Dr Tom Balchin OBE is a well-known UK stroke survivor and founder of ARNI Charity 25 years ago, who was paralysed on one side. Here he is taking a chance to work his grip by holding a 3 inch handle (as big as a coke can) challenge dumbbell for as long as he can at BodyPower in Birmingham at the Chemical Nutrition stand with legendary long-term female bodybuilder and trainer @Marina Marlene Cornwall on the stopwatch ;)
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Approximately 40% of stroke survivors experience this difficulty: to comprehend or produce spoken or written language caused by a cerebrovascular accident. In half of these cases the language impairment still persists one year post-stroke. Aphasia has wide-ranging effects on the ability to function and quality of life of stroke survivors and easily leads to social isolation.
If you need help, ARNI SLT Telerehab can now help YOU, right now, wherever you are in the world!
The latest evidence shows clearly that you can conquer aphasia very successfully with the help of speech and language therapy.
And it also shows that SLT Telerehab is just as effective as in-person, face to face treatment.
We have a team of highly experienced low-cost specialist SLTs (all post-grads from Universities such as UCL, the University of Cape Town etc) who are available to help you right now, in your home, via Zoom. You get a one to one hourly service, based around your diary needs, from the comfort of your own home, with a highly experienced specialist speech and language therapist. Please enquire to arni.uk.com/get-remote-speech-language-help-now/ !
#aphasia #strokesurvivors #strokerecovery #strokerehabilitation #strokerehab #aphasiaawareness #neurorehabilitation #arni #exerciseafterstroke #strokeexercise #strokerecoveryexercises #neuroplasticity #ARNIstrokerehab
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Your own hard work and determination... ...plus a trained ARNI instructor is the MOST POWERFUL WAY (backed by clinical research) to regain that precious gift of strength and mobility.
Contact us on 0203 053 0111 or email support@arni.uk.com to find out if there's an instructor near you who can work with you on your recovery.
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To all our stroke warriors and families across Kent, we are facing a critical moment in 2026 that requires us to stand together once again to protect our local lifelines. The breaking news that all stroke services are set to be moved to William Harvey Hospital (WHH), leaving both Kent & Canterbury (K&C) and QEQM without any stroke care, is a deeply worrying development for our community.
Please take a moment to sign the petition on Change.org and, because some are finding it hard to share directly, please copy and paste this message to your own walls to spread the word. With 786 signatures at this moment, the momentum is building, but we need everyone who understands the importance of rapid stroke intervention to join us. Let’s protect our local hospitals and ensure that future survivors have the same fighting chance that we did by keeping these vital services right here in the heart of our community ✨
www.change.org/p/stop-our-stroke-services-being-taken-from-kent-canterbury-hospital-to-william-ha...
While the plan is to build a new 54-bed Hyper Acute Stroke Unit (HASU), moving these services out of Canterbury means significantly longer travel times for everyone in Whitstable, Herne Bay, Thanet, Dover and Folkestone. We know from our own journeys that when a stroke hits, every single second counts, and forcing ambulances to navigate the hell hole roads of the A28 and A251 or the often-congested M20 to reach Ashford puts lives at unnecessary risk 🙏
The reality for many of us is that during the pandemic, the return of the stroke unit to K&C was a literal lifesaver, especially for those coming from Thanet who face the longest journeys. By moving these services away, we are looking at travel times jumping from a manageable 20 minutes to over an hour, which directly contradicts the Time is Brain message we all live by.
We cannot allow a situation where the BEFAST protocol is undermined by a map; specialist care is vital, but it loses its power if you can't get to it fast enough to save those precious brain cells. 🙏😊
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For shoulder subluxation after stroke the root cause of the problem is miscommunication from the brain.
Movement is controlled by the brain as nerves carry messages from the brain to the muscles to initiate muscle contraction. Therefore, mobility issues like shoulder subluxation after stroke are best treated by retraining the brain to effectively communicate with the affected muscles.
This is possible thanks to neuroplasticity, the mechanism the brain uses to rewire itself and create new neural pathways. Neuroplasticity is activated by “massed practice,” or high repetition of a specific task. The more an exercise is practiced, the stronger the neural connection or “blueprint” for this motion will become.
Therefore, to improve shoulder subluxation after stroke, individuals can practice safe shoulder rehab exercises to retrain the brain and body to move correctly. With time and consistent adherence to a rehabilitation regimen, the arm bone, or humerus, will be encouraged to stay in the socket while also improving your overall shoulder mobility and function.
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#arnistrokecharity #strokerecovery #ARNIstrokerehab #neurorehab #neuroplasticity #arnistrokerehab #neurorehabilitation #strokesurvivorscan #strokeexercise #strokerehab #strokerehabilitation
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Had A Stroke – now what? By Tom Balchin (with a foreword by Andrew Marr)
Written by a stroke survivor for stroke survivors and their families, carers and friends.
Learn Everything You Need To Know
What happened and what to expect next
How your family, carers and friends can best help you recover your strength, balance and stability
How to get back action control in your arm and hand
How to develop physical coping strategies
How to locate therapy help which actually works
Which available treatments are optimal for you
How to find the best practical recovery aids
How to secure financial assistance
How to become independent again
How to fulfil your potential for optimal quality of life.
Have you got your copy yet?
www.strokesolutions.co.uk/product/had-a-stroke-now-what-book/
#arnistroke #neurorehabilitation #strokesurvivorscan #strokerehab #neuroplasticity #neurorehab #strokeexercise #strokerecovery #arnistrokecharity #strokerehabilitation
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In a truly moving display of community spirit this January 2026, the people of Liverpool have rallied together to raise thousands of pounds for 23-year-old Alex Warwick. Alex, a much-loved medical student at the University of Liverpool, saw his life change in an instant, but there has apparently been an overwhelming response from hundreds of Liverpool ECHO readers (a JustGiving campaign) to ensure that Alex can access the specialist rehabilitation and equipment he needs to fight back against the effects of his stroke, reminding us all that the strength of a community can provide a powerful foundation for healing 🕊️
For every stroke survivor reading this, Alex’s story is a fitting testament to how much some people truly care and how much hope remains even in the toughest of times. Seeing a young medical student, someone who is dedicating his life to helping others, now being helped by the kindness of strangers is a profound reminder that you are valued and your journey matters.
The funds raised will help bridge the gap between hospital care and long-term independence, providing the intensive therapy that is so crucial for a young person looking to reclaim their future and potentially return to the medical profession they love 🌟
As Alex begins this next chapter of his rehabilitation, his story is of great interest to the ARNI Stroke Rehab UK stroke community because it reminds us that while the path is often long and difficult, there is a massive network of support ready to lift you up when you need it most. We are all rooting for Alex as he applies that same medical determination to his own recovery, proving that with the right resources and a whole city behind you, the impossible becomes possible. He's very welcome to ring us at the ARNI Stroke Rehab UK Charity and we'll assist him in his rehabilitation to regain the fine motor movements that he'll need going forward in his career✨
www.arni.uk.com
#ARNIStrokeRehab #AlexWarwick #StrokeRecovery #LiverpoolECHO #CommunitySupport #HopeAfterStroke
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Big news for all stroke survivors! The brain has just been found to have a MUCH higher potential to physically repair its own 'short-circuited' wiring after a stroke than previously believed.
So, yesterday brought a massive wave of hope from the scientific community that could change the future of recovery forever as scientists at Sanford Burnham Prebys and Duke-NUS Medical School in the U.S. published a groundbreaking study revealing that human stem cells are far more intelligent than we ever imagined...
The research shows that when these stem cells are grafted into the brain, the resulting neurons contain their own intrinsic codes or internal GPS systems that allow them to navigate and form complex connections on their own. This means the brain has a much higher potential to physically repair its own 'short-circuited' wiring after a stroke than previously believed 🧠
This discovery proves that we don't just have to rely on existing neurons to work harder; we can actually look forward to therapies that replace what was lost with high precision. By understanding how these new cells find their way and plug into the existing neural network, researchers can now refine cell therapies to be much more effective at restoring movement and speech. It suggests that the biological 'blueprints' for a healthy brain remain intact and ready to be reactivated, providing a solid scientific foundation for the idea that your recovery journey doesn't have a pre-determined end date 🌟
While this remains in the advanced testing stages, the fact that these findings are now public in early 2026 marks a major milestone in regenerative medicine. It reinforces the message that the 'golden window' of recovery is being pushed wide open by modern science, and the impossible is becoming possible through the power of stem cell technology.
ARNI Stroke Rehab UK says: keep pushing with your daily rehab and stay strong, because the world's best minds are working around the clock to unlock the secrets of your brain's#ARNIstrokerehabi#strokehopea#StemCellResearchw#NeuroRegenerationS#strokerecoveryin2026e #StemCellResearch #NeuroRegeneration #StrokeRecoveryin2026
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