I want specialist stroke therapy & rehabilitation now
I want specialist speech and language therapy now
I'm a trainer or therapist wanting to qualify in stroke rehabilitation
We are on Facebook
Remember that compensatory strategies helpful; but eventually get in the way of recovery. To work past the need for compensation techniques, you need to constantly question your methods — preferably on a daily, or weekly, basis.
Each morning, or each Monday, ask yourself, “What am I doing differently than before, and where do I feel ready to challenge myself?”
Never give up compensatory strategies that are necessary for your safety. And when you’re on your own, start small. For example, if you noticed that you lean your torso forward when you reach for something, see if you can sit back and extend your arm to get it.
And if you can’t do it today, try again next week. This is how you can prevent yourself from getting stuck in a rut and keep progressing.
www.arni.uk.com
#strokerecoveryexercises #neuroplasticity #strokerecovery #strokesurvivorscan #strokeexercise #strokerehabilitation #strokerehab #neurorehab #neurorehabilitation #exerciseafterstroke
You too can get your awesome ARNI Exclusive Training T-shirt - they're lovely quality and perfect to do your rehab training in... they come in S,M,L and XL 😉
www.strokesolutions.co.uk/product/arni-training-exclusive-t-shirt/
New Sheffield Clinic Targets Younger Stroke Patient Needs! 📢 The pioneering collaboration between Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and the University of Sheffield has established a bespoke clinical pathway specifically for survivors under the age of 65 who have sustained mild strokes.
By utilising a university facility, this initiative provides a relaxed, non-hospital environment where specialist clinicians can address the unique socioeconomic and psychological challenges faced by this cohort, such as vocational reintegration and the management of familial responsibilities. This shift in delivery acknowledges that of course, while younger patients often possess higher physical function, they frequently experience profound anxiety and isolation following rapid hospital discharge 🧠.
We think this one-stop shop model integrates expertise from stroke nurses, dieticians, and exercise specialists, providing a reasonable framework for secondary prevention and lifestyle optimisation. The emphasis on empowering survivors to navigate their return to work and physical activities, such as racketball or running, reflects the core philosophies of community-based retraining championed by ARNI Stroke Rehab UK.
By involving families in these reviews, the clinic ensures that the transition from acute patient to active citizen is supported by specialist advice on diet, exercise, and psychological resilience, effectively bridging the gap between medical diagnosis and meaningful social flourishing 🏥.
www.arni.uk.com 🌐
#ARNIstrokerehab #youngstrokesurvivor #strokerecoveryuk #nhscollaboration
There is definitely a HUGE void and desperate need for more facilities and rehab opportunities for young stroke survivors to help them reach maximum recovery, and return to a "normal" working life. My daughter suffered a massive stroke last year, and is doing really well but there's no groups or opportunities to mix with others in the local area. Rehab options really have to be hunted out.
It is important to try to stretch your calf muscles before you do any squats, simply so that you can get a slightly greater target range of motion. The calf muscle (gastrocnemius) is the large muscle located on the back of the leg, below the knee. If the calf muscle on your affected side has really high tone and has already shortened a little bit, this stretch will work well for you. It aims to keep your ankle at 90 degrees as much and as long as possible.
From The Successful Stroke Survivor book by Tom Balchin
#stroke #strokesurvivors #neuroplasticity #strokerecoveryexercises #strokeexercise #strokerecovery #strokerehabilitation #neurorehab #strokerehab #strokecalfmuscles
www.arni.uk.com
If you like this post then please share it with others. Each time that you share a post, you can directly help other people – as who knows which people in the world might find us and gain, either directly from the charity or simply by being able to copy an ‘innovative and useful’ move/trick of the trade that might help them manage after stroke.
Every time you share, you could directly help someone – as knowledge is power 😉
Thought for today...
www.arni.uk.com
#stroke #strokesurvivors #neuroplasticity #strokerecovery #strokesurvivorscan
What is stroke rehabilitation? It is a lifelong process of working to achieve a best possible level of functioning.
Wherever you are, or would like to be, in your recovery; we can help you. We have trainers throughout the country. Call us on 0203 053 0111 or email support@arni.uk.com to find out if there's a trainer near you who can help you.
www.arni.uk#stroket#strokesurvivorsi#neuroplasticityi#strokerecoveryo#strokerehabilitationation
THE LATEST STROKE RECOVERY NEWS INCL. Functional Independence Via Paired Vagus Nerve Stimulation -
Christine just asked a great question to us: why don't we hear more of trials featuring haemorrhagic stroke? It's a great question; and I don't know the best answer - but I do know of some 5 RCTs that have taken place focused on haemorrhagic stroke in the last 3 years in the UK alone:
DASH: Desmopressin for reversal of antiplatelet drugs in stroke due to haemorrhage. This trial evaluates whether desmopressin can reduce haematoma expansion in patients who were taking antiplatelet medication before their intracerebral haemorrhage.
RESTART: REstart or STop Antithrombotics Randomised Trial. Although the main results were earlier, recent high-impact long-term follow-up data (published 2021–2024) confirmed the safety of starting antiplatelet therapy for survivors of intracerebral haemorrhage who have a separate indication for it.
SoSTART: Effects of Oral Anticoagulation after Stroke with intracerebral haemorrhage in patients with Atrial Fibrillation. Similar to RESTART, this UK trial has provided recent evidence regarding the safety of resuming anticoagulation in haemorrhagic stroke patients with atrial fibrillation.
TICH-2/TICH-3: Tranexamic acid for hyperacute primary IntraCerebral Haemorrhage. While TICH-2 concluded its primary phase, the platform and subsequent analyses (TICH-3 and international collaborations) remain major UK-led efforts examining antifibrinolytic therapy to limit brain bleeding.
ALN-APP Study: A recent 2025 trial specifically recruiting at UK sites (like UCLH) to test an investigational drug for Cerebral Amyloid Angiopathy (CAA), a leading cause of recurrent haemorrhagic stroke.
w#ARNIstrokerehabA#HaemorragicStrokeemorragicstroke
I suffered one of these at the age of 15 in 1998
All stroke rehab trials include all stroke types
Another issue you could investigate. I had my cerebral haemorrhage 3 weeks after major open heart surgery. I was on Warfarin anticoagulants as I had received a mechanical aortic valve during the surgery. When I was seeing a neurologist, to try and determine the cause of my stroke and if I would suffer another one, his conclusion was that I had experienced a cerebral microbleed during the OHS and one of these had opened up again. These microbleeds affect a lot of OHS patients and can cause memory and cognition problems post-surgery. Often referred to as "pump-head". Given the number of open heart surgeries performed every year (think carotid artery bypasses), the potential for increasing the incidence of cerebral haemorrhages could be significant, especially if the patient is on anticoagulants of one sort or another.
I had no choice about being on Warfarin with a mechanical valve, but maybe better control of my dose may have prevented my haemorrhage.
www.acc.org/about-acc/press-releases/2017/03/18/08/47/sun-8am-heart-procedure-linked-with-bleedin...
The UK has officially entered a global clinical trial assessing DM199, a pioneering recombinant protein designed to improve neurological recovery following an acute ischaemic stroke. 🏥
The North Midlands Clinical Research Delivery Centre, based at the University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust, has successfully recruited the nation's first patient into the ReMEDy2 study at Royal Stoke University Hospital. This research evaluates DM199, a synthetic version of the human tissue kallikrein-1 protein, which aims to enhance collateral blood flow and reduce inflammation within the brain’s delicate microvasculature. Such pharmacological advancements definitely aligns with ARNI Stroke Rehab UK's mission to support survivors in achieving the best possible physiological starting point for long-term retraining. 🧠
By participating in this global investigation, the North Midlands team is basically helping to determine if this therapy can effectively salvage brain tissue and minimise the long-term disabilities often associated with ischaemic events. The collaboration between the trust’s stroke service and its research and innovation teams ensures that UK survivors are at the forefront of biotechnological interventions designed to maximise neuroprotection. This integration of acute medical innovation and intensive rehabilitation remains essential for optimising the functional independence and quality of life for our stroke community. 🦾
www.arni.uk.com 🌐
#ARNIStrokeRehab #StrokeResearch #DM199 #RoyalStoke #Neuroprotection
Is there a.way to join the Trials please
HOW TO JOIN?
Is this for young men who have suffered a brain AVM bleed? Which happened 9 years ago.
I live in hope 🙏
Hope this eventually helps all stroke survivors as every day is hard even though I look ok everything I do is a major effort and need to rest and recover
why is research never focused on haemorrhagic strokes?
Being negative from HSV2 virus is the best thing that ever happened to me. What would I have done if not for
Herpes std cure dr aziegbe herbal cure
All I wish for is for the CPS to go away 😢
F
NEW! GET YOUR COPY OF NEW BOOK BY TOM BALCHIN LEARN HOW TO RECOVER OPTIMALLY
CLICK HERE
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.
The ARNI Blog
-
Functional Independence Via Paired Vagus Nerve Stimulation
February 17, 2026
-
5 Rarest & Most Bizarre Neurological Limitations After Stroke
February 17, 2026
-
AI for Pre-emptive Frailty Diagnostics After Stroke
February 15, 2026
-
Belfast VR Pilot Study Reveals 500% Increase in Movement Repetitions
February 14, 2026
View Comments
Likes:
0
Shares:
1
Comments:
0