I do walk on the grass barefoot but not as often as I could or maybe should. I’m almost always barefoot indoors, always have been. I just need to get on the grass a little more often😆
Trace
3 Likes
fantastic way to go, so very envious
2 Likes
My husband and I were discussing this just a few days ago.
I bought Dr Tom Balchin’s book “Had a stroke? Now what? ” Just weeks after his stroke. I dip in and out.
He recommends that people learn how to get up from the floor and I can see a lot of sense in that. My husband has fallen just twice since last Nov when it happened but it scared him even though he was unhurt. I feel it is holding him back. We plan to start this soon.
I try to encourage him to push himself a bit more and this week I got him to walk into the shower with his quadstick instead of pushing him in the chair. It went well but he doubted it would so that’s a result!
4 Likes
Well done on getting your husband to walk into the shower. Glad it went well. It’s all progress in the right direction.
Practising getting up off the floor is a very useful thing to do. We all end up there accidentally at some point & getting up is harder than it looks.
Good luck. Hope it goes well.
Ann
4 Likes