Good news for Scotland's stroke survivors 🏴The Scottish Government has just announced a £1.9 million investment in state-of-the-art mobile heart-rate monitors, and the impact will be potentially life-changing for thousands of patients. 💖
These clever, compact ECG patches will be rolled out to around 8,000 stroke patients every year. Imagine a tiny, wireless patch doing a better job of detecting irregular heart rhythms, like atrial fibrillation, right from the comfort of a patient's own home.
✨ This technology is four times more effective at detection, meaning doctors can get the info they need much faster. 🩺
⏳ Early and accurate diagnosis is absolutely key to preventing a second, potentially fatal, stroke. This amazing initiative is forecast to prevent nearly 700 secondary strokes and save more than 300 lives over the next five years. 🎉
Beyond the life-saving potential, this investment will also free up vital clinical capacity within the NHS and make the process easier for patients who won't have to travel as much for monitoring ❤️ ww#ARNIstrokerehabA#scottishhealth##strokepreventiont#nhsscotlando#InnovationInHealthcarei#savinglivesr#HeartHealthes #HeartHealth
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✨ Exciting news in stroke recovery! 🧠 A new study from the University of Iowa, funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH), is giving us real hope, suggesting that adding a simple, natural antioxidant (uric acid) could boost recovery for stroke survivors 👏.
Scientists discovered that in preclinical trials, uric acid therapy improved long-term sensorimotor function and even survival rates after an ischemic stroke.
The findings suggest that the treatment may work as an add-on therapy to standard stroke treatments in humans. The study is just published in the journal Stroke.
This research is so promising because it suggests a way to protect delicate brain tissue during a stroke, potentially enhancing the effectiveness of existing treatments like clot removal 🛡️. The study was particularly rigorous, showing positive results across different age, sex, and health groups, which means it could have a wide impact.
It's a big step forward and shines a light on new possibilities for improving outcomes for stroke survivors everywhere 💖 Stay tuned for more on this groundbreaking research.
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the skills or you practice repeatedly help determine how the brain will reshape itself. This concept can apply to any skill that you want to improve, such as fine motor skills, walking, or performing activities of daily living. The more you stimulate your brain by practicing these tasks, the easier they will become as new connections are formed.
For lasting changes to take place , it is necessary to perform high repetition of the skills/movements you want to improve.; often referred to as massed practice.
This consistent high repetition is the key to stroke recovery.
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🧠 Shocking new data from the UK reveals a worrying rise in stroke cases among young adults, challenging the outdated notion that strokes only happen later in life. 🚨
Recent research shows that the stroke incidence in those under 55 has increased by a staggering 67% over the past 20 years in Oxfordshire, reflecting trends seen across the country which show roughly 20,000 new 'young stroke' cases in the UK each year.
This rise is happening even as rates fall in older populations. Studies show a rise in strokes among younger people in managerial and professional roles, possibly linked to work-related stress, physical inactivity and long working hours; reminding us that no one is immune. 💔
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Neuroplasticity, in effect, involves changes in the strength of the connections, by adding or removing connections (recruiting nearby connections to gradually take over the ‘lost’ movement), or by adding new cells.
All the thinking, learning, and activities you attempt to do after your stroke will inform and physically change both your brain's structure (anatomy) and functional organisation (physiology) from top to bottom.
Taken from The Successful Stroke Survivor by Tom Balchin
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When a stroke impairs the brain’s ability to send motor signals to the toes, the muscles and tendons in the foot and toes may respond by tightening; resulting in curled toes. This involuntary tightening is referred to as spasticity.
Stretching the toes consistently to keep the tendons lengthened is important.
The best way to fix curled toes is by rewiring the brain through specific toe exercises.
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🧠 The power of neuroplasticity is enhanced by recording and evaluating rehab ✨ Your brain is amazing: research shows it can rewire itself after a stroke to regain a great deal of function in your more-affected upper limb. 📈 Repetitive, task-specific training is the key to this: by consistently practicing intentional movements, you help your brain forge new neural pathways. This applies to everyone, regardless of how long ago your stroke was.
💪 So, how can you do this? Here are some evidence-based strategies to activate your brain's plasticity:
1️⃣ High Repetition: Consistency is key! The more you practice a movement, the more your brain adapts. Aim for high repetitions in every therapy session and incorporate them throughout your day.
2️⃣ Weight-bearing exercises: Placing weight through your affected hand or arm helps stimulate nerve connections to the brain. Try leaning on a table with your affected forearm while you do other activities.
3️⃣ Constraint-Induced Movement Therapy (CIMT): For some survivors, restricting the use of the unaffected arm for a period can encourage the brain to focus on retraining the affected limb.
4️⃣ Mirror Therapy: This uses a mirror to create the visual illusion that your affected arm is moving, which can stimulate the motor cortex and help regain function.
5️⃣ Technology-assisted training: Devices like upper limb robots, wearables or VR games can help increase the intensity and repetition of exercises in an engaging way.
The first thing your ARNI rehab specialist will do is to help build up a personalised plan in your special 90 page daily ARNI training log, sent free to all ARNI clients - shown here ;) Every small movement is a victory on your recovery journey! 💖
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Exciting news for the stroke community! 🧠✨ New academic research is shedding light on the incredible potential of fibroblasts, a type of cell with hidden powers to help heal the brain. 🔬🧪
Fibroblasts are the most common cell type of connective tissues; originally thought to just provide structural support, scientists are now finding that they play an active role in recovery by forming protective scars and moderating inflammation after an injury like a stroke. 🚧🛡️
In animal models, these dynamic cells have been shown to help repair the blood-brain barrier and potentially promote neuroregeneration 👏
This is still early-stage research, but it offers a beacon of hope for developing new therapies that could one day enhance the brain's natural healing process and improve outcomes for stroke survivors.
🌟 Keep following ARNI Stroke Rehab for news about these scientific breakthroughs; Dr Tom has his nose to the ground will relay all the latest news to you as soon as he finds new data;)! 🧠
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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/ !
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Lay out an assortment of items in different sizes and textures. Then, try to pick them up with a pair of tongs and arrange them in a row from smallest to biggest. The spring in the tongs provides some resistance as you try to clench your hand, and the activity helps develop hand-eye coordination.
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