THE MOST POWERFUL WAYS TO RECOVER AFTER STROKE
Stroke is the commonest cause of physical disability in the world; although there are many excellent services to help stroke survivors, there is no doubt that continuation of practice and exercise programmes is invaluable in enhancing recovery.
This is important as neuroimaging studies tell us the brain is a plastic organ. In other words, the brain’s structure, the way it is organised, and the way it functions can be influenced by practice and learning. This is the basis for at least some of the recovery that occurs after stroke. A major problem often encountered is that stroke survivors are not sure what exercises they can usefully or safely do.
The secret is that ‘re-training’ rather than ‘therapy’ is the zone you need to think about now.
Did you know that what we call ‘task-oriented’ exercise programmes are the most promising? If not, you’ll get to love the effects of task-related training IF YOU CAN PROVIDE ENOUGH DOSAGE. By this I mean ‘time on task’… targeted repetition… drives plastic change by strengthening connections. Each rep you do counts.
Enhancing upper limb function is often an essential component of rehabilitation. Weakness in upper-limb can limit reaching ability and affect upper-limb control and coordination. These factors have a direct effect on the use of the paretic (weaker) upper limb in daily activities, supporting the importance of paretic upper-limb strength.
Low grip strength can and should be corrected via strength training. This is why ARNI has, since inception, concentrated on task-training, strength training and the appropriate development of physical coping skills. We’ve done the same thing ever since.
The evidence base now supports these THREE components that form of backbone of ARNI type training over all others – principles which training can be based around.
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The most important job of the hamstrings is their function during walking, jogging or running as the controlling muscle to the quadriceps. Whilst the quads are trying to bring the legs forwards and straighten them at the knee joint, the hamstring’s job is to slow this down towards the end of the movement to aid the change in direction that the legs require to complete the walking movement.
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Just shared in my different strokes group..... I hate hamstring exercises but it's because they're so difficult....I know I should do more!
You will. You will.
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Tragic & Unexpected Fatality Follows Premature Acute Stroke Discharge. 🚨 The tragic death of Milton Smith, a 39-year-old social worker and father from Croydon, highlights a critical clinical vulnerability in the transition from acute stroke units to community-based recovery.
After sustaining an initial stroke on New Year's Eve, Mr Smith underwent extensive diagnostic testing during a two-week admission, yet he was subsequently discharged despite clinicians being unable to identify the definitive aetiology of the event. But just weeks after returning to his family, he suffered a catastrophic brain haemorrhage and was declared brain-dead on 10 February, necessitating the withdrawal of life support.
This case underscores the profound risks associated with post-discharge complications and the urgent requirement for rigorous, long-term monitoring of younger survivors who may present as physically stable. The emotional and financial devastation faced by his wife and three young children has prompted a community-led fundraiser to support them during this period of unimaginable grief. ARNI Stroke Rehab UK says that it's absolutely imperative that our healthcare pathways somehow evolve to ensure that 'weeks of courage and determination' are not undermined by sudden, unpredicted physiological decline following hospital release. 🕊️
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I wasn’t even admitted. Sent home after scans.
This is heartbreaking for the family and shouldn’t have happened however I know it does .. I was misdiagnosed & even when I paid privately for a mri which proved I’d had a stroke the aftercare was non existent!
Poor chap
Ischaemic strokes are hard to find a reason, heamorragic can be caused by undiagnosed EDS a connective tissue syndrome which is a lengthy process to diagnose.
Thinking of you all at this sad time.
The after care is not very good at all
Absolutely awful, in fact horrific.... Again I'll raise my previous point about death in medical care..... Our system isn't broken - people just don't care which is worse. His poor family, I'm going to look for his fundraiser. Utterly, utterly preventable
Same here
ive had no follow up from the hospital. I was discharged to my house with a hospital bed dumped in my sitting room with a commode next to it, is this acceptable?? my friend who is a joiner had to do stairs and steps with me and instal all my handrails on my stairs, this was my aftercare, YES I am angry
Due to my own personal experience, I am absolutely appalled. I nearly didn't even make it to hospital - no ambulance available for me. 🙄 I am so very sorry to hear of this however it seems that a non caring attitude is definitely rigeur now. Disgusting.
An update on the reported here from a month ago when protests were taking place: Hywel Dda University Health Board has has just formalised plans to consolidate specialist stroke units from four sites down to a single 24/7 hyper-acute facility at Glangwili Hospital in Carmarthen. But no one thinks it'll actually happen anytime soon...
This controversial reconfiguration involves downgrading existing units at Bronglais, Withybush and Prince Philip hospitals to a 'treat and transfer' model, although Bronglais will uniquely retain a dedicated on-site rehabilitation service. While health chiefs argue this centralisation is essential to meet national clinical standards and address chronic staffing fragilities, some survivors have condemned the move as an irresponsible risk to patient safety in rural Mid Wales.
The board maintains that the changes, which also affect eight other services including critical care and emergency surgery, are designed for long-term sustainability rather than mere cost-cutting. This systemic shift mirrors broader trends in the UK, where evidence suggests that concentrating specialist expertise can improve outcomes, provided that ambulance availability and transfer protocols are robustly managed.
For survivors navigating these changing pathways, the emphasis remains on high-quality rehabilitation and adaptive recovery strategies, such as those integrated into the ARNI Stroke Rehab UK framework 🧠. As implementation is not immediate (obviously not!!), the community is encouraged to remain engaged with the board’s ongoing business planning and clinical assessments to ensure that 'care closer to home' is not entirely sacrificed for regional efficiency 🏥.
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ARNI Instructors are full time professional personal trainers and therapists carefully selected by the ARNI Institute. Some have degrees in neurorehabilitation. All have a wide degree of experience working with diverse populations. They have all gone through the ARNI Institute Functional Rehabilitation & Exercise Training After Stroke Course and regularly keep up their professional development training with ARNI, which are run for all trainers 6 times per year. They now must charge for their services to cover their costs. However, this way, you will have dedicated professional trainer come and train you in your house or you may decide to travel to their area.
To find out if there's a trainer near you call us on 0203 053 0111 or email support@arni.uk.com
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Deal, Please ....
I’m very happy to have started with my ARNI trainer (Gen). I feel a greater focus on my rehab plan than previously 😀
Somerset please?
Do u do Northern Ireland
The main reason that stretching is good for you as a stroke survivor is that it will release tight muscles temporarily, which will make a difference to your exercise form.
It also provides very real feedback for you about the way your stroke has caused your affected side to become tighter and less flexible, so that you begin to understand why you can’t, yet, do certain things.
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Reformer Pilates is amazing for stretching if you’re not ready to get in a pool 🥰😍
Kimmie Hillman
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.
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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/
Will do although I know I need an XXL 😀
