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by ListingVictoria
Tue Nov 17, 2015 10:36 am
Forum: Getting help & assessment
Topic: Half-baked idea: strength and clumsiness
Replies: 8
Views: 6966

Re: Half-baked idea: strength and clumsiness

I am above average at hand-eye coordination and and spatial awareness for objects, I struggle with balance, proprioception and coordination between my upper and lower limbs. I got fed up of spraining my ankle once a month so I started doing tai chi about 5 years ago and would definitely say it has h...
by ListingVictoria
Tue Nov 17, 2015 9:59 am
Forum: Transport
Topic: Has anyone tried a trike?
Replies: 3
Views: 5098

Re: Has anyone tried a trike?

Well done to you for your cycling! I'm 27 and have gone passed the "it's okay if I fall over" age I think! I have had, if memory serves, 11 breaks in various bones, mostly legs/ankles, and would like to avoid more! I have been trying for about 2 years. I can get a bike moving and as long a...
by ListingVictoria
Sun Nov 15, 2015 12:20 am
Forum: Transport
Topic: Has anyone tried a trike?
Replies: 3
Views: 5098

Has anyone tried a trike?

Hi everyone, I have been learning to ride a bike for ages and it is just not happening. I have been to cycling lesson and have a patient friend who helps, and I went to a bike maintenance course today where I talked about my struggles in cycling. The tutor suggested trying a trike, has anyone else o...
by ListingVictoria
Fri Nov 13, 2015 8:07 pm
Forum: Introductions
Topic: Hello
Replies: 3
Views: 2078

Re: Hello

Hi Tom, Thanks for your reply, I think that learning more about it has helped me to stop beating myself up about being so...ungraceful, I've always felt like if I "let go" (stop concentrating on everything I'm doing) I will end up falling over or cause some kind of farcical accident like a...
by ListingVictoria
Sat Nov 07, 2015 11:39 am
Forum: Introductions
Topic: Hello
Replies: 3
Views: 2078

Hello

Hello everyone, My name is Victoria, I'm 27 and I suspect I have dyspraxia, and have done for a few years, but am in two minds about whether to get a diagnosis or not, the main reason I think I want one is so I can prove to people I'm not stupid or making excuses and I am trying really hard and just...