In terms of physical activity, I encourage you to incorporate a variety of exercises in to your lifestyle. Particularly things like getting out of your home and walking as well as you can (accompanied as appropriate), swimming (swimming classes for stroke survivors are often available and run by some ARNI INSTRUCTORS) and are a great way to socialise while achieving something.
Physical activity, rehab activity and cardio activity – each one followed by kettle and mug activity!
All is possible!
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The ordeal faced by Graham and Jan Chapman in Horsehay serves as a stark warning about the hidden vulnerabilities created during a nationwide digital phone upgrade. When Graham suffered a stroke, the couple discovered their landline had been severed as part of a service transition even though the service was working perfectly beforehand, leaving them unable to dial 999 at the most critical moment imaginable. It was only by borrowing a mobile phone that allowed them to summon an ambulance, highlighting how a simple technical oversight can nearly lead to a catastrophe when every second is vital for preserving brain function 📞🚑
This narrow escape underscores the absolute necessity for survivors to be equipped with the best possible support systems once they return home from such a traumatic event. The ARNI Stroke Rehab UK Institute focuses on ensuring that survivors like Graham have access to the elite physical strategies required to regain their independence, while the ARNI Charity works tirelessly to support families through the complexities of life after a stroke. By prioritising safety and high-intensity rehabilitation, we can ensure that even when technology fails, the human spirit and physical resilience remain strong enough to overcome the toughest challenges 🧠🦾
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ARNI offers an initial telephone consultation to find you the best solution to your individual requirements.
For stroke survivors & families: to discuss the possibilities of receiving rehabilitation and exercise after stroke training from one of the ARNI-trained instructors around the UK.
Therapists & professional exercise instructors: wishing to register on the ARNI Functional Rehabilitation and Exercise Training After Stroke Qualification Course.
Call 0203 053 0111or Email: support@arni.uk.com
Phone lines: 9.00am to 5.00pm. Monday-Friday
IMPORTANT: OUR LINE GETS VERY BUSY, SO IF YOU DON’T GET THROUGH FIRST TIME, PLEASE LEAVE A VERY QUICK MESSAGE ON THE ANSWERPHONE AND SOMEONE WILL RING YOU BACK.
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Stroke recovery may well last years. BUT, Every day is a chance to IMPROVE. Even if you feel that you have plateaued, most likely you still can push through and do better. And tell yourself tomorrow is another chance to recover some more. Never give up!
If you need ideas, and someone to help you, call 0203 053 0111 or email support@arni.uk.com. We have trainers throughout the country who can help you.
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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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Absolutely delighted to report we now have over 3000 followers. Keep sharing our posts to anyone you feel may benefit. Every time you share, you could directly help someone – as knowledge is power ;)
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Today I thought I'd tell you about 5 of the most unusual and rare after-stroke problems. Do you have one or more?! While most survivors focus on the traditional battles with mobility, a small number must navigate bizarre neurological territory such as Alien Hand Syndrome, where a limb moves with a mind of its own, or Foreign Accent Syndrome, which can suddenly alter a person's entire identity through speech (I did a post about this btw, in December 2025 on ARNI Stroke Rehab & Recovery here).
Others may experience Prosopagnosia, the distressing inability to recognise familiar faces, or Alice in Wonderland Syndrome, which causes limbs to appear wildly distorted in size. Perhaps most unsettling is Cotard's Delusion, a rare condition where a survivor genuinely believes they are deceased or have lost their internal organs. 🧠🎭
Statistically, these conditions are incredibly elusive, affecting significantly fewer than 1% of the stroke population globally. Because these symptoms are so unconventional, it is estimated that only a tiny fraction of those affected actually seek to tackle them, often due to the fear of being misunderstood or the lack of specialised clinical awareness. At the ARNI Stroke Rehab UK Institute, we understand that whether a limitation is common or exceptionally rare, the underlying principle of neuroplasticity remains the key to retraining the brain and regaining a sense of normalcy. 🦾✨
The ARNI Charity is committed to supporting survivors through every hurdle, no matter how unusual, by providing the evidence-based strategies needed to adapt and overcome these complex neurological shifts. While these specific problems are very rare indeed, we know that for the person experiencing them, they are a daily reality that requires immense resilience to manage.
Dr Tom asks: do any of our readers suffer with any of these unusual limitations, or perhaps something equally rare? If so, please let us know in the comments below how you cope and what has helped/is helping you find your way back to stability. 🤝🌟
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Most people end up finding it much easier and more efficient just to invest in some equipment and exercise at home daily rather than going to a gym. Stationary exercise machines such as bikes are great for this.
Those that are known as recumbent or semi-recumbent bikes (depending how reclined it is) would be my first choice for a ‘beginner stroke survivor’. These types of gym bikes can be picked up relatively affordably from a variety of places and often aren’t cheap but they hold a considerable re-sale value.
You can even prop your ipad on the display ledge and watch videos or listen to music to help the pass the time. You might possibly find it difficult to keep your more-affected foot on the pedals due to weakness and/or loss of feeling and sensation in your legs. If you’re experiencing such problems, look at the internet to see if you can get a customised pedal made. This kind of job is often most efficiently carried out by a clever bicycle fixer in a dedicated bicycle shop or even a mechanic or engineer. Such people will be really great at problem-solving and coming up with the best device for you. If all else fails, it’s even possible to adhere trainers to pedals and slip your feet into them! Trainers with strong Velcro tops work well for this.
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We have over 140 highly qualified independent therapists and trainers around the UK active & available for you at any one time, trained via our Functional Rehabilitation & Exercise Training after Stroke Qualification. Call now to find your therapist or trainer.
ARNI supports the work of the hospital therapists by supporting YOU when your care pathway ends.
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