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A testimonial on why The Successful Stroke Survivor book is the right book......Following my traumatic brain injury, I was determined and relentless to get back on the road to recovery. For guidance on the road to functional recovery and alongside my physiotherapist, this was the book for me. Tom Balchin details the latest evidence based techniques and ARNI approaches to help recovery. I found particularly useful the ways to help reduce spasticity and decline in upper limb as well as how to regain hand and finger function as well as strengthening exercises for lower limb function. Through such detailed and informative advice, married with clear illustrations you are taken through detailed text involving key concepts such as brain plasticity followed by the steps to retrain your affected limbs for the purposes of functionality. For example, to get up from the floor. If you stick with Tom's methods and practice practice practice, you are sure to see results! I even followed this with a session with Tom himself!
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Successful Stroke Survivor Manual – Stroke Solutions
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This book/manual was written by a stroke survivor for stroke survivors. Part-book and part-manual for those who have suffered a stroke and reached the end of formal stroke rehabilitation therapy. The ...
Introducing the Syrebo glove! 🦾 This amazing robotic glove helps stroke survivors regain hand function through passive and active exercises. 🙏 With its soft, flexible design and advanced sensor technology, it can assist with grasping and releasing objects.
The C10, C11, and C12 models can be found on Amazon.co.uk and that prices vary depending on the seller and the specific model. Amazon search results show stock availability for various sizes and models, but some listings, especially for older or used models, may be limited.
Or Rebotics.co.uk – a UK-based medical equipment supplier that offers a range of Syrebo gloves, including the C12 and the updated C15 models. They specify that their models are available in both home and clinical versions.
Prices for the Syrebo glove vary widely based on the model and the seller. The following are typical price ranges for new units found online:
C10 Model: Generally priced around £140–£230. Listings on Amazon.co.uk and other sites show prices in this range, though used or specific configurations may be cheaper.
C11 Model: Priced around £385 on Amazon.co.uk for a new unit.
C12 Model: This advanced model costs around £450–£500 from online retailers like Amazon and Syrebo Care. It features more training modes and stronger driving power than the C10.
C15 Model: The newest version, which includes app connectivity and enhanced gamification, is available from specialist suppliers like Rebotics.co.uk. The price for this model is generally higher, though specific figures were not returned in the search results.
The Syrebo glove is said by many who have used both to be quite as good as Saeboglove, helping users train their paretic hand 💪
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Does our affected fingers easily be put inside the covered glove? Doesn't it will like so-called 'fall out' of the gloves?? Been wondering about it...
I tried a Chinese one but I didn't feel it did anything.... There was no neural connection to it opening and closing my hand..... Is this still he same or do you have to activate it and it gives some robotic support but doesn't do it for you?
Kinda want one... any links for a deal ?
Did you know that if you floss, you're reducing your risk of stroke? Recent research presented at the American Stroke Association's International Stroke Conference 2025 has highlighted this significant link, from a study, which followed thousands of participants for 25 years 🤯🧠
The study found that those who flossed at least once a week saw a lower risk of strokes caused by blood clots and irregular heartbeats, like atrial fibrillation. ❤️🩸 This benefit was independent of other dental habits, suggesting flossing itself helps lower the inflammation that can contribute to cardiovascular problems.
So, don't skip your floss; it's a simple, affordable habit that could have a huge impact on your heart and brain health #ARNIstrokerehabc#StrokePreventiona#hearthealthv#flossinge#DentalCareF#wellnessD#healthyhabitslness #HealthyHabits
Hmmmmm I was a flosser 🧐 I'm trying to get back to it 2 handed but in the meantime I used the plastic ones with floss tape - better than nothing,!
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/ !
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If stroke survivors fail to move their muscles (either through active exercise or passive range of motion), they may develop a condition called learned non-use. This condition causes your brain to have even more difficulty paying attention to the affected muscles, therefore making it harder to rehabilitate these muscles and over-relying on your non-affected side. This is where the phrase “use it or lose it!” comes from.
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I sit on my chair and try to dorsiflex my ankle keeping the foot straight and not turning up.....tried the alphabet today Tom...... Aaaaaaaaaaaagh - my lower calf felt a bit tickly afterwards!!!! But....I can now do bridging on the floor and my affected arm will stay in the floor rather than reflexively coming into my body! 😲
Here are 6 of my best and creative tips, from one stroke survivor to another, that you can use to try to train to cope with drop foot:
1. Alphabet writing with your toes 📝
For a creative and focused exercise, try "writing" the alphabet in the air with your affected foot. It's a fun way to practice and strengthen the muscles that lift your toes and control your ankle.
2. Resistance band "foot power-ups" 💪
Level up your foot exercises with a resistance band! While seated, loop the band around your foot and push and pull against it. Think of it as giving your foot a powerful workout to improve strength and range of motlion.
3. The Lazy Susan ankle rotator 🔄
Use a Lazy Susan (or any similar rotating tray) to gently practice ankle rotation. Place your foot on it and use your hand to help guide a smooth, circular motion. This can help with strengthening and flexibility.
4. Footwear with smarts 👟
Shoes can make a huge difference! Creative solutions include adaptive shoes like Cadense, which have special friction technology to make walking easier. For a lower-cost option, ensure your shoes have firm support, non-slip soles, and fit well to accommodate any braces.
5. Add a beat to your steps 🎶
Walking to a rhythm can improve coordination and motivation! Play your favorite music and practice tapping your foot to the beat. This helps retrain coordinated movements and can make exercise more enjoyable.
6. Make your own 'balance garden' 🧘
Create a fun and safe space at home to practice balance. Use different textures on the floor, such as mats, thick towels, or foam pads, and practice standing and shifting your weight. With support nearby, this creative practice can help you feel more stable.
Stay positive and keep moving forward! You're an inspiration❤️
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I might just treat myself to a pair of those! In my pre stroke life I was an avid runner and those look very similar to my Hoka trainers, unfortunately I can’t wear them now because the foam soles aren’t stable enough for me but these look brill 😊
Sam L Charlton
Thank you for all your posts, all of which are helpful and reinforce positive moves in recovery. I spent some more time watching Training with Tom prompted by an earlier post today. I have actually got a lazy Susan turning thing (from IKEA), purchased shortly before my stroke last year - (I’d bought that to showcase some Lego stuff on and spin it round nearer to me as I worked from my home office. All my lovely toys and projects and handbag collection from my home office was put into storage by my family when I was away in rehab after the stroke. I’m going to have a fresh set up soon with a lot of focus on home rehab thanks to various posts from ARNI Stroke Rehab & Recovery and things I have been cobbling together as I continue to cobble myself together
😊😀😁 thanks for reading my carry on
Exercise: Hip push-pulls
This movement is fantastic. It is a static, gross motor movement exercise which can be turned into a warm-up exercise. It resembles a deadlift movement with no weight.
Find out more about this exercise in The Successful Stroke Survivor book by Tom. Balchin
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A bit of a stroke rehab tech history for you today!👨🔬🧠 Many years ago, researchers at Rice University developed a pioneering device known as the 'Rice Wrist': a prototype exoskeleton for the wrist and forearm 🦾 While you won't see this exact model on the market today, its legacy is a HUGE part of the incredible upper limb robotic exoskeletons that are now helping stroke survivors in clinics all over the world.
The Rice Wrist was a crucial stepping stone, allowing scientists to explore how haptic feedback and intensive, repetitive therapy could help rebuild motor function after a stroke. 📈 By carefully studying how the device interacted with patients and their progress, the research team gathered vital insights that paved the way for more refined and user-friendly technology. Think of it as a historical artifact of rehabilitation science! 🏛️
So, what happened to it? 🤔 It fulfilled its purpose as a research prototype and is not, and never was, a product for sale. The findings and patents from that project have been instrumental in informing the design of modern-day robots that are helping people regain movement today. It’s a perfect example of how academic research drives innovation in real-world clinical applications ❤️ It's proof that what starts as an idea on campus can eventually lead to a better quality of life for thousands. 🚀
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Every exercise you do isn't just 'one' exercise and every workout isn't just a 'workout'. Everything you do is related. They are all just a point on a continuum that must constantly be improving. Improvement is the name of the game!
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📢 Absolutely incredible news for stroke survivors and the world of rehab! 🤖🚶♀️ Associate Professor Aaron Young and his brilliant team at the George W. Woodruff School of Mechanical Engineering at Georgia Tech in the U.S., have just unveiled a game-changing AI exoskeleton designed specifically to help individuals regain lower limb mobility after a stroke.
Traditional robotic exoskeletons often fall short because they're designed around the steady gaits of healthy individuals, forcing us survivors to adapt to the machine rather than the other way around. Young's team set out to change this paradigm, and their solution is nothing short of brilliant! ✨
Their breakthrough lies in harnessing the power of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to create an exoskeleton that learns from the user's unique gait in real-time. 🧠⚙️. Sensors on the hip exoskeleton, which provides targeted support at the hip joint, capture the user's movements, and the AI translates those signals into precisely the right amount of power to assist each individual step.
This AI system can accurately learn a person's gait pattern in just one to two minutes and adapts as they move. This speed and accuracy have been demonstrated in tests, showing a 70% reduction in errors compared to standard exoskeletons when tracking stroke patients' walking p#ARNIstrokerehabw#strokerecoveryR#AIInnovation #exoskeletone#georgiatechresearcho#rehabilitationi#FutureOfMobilityhabilitation #FutureOfMobility
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Whether you had your stroke a week or 20 years ago, this seriously practical book reveals everything you need to know about for real-life, evidence-based long-term recovery from limitations caused by stroke, that you can actually understand, use and apply successfully for yourself. With 244 pages of new information and material, it’s stacked with revelations for you based on the neuro-rehabilitation evidence-base.
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