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A study has proven that by integrating 30 minutes a day of progressive walking exercise into standard stroke rehabilitation (30 to 60 minutes of physical therapy five days a week) stroke patients have a measurable improved quality of life and mobility at hospital discharge compared to control groups.
We stroke survivors know that regaining walking ability, if we can, is an important part of stroke recovery.
Prof Janice Eng, a very well-known stroke rehabilitation specialist and professor in the department of physical therapy at the University of British Columbia in Canada (who was co-PI to this study) stated:
"Although guidelines recommend structured, progressive exercise after stroke, the uptake of these approaches that have sufficient intensity for rehab programs is still lagging. Structured and progressively more challenging exercise, aided by wearable devices to provide feedback on intensity, can help people maintain safe intensity levels that are crucial for neuroplasticity."
The take-away here for us is that a progressively higher-intensity walking exercise programme, COMBINED with standard physical re-training, can significantly improve the quality of life and mobility of stroke survivors.
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My husband was discharged from hospital after three weeks to what we were told was a "rehab unit". It was a hospital ward, where he got half an hour a day if he was lucky. At that stage he needed help to stand up and was being moved.on a Sara steady. He insisted on coming home.after 4 weeks. At home he received 5 sessions of NHS physio per week and we did and still do.exercise every day. No longer need the steady or the.commode. Walking with quad stick, but he is getting stronger day by day. Hospital also made us think the arm wouldn't need the attention as it would be "the last thing" to come back, but at home with therapy there is a flicker of hope. Muscles starting to work, his fingers . starting to.move. NHS don't have time on the wards, ultimately the battle us ours and we have to work at it 7 days a week with or without assistance. It's the only way
I believe in pushing hard early on.i I asked them to push me and even gave me weekend sessions
I walked out of 11 weeks rehab in a promising state
Shame spasticity wrecked me over time
Swimm really helped me walk without a stick well done keep it up you’re doing great
But what do you do when it's cold outside. I can't go outside because the cold will trigger the pain syndrome. And I can't afford a gym which I couldn't get to the gym because then I have to go outside and again the cold would trigger the pain syndrome
The UK 🇬🇧 lags behind with all of this . I was discharged after 4 weeks in re hab . That consisted of walking up & down the corridor when they felt like it . I was sitting on a chair by my bed from first thing in the morning until
I got into bed at night !!!!
I came home & they knew I lived alone , but I was taking up space in a bed …..,
All I have done has been of my doing I have had no help at all.
I now go to a multi gym 3 days a week , zoom yoga once a week, trike riding 6 miles once a week & stroke club seated aerobics once a week .
I am back driving now , mow my own lawns all be it takes me longer now .
I would love to know what I should be doing to improve things !!!!!
The courageous story of four-year-old Isla Parrott is a heart-rending reminder of how suddenly life can change, as she was left unable to speak or stand following a stroke at her pre-school on the 22nd January 🏥...
After being swiftly transported to hospital for an urgent MRI scan, it was discovered that a dormant chickenpox virus in her system had likely triggered the event, leading to a complex battle with inflammation and the need for intensive treatment at Addenbrooke's in Cambridge 🩺✨.
Despite the gravity of her condition and the heavy medications required to prevent infection, Isla's journey is now one of painstaking 'step by step' recovery as her young brain begins the incredible process of finding new pathways to regain her voice and her mobility 🧠🦾.
For the ARNI Stroke Rehab UK Institute, which recognises that whether a survivor is four or eighty-four, the principles of neuroplasticity and 'relentless effort' remain the same. The ARNI Charity works tirelessly to ensure that the specialised strategies needed for functional independence are available to all, supporting the idea that a 'dead end' in clinical settings is often just the beginning of a new training phase. Seeing such a young child face the hurdles of speech loss and immobility reminds us on ARNI Stroke Rehab & Recovery that the human spirit is designed to adapt and overcome, provided we have the right evidence-based tools and the determination to keep pushing forward.
Isla's story is definitely a 'shining example' of bravery that should inspire us all to value every small win in the gym and every hard-won word reclaimed during our own rehabilitation journeys 🌟💖.
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#ARNIStrokeRehab #ChildhoodStroke #StrokeSurvivor #Neuroplasticity #IslaStrong
Where is ARNI, would like my bro transferred there. Local hospital seems to have given up on him! 67yrs old 😪
It's bad enough having a stroke in my 50s but at least I had no issues before this. It's always heartbreaking when children are impacted by chronic conditions and end up losing what should be carefree times of their lives ❤️🩹 I hope she gets beyond this, wee soul ❤️🩹
Write down a few things (exercises) and start doing them. Then make a pattern of them day by day, which you don’t want to break; because it’s what you do.
And if you're not sure what exercises you should be doing we have trainers throughout the country who can help you. Call us on 0203 053 0111 or email support@arni.uk.com to find out if there's one near you.
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#stroke #strokesurvivors #neuroplasticity #strokerehabilitation #exerciseafterstroke #neurorehabilitation #neurorehab #strokesurvivorscan #strokerecovery #strokeexercise #strokerehab
Thought for today.......
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Write down a few things (exercises) and start doing them. Then make a pattern of them day by day, which you don’t want to break; because it’s what you do.
And if you're not sure what exercises you should be doing we have trainers throughout the country who can help you. Call us on 0203 053 0111 or email support@arni.uk.com to find out if there's one near you.
www.arni.uk.com
#stroke #strokesurvivors #neuroplasticity #strokerehabilitation #exerciseafterstroke #neurorehabilitation #neurorehab #strokesurvivorscan #strokerecovery #strokeexercise #strokerehab
whatever your age, think about your stroke recovery exercises as a ‘job of work’. 45 minutes out of a day, and you’re done!
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I either walk or spin bike every day, or both, energy depending 😅
Dr Tom.....is that an epicondylitis clasp on the arm? I have one and though I don't have tennis elbow at the minute thought this might help stabilise my forearm and wrist a bit - no idea where I think I'm getting this idea from!!!
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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My partner, Harry Taylor, has made excellent progress working with his ARNI SLT Olivia via zoom from South Africa. Olivia is an excellent therapist and highly qualified.
Since his left brain bleed stroke in 2023 Harry's worked tirelessly to recover the use of his right leg, arm and speech, and is really looking forward to getting an ARNI physical instructor, hopefully soon. He's now in a new band Last Man Standing (no pun intended!), he plays one-handed keyboards and they write and arrange all their own material. He's even co-opted the band's singer, Sharline, to give him singing lessons and this has helped enormously.
Before the stroke Harry had written a series or articles for a classic car magazine telling the very amusing story of how he rescued and refurbished a wrecked Austin 1100. Just after the stroke Harry's brother Rob collated the articles and sent around to publishers and The History Press took it on! It's titled When Harry Met Peggy and is due to be published this May. I'm telling you all this to hopefully encourage others to not give up, and to continue being as creative as possible to get that pesky brain working!!
ARNI provides specialist stroke rehabilitation and exercise support after hospital and community physiotherapy finishes.
Call us on 0203 053 0111 or email support@arni.uk.com
#stroke #strokesurvivors #neuroplasticity #strokerecovery #neuroplasticity #strokeexercise #neurorehab #strokerehabilitation
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How To Use A Mirror Box
Place your affected limb (hand or foot) in the box and the unaffected limb in front of the mirror. Then whilst looking at the reflected image and doing gentle symmetrical exercises it appears that the affected limb is moving normally.
Survivors with limited motor movement need to visualise and attempt to move the affected limb whilst simultaneously moving the unaffected limb in the same way.
They're not terribly expensive (around £30) so maybe worth you trying?
If you want someone to show you what to do then call us on 0203 053 0111 or email support@arni.uk.com and we'll see if there's a trainer near you who can help.
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Worked for me….i kept on saying to to OTs I think this is Woo Hoo, but I’m typing this with both hands. They are cheap so very much worth a go
try this instead set on side an way cheeperhttps://www.amazon.com/DUcare-Portable-Folding-Vanity-Mirror/dp/B01EL2KIA4?th=1
Reclaiming your creative spark is often the most profound way to rebuild your identity after a neurological 'storm'. ARNI friend Matt Grimsdale's journey serves as a powerful testament to this resilience, as he transitioned from a career teaching English across Istanbul and Spain to finding his true 'voice' through the art of songwriting 🎸.
Having already released four albums, Matt was in the midst of his fifth project when his life was abruptly altered in September 2021 by an aneurysm and a subsequent stroke on Saint Matthew's Day. After navigating a period of deep depression where the music felt temporarily lost, he found the courage in early 2025 to return to his craft, finally releasing the raw and deeply personal album 'Really Sick'. The featured track, 'Second by Second', which you can experience at www.youtube.com/watch?v=YMxGn_UXWFE, explores the 'devastating end' of a twenty-year relationship with an emotional honesty that resonates with anyone who has had to rebuild their world 🎤✨.
Matt’s incredible drive to finish what he started perfectly mirrors the ethos of the ARNI Stroke Rehab UK Institute, which encourages survivors to refuse a 'dead end' and instead find innovative ways to drive their own neuroplasticity through meaningful action 🧠🦾.
The ARNI Charity remains committed to the belief that recovery is about more than physical movement; it is about the 'satisfying and enjoyable' reclamation of the passions that make us who we are. For Matt, music provided the ultimate bridge back to his sense of self, proving that the creative spirit can survive even the most challenging medical setbacks.
We're keen to know if others in our ARNI Stroke Rehab & Recovery community have also discovered the 'healing power' of making music or singing during their own rehabilitation journeys? 🎹🌟.
Singing, in particular, is often a 'secret weapon' for those in the UK who have faced the isolating barriers of aphasia, as the brain frequently retains the ability to sing lyrics even when spoken conversation feels temporarily locked away. Have you used singing as a specific strategy to combat aphasia or to process the 'raw emotions' of your recovery? 🦾🌈.
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