Heart Foundation
Half of all heart attack patients struggle to resume daily activities like housework, gardening or walking or jogging to similar levels before their heart attack, Heart Foundation data says.
In a survey of more than 400 heart attack survivors, close to 40 per cent of patients said they can do some physical activity but not to the same level as before their heart attack. One in seven said they can’t do any physical activity.
Harkness resident and retired disability worker, 68-year-old Maryann Self credits her three Heart Foundation walking groups for helping her stay active after her open-heart surgery.
Bicycle Network
A coalition of 13 walking, bike riding, transport, health and research groups are urging the Victorian Government to make it easier for people to walk and ride as more Victorians return to working onsite.
The coalition has released the Streets are for everyone consensus statement, which outlines three clear and practical steps needed to create vibrant, active and connected communities in a COVID-normal Victoria.
The statement found by walking or bike riding instead of driving by car an average Melbournian family could save up to $80 per day.
Royal Automobile Club of Victoria (RACV) Senior Manager Transport, Planning and Infrastructure, Peter Kartsidimas said that last year highlighted the different mobility options available for Victorians.
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