Just had a general thought about going out. When you spend months on crutches, walkers, and scooters you do notice people's reaction and cues. I found people (including healthcare staff) responded to me a lot differently when I wore athletic wear despite having obvious mobility impairments.

It is first comfortable..."Look Ma no zippers!" And secondly creates a different perception in yourself and others. Looking sporty coupled with going to the gym for even five minutes on the bike or 15 in the pool made me feel more like an active person with limitations than a disabled person trying not to lose what was left. Funny thing is, I never wore activewear outside the gym before this but psychologically it helps!