Aims to promote the prevention of, and alleviate the suffering resulting from Chest, Heart & Stroke illnesses in Northern Ireland.
Northern Ireland Chest Heart & Stroke Association
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Scientists at Northwestern University have made a monumental breakthrough in January 2026 by developing an injectable regenerative nanomaterial that could change the future of acute stroke care forever. This cutting-edge therapy works by forming a temporary, biodegradable scaffold that delivers specific 'dancing molecules' directly to the site of brain injury. During the critical window immediately following a stroke, this material helps to stabilise the damaged area and provides a protective environment that prevents further cell death and inflammation 🧠
The magic of this nanomaterial lies in its ability to mimic the natural structure surrounding our cells, effectively tricking the brain into a state of repair rather than destruction. By protecting the neural pathways while they are at their most vulnerable, this technology bridges the gap between the initial trauma and long-term recovery.
This means that instead of just reacting to the damage after it has occurred, doctors may soon have a proactive way to 'seal' and support brain tissue, significantly reducing the severity of long-term disability for survivors 🧪
While currently in the preclinical stage, the success of this Northwestern study offers immense hope for a new era of neuro-regenerative medicine. If translated to standard care, it could provide a vital lifeline for patients during those first high-stakes hours, ensuring that more brain tissue is preserved and that the journey toward recovery starts from a much stronger foundation.
ARNI Stroke Rehab UK states that this really is a bit of a glimpse into a future where the devastating impact of a stroke can be halted right at the sourc#ARNIstrokerehabc#nanotechnologye#MedicalBreakthrough##NeuroRegenerationh#northwesternuniversityrthwesternUniversity
It's fantastic news but I wish there was more for the after effects being done too.....
What's the difference between compensation and recovery?
Compensation involves performing an old movement in a new manner. Recovery involves restoring the ability to perform a movement in the same manner as it was performed before injury.
We have trainers throughout the country who can help with your recovery. Call 0203 953 0111 or email support@arni.uk.com to find out if t here's one near you.
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How can this book change your life after stroke?
This book helps survivors regain confidence in their recovery. It presents all the necessary information, starting from the condition, through the effects on the body, to the rehabilitation possibilities.
It focuses on how to retrain both the brain and body for the best and fastest possible recovery.
Dr. Tom Balchin used his own experience, knowledge of stroke, and his work over the past two decades to write this book.
Have you got your copy yet?
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www.strokesolutions.co.uk/product/successful-stroke-survivor-manual/
The first review via the link is excellent to read x
You can possibly get it on a kindle
Got mine and gave my pt a copy!
It’s a great book! I just wish it was ring bound as it’s a very heavy book for someone with hand /arm weakness to manage.
Time to think about getting your free Health Check now ✨. If you're aged 40 to 74 and haven't had a check-up in the last five years, this simple NHS appointment is your best defense against the silent markers of stroke and heart disease 🏥🩺. It's designed to spot early warning signs like high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and type 2 diabetes long before they cause a crisis, giving you the power to make small changes now that lead to a long and healthy life 💪.
During this quick session at your local GP surgery or pharmacy, a healthcare professional will check your stats and provide you with a personalised plan to lower your risks 📉🍎. Many people feel perfectly fine even when their blood pressure is dangerously high, which is why these checks are so vital for catching issues that don't always have obvious symptoms. By spending just 20 minutes with an expert, you are effectively 'servicing' your body and ensuring that your circulatory system stays in top shape for years to come 🛠❤️.
We often wait until something goes wrong to seek medical advice, but the goal of the NHS Health Check is to keep you out of the hospital in the first place. It's a completely free service that provides peace of mind for you and your loved ones, so if you've not had checks lately, m#NHSHealthChecke#strokepreventions#healthchecka#KnowYourNumbersPrevention #HealthCheck #KnowYourNumbers
Sadly, it depends who you get! My GP refused to put me on bp meds or statins because I was too young, he said! When I stroked X2 in my 40's, he told me I had a viral infection.... and then long term covid! 🤷♂️
First 2026 ARNI instructor course starts on 24 January 24
This is the ONLY FUNCTIONAL REHABILITATION & EXERCISE TRAINING QUALIFICATION CURRENTLY AVAILABLE IN THE UK which teaches experienced therapists and exercise instructors how to continue the rehabilitation path of stroke and other acquired brain injury survivor.
The course if for therapists and exercise instructors who are Level 3 and above or suitably qualified – who wish to teach functional rehabilitation & exercise training after stroke and receive regular recommendations/referrals from the ARNI Institute.
Find out more, and how to register for the accreditation here arni.uk.com/instructors/
#StrokeRecovery #exerciseafterstroke #strokerecoveryexercises #strokerecovery
THE LATEST STROKE RECOVERY NEWS INCL. The Active-Passive Assistive Motion Drop-foot Trainer -
Passive range of motion exercises for stroke survivors have many benefits, including reducing spasticity and improving mobility. These exercises involve a therapist or the survivors non affected side moving the affected side. Although survivors should feel as though they are stretching while completing passive range of motion exercises, the exercises should never be painful. F
or passive range of motion exercise recommendations, call us on 0203 053 0111 or email support@arni.uk.com to find out if there's a trainer near you who can help you.
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Happy 25th Anniversary to ARNI Stroke Rehab Charity & its teaching Institute! 🎈✨ It is truly incredible to look back at life-changing journey which began in Lingfield, Surrey, way back in 2001. After suffering a massive stroke himself as a young man, Dr. Tom Balchin refused to accept the 'plateau' theory and started rehabilitating a small group of just five fellow survivors in a local hall 🏠🦾. What started as a grassroots effort to find better ways to recover has blossomed over two and a half decades into a powerhouse of neurological rehabilitation that has touched thousands of lives across the globe 🌍❤️.
Most people don't realize the sheer level of dedication behind the scenes, but here is a truly inspiring fact: Dr. Tom has led ARNI as a full-time volunteer for the entire 25 years, never accepting a single penny in payment from the charity he built 🤯🙌. His selfless mission has transformed a small initial group training weekly in one place, into an international force, made up of hundreds of ARNI Instructors who deliver the specialist ARNI Approach to survivors every day. This unique method was formalised in 2007 when Tom created the National Stroke Rehab Course, a rigorous qualification he continues to refine and run twice a year to ensure trainers have the elite skills necessary to help survivors regain their independence 🎓⚡️.
Today, ARNI stands as a beacon of hope, proving that with the right evidence-based task-specific practice and a never-give-up attitude, functional recovery is always possible 🌈🦾. From those humble beginnings in a Lingfield gym to becoming a world-renowned authority on stroke rehab and exercise, the impact of Dr. Tom’s vision is immeasurable. We celebrate 25 years of strength, resilience, and community, and we can’t wait to see how many more lives are transformed in the years to come! 🥂✨
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#ARNI25Years #StrokeRehab #DrTomBalchin #Neuroplasticity
Here’s to many more years 😊 HAPPY ANNIVERSARY 🥳🥳
Happy anniversary to Tom aka The Stroke Whisperer and everyone at ARNI 💪🏻
Happy anniversary! 🥳
Congratulations I have been helped massively by your trainers
So why is it two and a half years before I have heard of it. Why are hospitals and community physios not mentioning this charity?
Congratulations
Happy anniversary to an incredible charity 🍾
Happy 25th Anniversary Dr. Tom. Best wishes to you and your team, as you continue your admirable work for the future, a future that will inspire and give hope to so many stroke survivors.
Fantastic achievement! Well done ARNI and Dr Tom. 👏👏👏👏👏💪💪🏿
Congratulations to everyone involved in the ARNI stroke rehab xx
Congrats to Dr. Tom & ARNI!!
Congratulations Arni I don’t think I would be here today if i didn’t have an Arni to go to every week 🙏🏽
Happy Anniversary Tom, your organization put me firmly on my road to a very successful recovery, l will always be grateful to you Tom,
You can turn things around....
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Task-specific practice must not only tackle recovery milestones, such as grasping, releasing and so on, but minimise behaviours that can be introduced after stroke. It’s essentially quite simple: it’s doing the task you want to do. A lot. And making all efforts to improve. So, if you have significant spasticity in your upper limb, to retrain the ability to open a glasses case to get your specs, you practise opening up your glasses case. If you want to lift a cup and drink from it, you need to get a cup and practice lifting and drinking from it as accurately as possible, thousands of times. And attempt to improve progressively and consistently.
Call us to find out if there's an ARNI trainer who can help you on 0203 053 0111 or email support@arni.uk.com
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