You’ve heard of FES but have you heard of FEE-ES?! It stands for Finger-Equipped Electrode Electrical Stimulation and it's designed to help stroke survivors with severe hemiplegia to regain arm mobility! 💪🧠
This isn't your typical FES; FEE-ES involves a therapist wearing a special electrode on their finger, allowing them to manually and precisely control the electrical stimulation delivered to the patient's affected limb. This means they can perfectly time the pulses with the patient's intended movements, even if there's very little or no voluntary movement happening initially. 🤏
This therapist-controlled approach helps rebuild those crucial brain-muscle connections, boosting recovery and encouraging neuroplasticity. 🌟 FEE-ES is NOT a product, it’s a specialised clinical technique requiring a trained therapist. It's offered as part of a physiotherapy programme in clinics equipped with standard electrical stimulation devices.
So, while you can't buy it, you can access this innovative therapy through specialist rehabilitation services, both within the NHS (where available) and privately! 👩⚕️🧑⚕️
For costs, this is typically included within the charges for therapy sessions, which vary depending on location and whether it's through the NHS or a private clinic. 💸 If you're a stroke survivor interested in FEE-ES, chatting with your ARNI trainer or physio is the best first step! 💬
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Jess Wellstead, physio and personal trainer on Saturday's specialist ARNI Stroke Rehab course run by Dr Tom sent in this pic! Superb day with a great group of 20 professionals from all over the UK (even from as far away as the Isle of Arran!)
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Speculation time! 🚨 Imagine if all UK paramedics were equipped with portable optical blood flow monitors (they aren't currently)... 🧠🔬
Instead of relying only on the FAST test, paramedics could get a much faster, more accurate reading of what's happening in a patient's brain in real-time. This could be a game-changer for stroke care… 🚀 Think of the benefits:
Paramedics could instantly tell the difference between a stroke and a ‘stroke mimic’, and even pinpoint the type of stroke. This would help with getting patients to the right specialist hospital, with the right resources. 🏥
Every second counts with a stroke. By reducing prehospital and in-hospital delays, patients could receive life-saving treatments like thrombolysis or thrombectomy sooner, improving their chances of a full recovery. 🚑💨
What do you think? Could this kind of portable tech revolutionise prehospital care in the UK? Let us know in the comments below! 👇
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My wonderful colleague Dr Anna Kuppuswamy has asked me to share the work that she's doing at new new Fatigue Lab at the University of Leeds - a VERY interesting read it is!
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Big news for stroke survivors with aphasia in Guernsey... 🎉 A new Communication Club is launching at the Ron Short Centre, offering a valuable space for people living with aphasia to practice communication in a safe and welcoming environment. 🗣️💬
This fantastic initiative is designed to help members strengthen their skills, increase confidence, and connect with others who have shared experiences.
Peer support is so important for recovery, and this new group, supported by the Stroke Association, will be a wonderful resource for the local community ❤️
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Brains learn what they do. And for such adaptation to happen optimally, you must be prepared to do some focused work with whatever movement you possess, even if you believe you have none at all. Over and over again, with as much attention to detail as you can muster.
Not sure what you need to do? Call us on 0203 053 0111 or email support@arni.uk.com to see if there's a trainer near you who can work with you on your recovery.
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Dr Tom OBE from ARNI Stroke Rehab UK training his grip on middle finger lifts with a pair of French 50kg block weights
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Recent research published in the journal Stroke suggests that a simple dietary change could significantly lower your stroke risk! 🧠
A meta-analysis of studies showed that for every 7️⃣ grams increase in daily fiber, there was an associated 7️⃣% decrease in the risk of first-time stroke.
This is great news because a 7 gram increase is easily achievable! Think about adding a small bowl of whole-grain pasta, an extra piece of fruit, or some legumes to your meals. 🍎🍞🥗
Making small, healthy choices can lead to big benefits for your brain health! What's your favorite fiber-rich food? Share your tips below! 👇
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Always to try and copy the activity you do with your good hand with your affected hand too. One thing to do is to carry something in each hand. Always something non breakable in your affected hand! For now anyway.
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