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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🌟 Have you heard about NeuroSkin from Kurage? It's an innovative AI-powered neuroprosthesis designed for gait rehabilitation after stroke that's available for you to purchase or lease in the UK! 🚶♀️✨
So, what exactly is it? 🤔 NeuroSkin uses special garments with embedded sensors and electrodes that connect to a vest with an AI processing unit. As stroke survivors walk, the sensors monitor their gait patterns in real-time, and the AI analyses this data to deliver perfectly timed electrical pulses to the right muscles in the affected leg. This helps them achieve a more natural and balanced walking pattern. 👣
Currently, NeuroSkin is primarily accessible through specialised rehabilitation centers and clinical trials, rather than for direct purchase by individuals. In the UK, clinics lease the device, with estimated costs around £5,000 per month as of August 2023. It's more of a clinical therapy tool right now. 👩⚕️🧑⚕️
NeuroSkin is different from traditional FES because it uses AI to personalise the stimulation based on the survivor's individual gait and needs, unlike older FES systems with pre-programmed patterns. This means more effective and natural-feeling therapy, supporting the brain's ability to rewire itself after a stroke. 🧠💪
ARNI Stroke Rehab UK reckons that if you have the £ and reckon it might be appropriate for you, you should definitely seek more info on t#ARNIstrokerehabi#neuroplasticityo#StrokeRecoveryl#strokerehabr#neuroskiny#AIDrivene#fes##neuroplasticityv#StrokeRecoveryl#innovationtrokeRecovery #Innovation ✨
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Good news for people who have strokes in Wales! 🧪🎉 Experts have been awarded a £1.2 million grant to develop a groundbreaking test that could totally transform stroke care!
The new test, a cutting-edge blood analysis, will measure how blood clots break down, helping doctors and researchers understand how clot-busting drugs work on an individual basis. 🔬
This could lead to better medicines and more personalised treatment, ultimately improving outcomes for stroke patients and potentially even allowing for quicker treatment in the community! 👏
This is an international collaboration led by the Welsh Centre for Emergency Medicine Research, Swansea University, and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
ARNI Stroke Rehab reckons it's exciting to see a great collab leading to innovation for stroke treatment in Wales! ❤️
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Here's a video of Tom explaining how to do stairs. Hope you find it useful.
Is this something you feel you need help with? Then call us on 0203 053 0111, or email support@arni.uk.com to find out if there's an instructor near you who can work with you.
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