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New on Ebook: Bestseller Stroke Survivor Manual

The Successful Stroke Survivor is one of the most popular and useful resources on the market at the moment for stroke survivors. Now the full manual, updated in 2017, is available on e-book (including Amazon Kindle) at HALF-PRICE of the printed version!!

With 175 five-star reviews on Amazon.co.uk, this book and techniques/strategies manual by ARNI Founder Tom Balchin is acknowledged to be very comprehensive. Because of this necessity, in order to present the evidence, approach, tips, hints and ‘tricks of the trade’, it is also quite heavy for some stroke survivors to fully use during self-rehab if upper limb limitations are present.

So, it is now available in one complete edition on ebook (1480 pages of real-deal advice of ‘skip-to’ sections), making it MUCH easier to use. 

Although essentially unchanged, there are also some updates to the text from the first, printed volume that are worthwhile reading/getting to grips with.

  • Text-to-Speech: Enabled 
  • Word Wise: Enabled
  • Screen Reader: Enabled
  • Enhanced Typesetting: Enabled

 


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  1. Sarah Gardner says:
    November 14, 2019 at 4:06 pm

    How can I listen to it and look at the pictures? I’ve got aphasia so it’s difficult to read

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    ARNI Stroke Rehab & Recovery
    9 hours ago
    ARNI Stroke Rehab & Recovery

    Left neglect after stroke is a condition that causes lack of attention and spatial awareness on the left side of the survivor. When someone with left neglect is approached from their left side, for example, they may not notice or respond to you. This is because the brain has been affected in a way that impairs the survivor’s ability to hold attention on their affected side.

    Practicing visual scanning exercises is a great way to treat left neglect because it trains the brain to pay attention to the left side. The more you practice intentionally paying attention to your affected side, the better you will get at it because of neuroplasticity.
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    Left neglect after stroke is a condition that causes lack of attention and spatial awareness on the left side of the survivor. When someone with left neglect is approached from their left side, for example, they may not notice or respond to you. This is because the brain has been affected in a way that impairs the survivor’s ability to hold attention on their affected side. Practicing visual scanning exercises is a great way to treat left neglect because it trains the brain to pay attention to the left side. The more you practice intentionally paying attention to your affected side, the better you will get at it because of neuroplasticity. www.arni.uk.com #neuroplasticity #strokerecoveryexercises #strokerehabilitation #neurorehab #exercisestroke #strokeexercise #strokerecovery #strokerehab #exerciseafterstroke #strokesurvivorscan
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    ARNI Stroke Rehab & Recovery
    2 days ago
    ARNI Stroke Rehab & Recovery

    'I’m not just a stroke patient anymore'.
    'The ARNI exercise programme facilitated transition from being a stroke patient to a new identity as an exerciser. The participants felt that they had to do it for themselves with tapered support from the professional team. This was in contrast to the experience of health care rehabilitation in which participants had felt protected but disempowered'
    See Young, R.E, Broom, D, Sage, K, Crossland, K, Smith, C. (2021) arni.uk.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/A-systematic-review-based-on-experiences-of-venue-based-ex...     ... See MoreSee Less

    I’m not just a stroke patient anymore. The ARNI exercise programme facilitated transition from being a stroke patient to a new identity as an exerciser. The participants felt that they had to do it for themselves with tapered support from the professional team. This was in contrast to the experience of health care rehabilitation in which participants had felt protected but disempowered See Young, R.E, Broom, D, Sage, K, Crossland, K, Smith, C. (2021) https://arni.uk.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/A-systematic-review-based-on-experiences-of-venue-based-exercise-interventions-for-people-with-stroke-in-the-UK-ARNI.pdf
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    Yes!!!!!

    ARNI Stroke Rehab & Recovery
    3 days ago
    ARNI Stroke Rehab & Recovery

    Research indicates that home-based stroke rehabilitation programmes like the ARNI intervention can be effective and potentially more beneficial than traditional hospital-based rehabilitation for some stroke survivors, particularly those with mild to moderate disability.
    These programmes often involve a team of physios and trainers, and they can be designed to improve function, reduce disability, and enhance quality of life.
    A well known finding is that rehabilitation for stroke can be powerful enough that it can be offered in any setting without sophisticated equipment or technology.
    But did you know that WITHOUT at least some kind of supervision and better, regular home retraining to deliver adequate dosages of retraining, only ≈1 of 3 of people with stroke will be able to follow or benefit from a home rehabilitation programme that's just written down or given to the survivor?
    So, if you need some help with your recovery call us on 0203 053 0111 or email support@arni.uk.com. We have trainers throughout the country who can help you.
    www.arni.uk.#ARNIstrokerehabr#arnistroket#arnistrokecharitya#strokerehabilitationa#Neurorehabr#ARNIstrokerehabr#neuroplasticityi#strokerecoveryo#strokesurvivorscanrscan     ... See MoreSee Less

    Research indicates that home-based stroke rehabilitation programmes like the ARNI intervention can be effective and potentially more beneficial than traditional hospital-based rehabilitation for some stroke survivors, particularly those with mild to moderate disability. These programmes often involve a team of physios and trainers, and they can be designed to improve function, reduce disability, and enhance quality of life. A well known finding is that rehabilitation for stroke can be powerful enough that it can be offered in any setting without sophisticated equipment or technology. But did you know that WITHOUT at least some kind of supervision and better, regular home retraining to deliver adequate dosages of retraining, only ≈1 of 3 of people with stroke will be able to follow or benefit from a home rehabilitation programme thats just written down or given to the survivor? So, if you need some help with your recovery call us on 0203 053 0111 or email support@arni.uk.com. We have trainers throughout the country who can help you. www.arni.uk.com #ARNIstrokerehab #arnistroke #arnistrokecharity #strokerehabilitation #neurorehab #arnistrokerehab #neuroplasticity #strokerecovery #strokesurvivorscan
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    ARNI Stroke Rehab & Recovery
    3 days ago
    ARNI Stroke Rehab & Recovery

    To change the brain the skill you're practicing must ideally have meaning, relevance or importance to you.

    So what's important to you? Playing an instrument? Brushing your hair? #strokerecoveryk#ARNIstrokerehabt#arnistrokea#ARNIstrokerehabt#Neurorehabn#neuroplasticityp#strokerehabilitationb#arnistrokecharityokecharity
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    To change the brain the skill youre practicing must ideally have meaning, relevance or importance to you. So whats important to you? Playing an instrument? Brushing your hair? Cooking? #strokerecovery #arnistrokerehab #arnistroke #ARNIstrokerehab #neurorehab #neuroplasticity #strokerehabilitation #arnistrokecharity www.arni.uk.com
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    ARNI Stroke Rehab & Recovery
    3 days ago
    ARNI Stroke Rehab & Recovery

    Neuroplasticity is the mechanism that the brain uses to rewire itself and form new connections. Each time a meaningful task is practiced, those pathways are reinforced and become stronger.
    As pathways begin to reform and strengthen, it improves the communication between the brain and body.
    Gradually, impairments on the affected side begin to improve because the brain is able to send signals again. The more you practice, the stronger those skills become.
    If you need some help with your recovery call us on 0203 053 0111 or email support@arni.uk.com. We have trainers throughout the country who can help you.
    www.arni.uk.com
    #ARNIstrokerehab #arnistroke #arnistrokecharity #strokerehabilitation #Neurorehab #ARNIstrokerehab #neuroplasticity #strokerecovery #strokesurvivorscan     ... See MoreSee Less

    Neuroplasticity is the mechanism that the brain uses to rewire itself and form new connections. Each time a meaningful task is practiced, those pathways are reinforced and become stronger. As pathways begin to reform and strengthen, it improves the communication between the brain and body. Gradually, impairments on the affected side begin to improve because the brain is able to send signals again. The more you practice, the stronger those skills become. If you need some help with your recovery call us on 0203 053 0111 or email support@arni.uk.com. We have trainers throughout the country who can help you. www.arni.uk.com #ARNIstrokerehab #arnistroke #arnistrokecharity #strokerehabilitation #neurorehab #arnistrokerehab #neuroplasticity #strokerecovery #strokesurvivorscan
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    ARNI Stroke Rehab & Recovery
    4 days ago
    ARNI Stroke Rehab & Recovery

    Dr Tom and ARNI Senior Instructor & International Development Officer Gabriella Pásztor
    #neurorehab #arnistroke #arnistrokecharity #strokerehabilitation #neuroplasticity #arnistrokerehab
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    Dr Tom and ARNI Senior Instructor & International Development Officer Gabriella Pásztor #neurorehab #arnistroke #arnistrokecharity #strokerehabilitation #neuroplasticity #arnistrokerehab www.arni.uk.com
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    You're a star, Gabi - and we think the world of you 😉 😉 Tom

    Gabriella Pásztor

    Hope to have it in our country

    ARNI Stroke Rehab & Recovery
    5 days ago
    ARNI Stroke Rehab & Recovery

    Artificial intelligence (AI) has played a more critical role in neurological rehabilitation for decades. Have you come across it??Virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) have become essential elements of AI-assisted rehabilitation based on machine learning (ML) and deep learning (DL) algorithms. AI-assisted rehabilitation offers personalization, real-time feedback, improved accessibility, data-driven insights and cost efficiency better than conventional methods with comparable or even better outcomes.

    There are still some challenges that need to be addressed in using AI for motor rehabilitation of post-stroke patients. Based on the results of this review (see poster and the link), which assessed the combination of the use of robotic devices and the use of AI, mainly to provide adaptive feedback to the rehabilitation program, it is still insufficient because it has not shown significant improvement in the group using this therapy modality. However, the effect is non-inferior when compared to conventional therapy.

    The Highlights:
    *AI-assisted stroke rehabilitation shows promising outcomes in terms of functional and motoric outcomes.
    *AI-assisted stroke rehabilitation is more feasible, personalized, cost-effective than the conventional method.
    *A combination of VR and rehabilitation robots give the best result.
    * AI-assisted stroke rehabilitation encourages home-based care and improves treatment adherence
    * The widely accepted guideline for AI-assisted rehabilitation
    has not been agreed upon.

    Click to www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2666459325000447     ... See MoreSee Less

    Artificial intelligence (AI) has played a more critical role in neurological rehabilitation for decades. Have you come across it??Virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) have become essential elements of AI-assisted rehabilitation based on machine learning (ML) and deep learning (DL) algorithms. AI-assisted rehabilitation offers personalization, real-time feedback, improved accessibility, data-driven insights and cost efficiency better than conventional methods with comparable or even better outcomes. There are still some challenges that need to be addressed in using AI for motor rehabilitation of post-stroke patients. Based on the results of this review (see poster and the link), which assessed the combination of the use of robotic devices and the use of AI, mainly to provide adaptive feedback to the rehabilitation program, it is still insufficient because it has not shown significant improvement in the group using this therapy modality. However, the effect is non-inferior when compared to conventional therapy. The Highlights: *AI-assisted stroke rehabilitation shows promising outcomes in terms of functional and motoric outcomes. *AI-assisted stroke rehabilitation is more feasible, personalized, cost-effective than the conventional method. *A combination of VR and rehabilitation robots give the best result. * AI-assisted stroke rehabilitation encourages home-based care and improves treatment adherence * The widely accepted guideline for AI-assisted rehabilitation has not been agreed upon. Click to https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2666459325000447
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    Think about it! It's true isn't it?
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