Looking forward to listening to Gabi talk about ARNI on the 11th December to the LCSP Register of Remedial Masseurs & Manipulative Therapists !Introducing ARNI 🤝
We’re delighted to announce a new collaboration with ARNI - Action for Rehabilitation from Neurological Injury.
They’ll be delivering a special tutorial for LCSP members on 11th of December, introducing:
- Rehabilitation protocols for Neurological cases
- The support ARNI offers stroke survivors
- Their specialist training programme for those interested in becoming a Stroke Rehabilitator
ARNI is a nationwide charity supporting stroke survivors after hospital therapy ends, with 170+ accredited instructors delivering evidence-based, functional rehabilitation in the community. Their highly skilled instructors specialise in physical coping strategies, functional task practice, stroke-specific resistance training, and innovative techniques to rebuild confidence and independence.
Our tutorial will be led by Gabi, Senior ARNI Instructor, physiotherapist, and International Coordinator at the ARNI Institute. With 25+ years of experience and extensive specialist training, Gabi has supported hundreds of stroke survivors to regain functional independence through ARNI’s evidence-based methods.
We’re excited to bring this fantastic opportunity to our members - save the date!
#arnistrokecharity ARNI Stroke Rehab & Recovery #neuroplasticity #neurorehab #exerciseafterstroke #exercisetherapy
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Gearing up already for ARNI one-to-one training (in a group) this Saturday afternoon - and a reminder that it's customary to make some cake to bring along as part of pre-rehab efforts, mainly because Dr Tom is partial to a nice bit of cake ;) And who isn't? ;) Training + cake = successful stroke survivor ! ;)
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Exercise: Seated marching
This exercise works extremely well for starting to build up co-ordination and timing in your lower limbs. This is a fine exercise for you to do if you are tired, having just done an effortful exercise like ‘getting up from the floor’, and you are not quite ready to attempt another effortful exercise. Don’t think that this is a restful exercise however, because it must be done with a high degree of control. You are attempting to control where your foot is coming back down onto the floor each time, and produce a left/right marching pattern. A slow skilful movement may well require more control than a faster movement, so your goal should be to match appropriate velocity to the marching and your current ability. But always push at the edges of your current ability. The most important aspect with this exercise in order to gain most control is to select a speed, then speed the rhythmic marching up and then slow it down a number of times.
From the book by Balchin, Tom:- The Successful Stroke Survivor
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#neurorehab #strokerehab #arnistrokerehab #strokeexercise #ARNIstrokerehab #neuroplasticity #strokerehabilitation #strokerecovery
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I've just been asked 'Have stem cells been effectively used for stroke rehabilitation yet?' 🤔
As you know, the short answer is: no - not quite yet for general use 💔 Despite decades of promising research in labs, stem cell therapy for stroke recovery is still considered experimental and is not a widely approved treatment in standard clinical practice. They remain in clinical trials. 🏥
So what’s the main problem? It's complicated! 🧑🔬
The biggest challenge is efficacy; simply put, large human clinical trials haven't consistently proven they work significantly better than existing therapies. While the treatments generally seem safe, the cells often don't survive long enough in the brain to repair tissue, and researchers are still trying to figure out the exact mechanisms of how they help (it might be more about releasing helpful chemicals than rebuilding the brain directly). 🧬🔬
Scientists are working incredibly hard to figure out the right type of cells, the perfect time to administer them after a stroke, and the correct dosage. We're all, as stroke survivors, hopeful this field will crack the code soon, but for now, it's a 'watch this space' situation! 🤞✨
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#ARNIstrokerehab #StrokeRecovery #StemCellResearch #MedicalBreakthrough #ScienceNews #HopeForFuture #AphasiaAwareness 💡
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“Do not sit still; start moving now. In the beginning, you may not go in the direction you want, but as long as you are moving, you are creating alternatives and possibilities.”
― Rodolfo Costa
If you need some help to get started then 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.
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#ARNIstrokerehab #arnistrokecharity #stroke #strokesurvivors #neuroplasticity #neurorehab
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Exercise is a physical activity that is planned, structured, repetitive, and purposeful.
Physical activity includes any body movement that contracts your muscles to burn more calories than your body would normally do so just to exist at rest. Although learning to enjoy and plan structured exercise into your routine would definitely improve fitness, it is not the only way to improve fitness. Activities of daily life keep your body moving and still count toward the recommended amount of weekly physical activity. Most importantly, no matter what your current fitness level, you are able to improve your physical fitness and therefore, your heart health, by increasing physical activity and/or exercise as you are able.
If you need some help 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.
www.arni.uk.#neurorehabr#strokerehabr#strokerehabilitationa#strokeexerciser#strokerecoveryo#neuroplasticityi#strokerecoveryexercisesc#neurorehabilitationa#strokerehabilationation
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Awesome work on the mat from ARNI Instructor, Jonno, with Senior Instructors Patrick, Gabi and Sandra watching on! You can learn how to do the technique Jonno's teaching - on Online video 1, see below:
Dr Tom presenting the innovative ARNI ‘Gatekeeper’ techniques: trialled for efficacy and safety: your ‘go to’ methods for safely getting down and up from the floor. This DVD shows every stroke survivor, from those who can’t yet get out of a chair, to those who can get down and up from the floor fairly well, how to do things properly so that you have strategies that will help you progress and work just as well for you as time goes on. This is an essential video to get.
It includes:
Standing From Seated On A Chair Unaided
Getting To The Floor From A Chair Unaided
Getting Up From The Floor To A Chair Unaided
Getting To The Floor From Standing Unaided
Getting Up From The Floor Unaided
Get your copy today!
www.strokesolutions.co.uk/.../successful-stroke.../
#ARNIstrokerehab #arnistrokecharity #stroke #strokesurvivors #neuroplasticity #neurorehab
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Did you know that recovering from a stroke with the help of ARNI Stroke Rehab can happen right from your living room? 🏠💻 ARNI (Action for Rehabilitation from Neurological Injury) offers flexible and powerful training options! More and more stroke survivors are now training with their certified ARNI instructors either partially online or, in many cases, wholly online! 🧑💻💪
This is a wholly viable and effective way to receive specialised ARNI stroke rehab training, regardless of where you live in the UK! 🌍
The guidelines state that 'virtual stroke rehabilitation should be considered a viable option when appropriate for an individual situation, the goals of therapy, and current health and functional status'. It means access to expert guidance without the travel hassle. All you need is an internet connection and the will/desire/want to do better for yourself (do task-training, get stronger, etc).
The guidelines go on to state: 'virtual stroke rehabilitation has been shown to safely and effectively increase access to rehabilitation therapies and care providers, community reintegration, home monitoring, as well as support mental health and activities of daily living. Virtual healthcare delivery has been shown to enable timely and cost-efficient access to best-available stroke rehabilitation regardless of where the person with stroke is located'✨
It’s time to take the next step and call the incredible team at ARNI Stroke Rehab UK! 📞
ASK ARNI TO HELP YOU WITH ONLINE REHAB WEEKLY! Call Us On : 0203 053 0111
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#ARNIStrokeRehab #StrokeRecovery #OnlineTraining #Telehealth #Accessibility #DoYerRehabWithDrTomAndARNI 💡
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Petr Pokorny is a qualified specialist personal trainer in stroke and neurological rehabilitation. On Friday, December 5, 2025, he'll be running 100 miles on South Downs Way from East Dean to Worthing and back in effort to raise awareness and funds for ARNI.
This is no small challenge - but it’s nothing compared to what many stroke survivors face every day.
If you can spare anything at all, we'd be truly grateful for your support. Every donation helps ARNI deliver life-changing rehabilitation to someone who needs it.
www.justgiving.com/page/petr-pokorny-5?newPage=true
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#neurorehab #neuroplasticity #arnistrokecharity #strokeexercise #strokerecovery #strokerehab #strokerehabilitation
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On Friday, December 5, 2025, our very own brilliant Senior ARNI Instructor, Petr Pokorny, is undertaking a epic challenge! 🏃♂️💨 He will be running 100 miles along the South Downs Way, from East Dean to Worthing and back again! 🤯 This astonishing feat is all in an effort to raise awareness and much-needed funds for ARNI (Action for Rehabilitation from Neurological Injury).How absolutely brilliant is that?! 🤩
Petr regularly does efforts to raise funds for ARNI - his dedication to supporting stroke survivors goes is truly inspiring. Let's show Petr our support! Every donation helps ARNI continue their vital work. Sponsoring him is super easy: just head over to his JustGiving page via the link below (or in the comments!). Every single pound makes a difference. Please donate what you can and share this post far and wide! Let's cheer him on and help him reach his goal of £1,500! 💪💙✨ THANK YOU SO MUCH!!
www.justgiving.com/page/petr-pokorny-5?new#arnit#strokerecoveryk#100milerun1#southdownswayt#charitychallengey#petrpokornye#inspirationn#justgivingJ#runforarniR#communitysupportitySupport 💖
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