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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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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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!!!
I either walk or spin bike every day, or both, energy depending 😅
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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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
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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? 🦾🌈.
Exercise: Kneeling
I am a big fan of kneeling practice, and I credit it with a great deal of my ability to deal with foot drop on a daily basis. Kneeling primarily affects your ankle, tops of your feet, knees, hip joints, and the muscles of your legs, buttocks, abdominals, and back. If you have foot-drop, it is going to be very painful at the start. You may end up leaning much more on your good side at first. . Clearly if the pain is sharp, you must adjust until you just feel a good stretch.
Technique: Please bear in mind that the weight shift shown in the diagrams does not present the ideal, but the reality of sitting on top of a foot that does not have integral supportive strength. Adaptations are sometimes necessary. For full instructions on how to do this exercise it's fully explained in in The Successful Stroke Survivor book by Tom Balchin
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I didn't realise how important kneeling was/is. I'm struggling to get full kneeling as I get pain in my hamstrings and back of my knee on affected side but I can do child's pose in yoga - even before my stroke my butt never reached my heels!!! I was never that stretchable!!!😂
This is a great article for anyone wanting to get back into cycling as it takes you through the various types of cycles you can choose from. There's type for everyone
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Cycling after a stroke | vanRaam
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It is important to keep active after a stroke. vanRaam's adapted bicycles can ensure that you remain mobile after a stroke.In the States Ck out Spokes Fighting Strokes. Dan Zimmerman has been promoting recumbent trikes as a stroke therapy for years! I attest to the value of riding a trike!
Exercise: Kneeling
I am a big fan of kneeling practice, and I credit it with a great deal of my ability to deal with foot drop on a daily basis. Kneeling primarily affects your ankle, tops of your feet, knees, hip joints, and the muscles of your legs, buttocks, abdominals, and back. If you have foot-drop, it is going to be very painful at the start. You may end up leaning much more on your good side at first. . Clearly if the pain is sharp, you must adjust until you just feel a good stretch.
Technique: Please bear in mind that the weight shift shown in the diagrams does not present the ideal, but the reality of sitting on top of a foot that does not have integral supportive strength. Adaptations are sometimes necessary. For full instructions on how to do this exercise it's fully explained in in The Successful Stroke Survivor book by Tom Balchin
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Ray Tinsley Hi Ray; well, it does depend on your physio's technical understanding... do please pass on this explanation to him/her and I think he/she may then understand it: maintaining the kneeling position for time provides a high-intensity, sustained passive stretch that targets the anterior myofascial chain, specifically lengthening the tibialis anterior, extensor digitorum longus, and extensor hallucis longus. In the context of drop foot, this position is physiologically beneficial as it counteracts adaptive shortening and contracture of the anterior compartment, which can occur when the foot is chronically positioned in neutral or slight dorsiflexion due to orthotic use or lack of motor control. By placing the talocrural joint in maximal plantarflexion, the weight of the torso applies a consistent load that induces creep and stress relaxation within the collagenous tissues of the anterior tendons and the joint capsule. This process increases the viscoelastic plasticity of the connective tissues, ensuring that the ankle remains mechanically supple. Consequently, when the survivor attempts active dorsiflexion, the weakened neural drive does not have to overcome significant mechanical resistance or antagonist stiffness from shortened anterior structures, thereby maximising the available functional range of motion during the swing phase of gait. Dr Tom
How does it help with foot drop daily? Intrigued….
The life of a teacher who had a stroke at Capital City College in Camden was saved on Friday, 30 January 2026, thanks to the decisive and heroic actions of colleague Chris Egwuma. When the medical emergency struck at the Alexandra Centre, Chris was forced to utilise his first-aid expertise and deploy an on-site defibrillator and commence CPR on his unresponsive colleague, ensuring that vital blood flow was maintained during those first critical minutes.
This display of quick thinking reminds us all that immediate intervention is the most powerful tool we have in the fight against stroke, providing the essential foundation for any future recovery and long-term independence 🚑ðŸ§
Such stories of survival highlight the vital importance of the work undertaken by the ARNI Stroke Rehab UK Institute, which focuses on the intensive, long-term journey that begins after the emergency is over. While the ARNI Charity supports survivors in reclaiming their functional abilities through specialised physical training, for sure, without first responders like Chris, many would never reach the stage where rehabilitation is even possible...
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