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2 Best Low-Cost Gift Choices for a Stroke Survivor

Are you looking for something to send a stroke survivor friend or to advise someone to get for you for Xmas? If so, these 2 low-cost gifts could be what you need. Both are available in limited supply for under £100!

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I. If you want to give someone the ultimate home DIY exercises to help them recover, try this.

A login/password for anytime online streaming access (straight to ipad, phone etc) to the full DVD series of the well-known ‘Successful Stroke Survivor’!

This is a great gift. You can also send a gift of the actual DVD set for their DVD player too.

Exercises are for people of all levels – wheelchair-bound to those with ‘fine-tuning’ requirements. It’s all there.

Click here for more and find a Xmas saving of £40 on combined cost of all the DVDs.

 

P1030642 200x300 - 2 Best Low-Cost Gift Choices for a Stroke Survivor - Stroke Rehabilitation and Exercise Training for Survivors & Specialist Stroke Courses for Therapists and Trainers, Online and Face to Face2. If you want to help your friend recover use of their hand after a stroke, this brand new item is hugely popular at the moment!

P1030619 300x200 - 2 Best Low-Cost Gift Choices for a Stroke Survivor - Stroke Rehabilitation and Exercise Training for Survivors & Specialist Stroke Courses for Therapists and Trainers, Online and Face to FaceIt’s called the Stroke Task-Training Board and allows for standardised repetitive hand training. This can be used at any point to help retrain the upper limb – particularly the grasp and release.

Comes with 11 customised items that have been found by ARNI to work best for variety in terms of texture and shape.

Comes with a special 10 page colour Guide. Ultra-helpful for the stroke survivor!

Click here for more and find a Xmas saving of £10 on each Board.

 

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alex roantree and card 225x300 - 2 Best Low-Cost Gift Choices for a Stroke Survivor - Stroke Rehabilitation and Exercise Training for Survivors & Specialist Stroke Courses for Therapists and Trainers, Online and Face to FaceYou might also want to buy some cards to support ARNI! 

Get your set (or sets) of 10 ARNI Stroke Charity Christmas cards!

These are A5 and very thick card.

We hope you love the design done by a young stroke survivor with his affected hand!

 


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    ARNI Stroke Rehab & Recovery
    17 hours ago
    ARNI Stroke Rehab & Recovery

    ARNI supports the work of the hospital therapists by supporting stroke survivors when your care pathway ends. This means you can get a low-cost trainer to help you, whatever age you are and whatever time from stroke you are. ARNI: Providing specialist rehabilitation and exercise support after hospital and community physiotherapy finishes. WOULD YOU SHARE THIS TO YOUR PAGE, EVERBODY PLEASE? WITH THE REQUEST TO THEM TO POST IT ON TO THEIR OWN PAGE? THANK YOU!
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    ARNI supports the work of the hospital therapists by supporting stroke survivors when your care pathway ends. This means you can get a low-cost trainer to help you, whatever age you are and whatever time from stroke you are. ARNI: Providing specialist rehabilitation and exercise support after hospital and community physiotherapy finishes. WOULD YOU SHARE THIS TO YOUR PAGE, EVERBODY PLEASE? WITH THE REQUEST TO THEM TO POST IT ON TO THEIR OWN PAGE? THANK YOU! www.arni.uk.com #ARNI #neurorehabilitation #arnistrokecharity #neurorehabilitation #ARNIstrokerehab #neuroplasticity #strokesurvivorscan #stroke #strokesurvivors #powerfulstrokerecovery #neuroplasticity #neurorehab
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    ARNI Stroke Rehab & Recovery
    21 hours ago
    ARNI Stroke Rehab & Recovery

    The more you engage in passive exercise, the stronger the connection between your brain and muscles should become. When this connection is strong enough, you can begin to regain minimal movement in your affected limb. Once you can move a bit, you must engage in repetitive, active exercises to continue strengthening those neural pathways.
    Call us on 0203 053 0111 or email support@arni.k.com if you need a trainer to help you with your recovery.
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    The more you engage in passive exercise, the stronger the connection between your brain and muscles should become. When this connection is strong enough, you can begin to regain minimal movement in your affected limb. Once you can move a bit, you must engage in repetitive, active exercises to continue strengthening those neural pathways. Call us on 0203 053 0111 or email support@arni.k.com if you need a trainer to help you with your recovery. www.arni.uk.com #neurorehabilitation #strokeexercise #ARNIstrokerehab #neuroplasticity #strokesurvivorscan #strokesurvivors #neurorehab #arnistrokecharity
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    ARNI Stroke Rehab & Recovery
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    ARNI Stroke Rehab & Recovery

    Fortunately, thanks to the brain’s natural neuroplasticity, it is possible to regain some muscle strength and function after stroke. Passive range-of-motion exercises can help activate the brain but the key addition is also to engage in regular and intensive training/therapy and be facilitated to self-rehab as much as possible/become as independent as possible.
    This pic shows David Francis Neurological rehabilitation Wales - NRW and Mariola Piskarkiewicz 'guiding and guarding' an ARNI patient. With enough hard work, with what Tom calls, some 'oomph', you can definitely begin to see progress in your stroke recovery.
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    Fortunately, thanks to the brain’s natural neuroplasticity, it is possible to regain some muscle strength and function after stroke. Passive range-of-motion exercises can help activate the brain but the key addition is also to engage in regular and intensive training/therapy and be facilitated to self-rehab as much as possible/become as independent as possible. This pic shows David Francis Neurological rehabilitation Wales - NRW and Mariola Piskarkiewicz guiding and guarding an ARNI patient. With enough hard work, with what Tom calls, some oomph, you can definitely begin to see progress in your stroke recovery. www.arni.uk.com #ARNIstrokerehab #arnistrokecharity #stroke #strokesurvivors #powerfulstrokerecovery #neurorehabilitation #neuroplasticity #strokesurvivorscan #arnistrokecharity
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    2 days ago
    ARNI Stroke Rehab & Recovery

    The brain has a life-long capacity to learn and adapt. Through processes called neuroplasticity and neurogenesis, the brain remodels itself in response to learning and experience. This allows the brain to change it’s structure and organisation; strengthening, adding or removing neural connections or creating new cells (neurons). Neuroplasticity does decline as we age, but it doesn’t stop. It’s never to late to learn a new skill . This is only possible due the still present ‘plasticity’.
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    The brain has a life-long capacity to learn and adapt. Through processes called neuroplasticity and neurogenesis, the brain remodels itself in response to learning and experience. This allows the brain to change it’s structure and organisation; strengthening, adding or removing neural connections or creating new cells (neurons). Neuroplasticity does decline as we age, but it doesn’t stop. It’s never to late to learn a new skill . This is only possible due the still present ‘plasticity’. www.arni.uk.com #neurorehab #neuroplasticity #strokeexercise #strokerecoveryexercises #exerciseafterstroke #strokerehabilation #strokerehab #strokesurvivorscan #strokerecovery
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    ARNI Stroke Rehab & Recovery
    2 days ago
    ARNI Stroke Rehab & Recovery

    Most of you saw the report from NHS England on 17th Nov, stating that hospital admissions for strokes rise by 28% since 2004...

    Here's the breakdown: NHS England data shows an increase to 111,137 stroke admissions in England in 2023/24 – from 87,069 in 2004/05 – driven in part by an ageing population and the impacts of lifestyle factors on the nation’s cardiovascular health.

    There has also been a 55% rise in admissions among people aged 50-59 (8,063 in 2004/05 vs 12,533 in 2023/24) – the highest increase among any age group. This is compared to a 42% increase for those aged 60-69, and a 25% rise for ages 70-79.

    The figures come as the NHS launched a major campaign, urging the public to call 999 immediately if anyone experiences one of the 3 most common symptoms of strokes including struggling to smile (Face) or raise an arm (Arms), or slurring their words (Speech).

    England’s top doctor said the figures show that strokes “are not just a risk for older people” and that it’s vital that everyone is aware of the symptoms to look out for, and knows to dial 999 quickly.

    Experts say the increase in admissions among ages 50-59 may be associated with a number of factors including better detection and reporting, hypertension, obesity, poor diet and lack of exercise.

    I think most of us know this, but also know that hypertension, obesity, poor diet and lack of exercise are all (to a large extent) manageable (if you want/need it badly enough)...

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    Most of you saw the report from NHS England on 17th Nov, stating that hospital admissions for strokes rise by 28% since 2004... Heres the breakdown: NHS England data shows an increase to 111,137 stroke admissions in England in 2023/24 – from 87,069 in 2004/05 – driven in part by an ageing population and the impacts of lifestyle factors on the nation’s cardiovascular health. There has also been a 55% rise in admissions among people aged 50-59 (8,063 in 2004/05 vs 12,533 in 2023/24) – the highest increase among any age group. This is compared to a 42% increase for those aged 60-69, and a 25% rise for ages 70-79. The figures come as the NHS launched a major campaign, urging the public to call 999 immediately if anyone experiences one of the 3 most common symptoms of strokes including struggling to smile (Face) or raise an arm (Arms), or slurring their words (Speech). England’s top doctor said the figures show that strokes “are not just a risk for older people” and that it’s vital that everyone is aware of the symptoms to look out for, and knows to dial 999 quickly. Experts say the increase in admissions among ages 50-59 may be associated with a number of factors including better detection and reporting, hypertension, obesity, poor diet and lack of exercise. I think most of us know this, but also know that hypertension, obesity, poor diet and lack of exercise are all (to a large extent) manageable (if you want/need it badly enough)... www.arni.uk.com #neurorehab #neuroplasticity #strokeexercise #arnistroke #strokerecoveryexercises #strokerehabilation #strokerehab #strokesurvivorscan #strokerecovery #strokerehabilitation #neurorehabilitation
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    And as we know, there's also been a well-known rise in younger people having strokes for years now: in 2013/14, 14.2% of stroke patients were under 60, but by 2022/23, that number had increased to 15.9%. Moreover, between 2002-2010 and 2010-2018, the incidence of stroke in people under 55 increased by 67%...

    What about increases in the age groups below 50? Your post makes it sound like strokes don’t happen to people younger than 50, yet we all know differently.

    ARNI Stroke Rehab & Recovery
    2 days ago
    ARNI Stroke Rehab & Recovery

    Thought for today...
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    Thought for today... www.arni.uk.com #neurorehab #neuroplasticity #strokeexercise #strokerecoveryexercises #exerciseafterstroke #strokerehabilation #strokerehab #strokesurvivorscan #strokerecovery #strokerehabilitation #neurorehabilitation
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    3 days ago
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    Have you tried to play the guitar after stroke? Used it as a rehab tool? Many people who played the guitar prior to stroke try to get back to using it; over 23 years I've see lots of people bring in instruments... one chap even brought in and set up his whole drum set!

    A quick highlight of an RCT just published in Acta Med Philipp called G.T.A.R.A - which describes Grip/Grasp Training with Active Range of Motion Activities Using Guitar': A Randomized Controlled Trial Using Guitar Lessons for Restoring Hand Function among Patients with Unilateral Hand Impairment.

    Anyway, the study's object was to determine the effects of guitar lessons (intervention group) in comparison to conventional occupational therapy (OT) sessions (control group) on hand function of chronic stroke patients with unilateral hand impairment.

    Of interest is that the the specific guitar lesson created and performed in this study as used by 17 participants of the intervention group brought about improvement in hand function that was COMPARABLE with those who underwent traditional occupational therapy.

    This may be most helpful in areas with limited access to rehabilitation facilities and occupational therapy services... and also may also be used as a continuing activity of chronic stroke patients at home to help improve hand function. Further, an 11.8% tendency for better compliance was found in the intervention group.. probably because it became reasonably enjoyable to do? What do you think?

    Ligaya, MD KGG, Ignacio, MD SD, Morabe DJS, Manimtim, PhD NNV, Jorge II, MD MPPC. G.T.A.R.A. (Grip/Grasp Training with Active Range of Motion Activities Using Guitar): A Randomized Controlled Trial Using Guitar Lessons for Restoring Hand Function among Patients with Unilateral Hand Impairment. Acta Med Philipp [Internet]. 2024Nov.15 [cited 2024Nov.20];58(20).

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    Have you tried to play the guitar after stroke? Used it as a rehab tool? Many people who played the guitar prior to stroke try to get back to using it; over 23 years Ive see lots of people bring in instruments... one chap even brought in and set up his whole drum set! A quick highlight of an RCT just published in Acta Med Philipp called G.T.A.R.A - which describes Grip/Grasp Training with Active Range of Motion Activities Using Guitar: A Randomized Controlled Trial Using Guitar Lessons for Restoring Hand Function among Patients with Unilateral Hand Impairment. Anyway, the studys object was to determine the effects of guitar lessons (intervention group) in comparison to conventional occupational therapy (OT) sessions (control group) on hand function of chronic stroke patients with unilateral hand impairment. Of interest is that the the specific guitar lesson created and performed in this study as used by 17 participants of the intervention group brought about improvement in hand function that was COMPARABLE with those who underwent traditional occupational therapy. This may be most helpful in areas with limited access to rehabilitation facilities and occupational therapy services... and also may also be used as a continuing activity of chronic stroke patients at home to help improve hand function. Further, an 11.8% tendency for better compliance was found in the intervention group.. probably because it became reasonably enjoyable to do? What do you think? Ligaya, MD KGG, Ignacio, MD SD, Morabe DJS, Manimtim, PhD NNV, Jorge II, MD MPPC. G.T.A.R.A. (Grip/Grasp Training with Active Range of Motion Activities Using Guitar): A Randomized Controlled Trial Using Guitar Lessons for Restoring Hand Function among Patients with Unilateral Hand Impairment. Acta Med Philipp [Internet]. 2024Nov.15 [cited 2024Nov.20];58(20). www.arni.uk.com #strokesurvivorscan #strokeexercise #arnistrokecharity #strokesurvivors #rehabmotivation #neurorehab #ARNIstrokerehab #neuroplasticity #neurorehabilitation
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    ARNI Stroke Rehab & Recovery
    3 days ago
    ARNI Stroke Rehab & Recovery

    Recovery from a stroke is possible at whatever stage and at any age; as long as you put in the work.

    Remember 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 one near you.
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    Recovery from a stroke is possible at whatever stage and at any age; as long as you put in the work. Remember 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 theres one near you. www.arni.uk.com #neurorehab #strokeexercise #neuroplasticity #arnistrokerehab #arnistrokecharity #strokesurvivors #ARNIstrokerehab #strokesurvivorscan
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