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David Gill

Initial day training Session with Tom at ARNI, followed by one free training day at ARNI Central.

I am a stroke survivor who has just been discharged from hospital. I have just been to 2 A RNI workshops. So I am, as it were, just “on the threshold” of the full ARNI experience. What I would say so far is that I fully support ARNI’s general idea. Clearly, the “medical model”
(what doctors can do for us) is likely only to have limited returns from this point on, so ARNI’s emphasis on the importance of the individual “self-training” to try to overcome residual effects is, in my opinion, going to be “just what the doctor ordered”. I can’t wait to get started with my new trainer!!!

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thanks again for 2 inspirational sessions, and all your dedication and hard work


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    ARNI Stroke Rehab & Recovery
    20 hours ago
    ARNI Stroke Rehab & Recovery

    ARNI Instructors are full time professional personal trainers and therapists carefully selected by the ARNI Institute. Some have degrees in neurorehabilitation. All have a wide degree of experience working with diverse populations. They have all gone through the ARNI Institute Functional Rehabilitation & Exercise Training After Stroke Course and regularly keep up their professional development training with ARNI, which are run for all trainers 6 times per year. They now must charge for their services to cover their costs. However, this way, you will have dedicated professional trainer come and train you in your house or you may decide to travel to their area.

    To find out if there's a trainer near you call us on 0203 053 0111 or email support@arni.uk.com
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    ARNI Instructors are full time professional personal trainers and therapists carefully selected by the ARNI Institute. Some have degrees in neurorehabilitation. All have a wide degree of experience working with diverse populations. They have all gone through the ARNI Institute Functional Rehabilitation & Exercise Training After Stroke Course and regularly keep up their professional development training with ARNI, which are run for all trainers 6 times per year. They now must charge for their services to cover their costs. However, this way, you will have dedicated professional trainer come and train you in your house or you may decide to travel to their area. To find out if theres a trainer near you call us on 0203 053 0111 or email support@arni.uk.com #stroke #strokesurvivors #neuroplasticity #strokerecovery www.arni.uk.com
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    23 hours ago
    ARNI Stroke Rehab & Recovery

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    The most important job of the hamstrings is their function during walking, jogging or running as the controlling muscle to the quadriceps. Whilst the quads are trying to bring the legs forwards and straighten them at the knee joint, the hamstring’s job is to slow this down towards the end of the movement to aid the change in direction that the legs require to complete the walking movement.
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    The most important job of the hamstrings is their function during walking, jogging or running as the controlling muscle to the quadriceps. Whilst the quads are trying to bring the legs forwards and straighten them at the knee joint, the hamstring’s job is to slow this down towards the end of the movement to aid the change in direction that the legs require to complete the walking movement. #stroke #strokesurvivors #neuroplasticity #strokerecovery #strokerehabilitation #strokehamstrings www.arni.uk.com If you like this post then please share it with others. Each time that you share a post, you can directly help other people – as who knows which people in the world might find us and gain, either directly from the charity or simply by being able to copy an ‘innovative and useful’ move/trick of the trade that might help them manage after stroke. Every time you share, you could directly help someone – as knowledge is power ;)
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    Are your ARNI instructors monitored for accountability?

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    ARNI Stroke Rehab & Recovery

    The main reason that stretching is good for you as a stroke survivor is that it will release tight muscles temporarily, which will make a difference to your exercise form.

    It also provides very real feedback for you about the way your stroke has caused your affected side to become tighter and less flexible, so that you begin to understand why you can’t, yet, do certain things.
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    The main reason that stretching is good for you as a stroke survivor is that it will release tight muscles temporarily, which will make a difference to your exercise form. It also provides very real feedback for you about the way your stroke has caused your affected side to become tighter and less flexible, so that you begin to understand why you can’t, yet, do certain things. www.arni.uk.com #stroke #strokesurvivors #neuroplasticity #strokerecovery #strokerehabilitation #strokestretching
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    ARNI Stroke Rehab & Recovery

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    It is important to try to stretch your calf muscles before you do any squats, simply so that you can get a slightly greater target range of motion. The calf muscle (gastrocnemius) is the large muscle located on the back of the leg, below the knee. If the calf muscle on your affected side has really high tone and has already shortened a little bit, this stretch will work well for you. It aims to keep your ankle at 90 degrees as much and as long as possible.

    From The Successful Stroke Survivor book by Tom Balchin

    #stroke #strokesurvivors #neuroplasticity #strokerecoveryexercises #strokeexercise #strokerecovery #strokerehabilitation #neurorehab #strokerehab #strokecalfmuscles
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    If you like this post then please share it with others. Each time that you share a post, you can directly help other people – as who knows which people in the world might find us and gain, either directly from the charity or simply by being able to copy an ‘innovative and useful’ move/trick of the trade that might help them manage after stroke.

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    It is important to try to stretch your calf muscles before you do any squats, simply so that you can get a slightly greater target range of motion. The calf muscle (gastrocnemius) is the large muscle located on the back of the leg, below the knee. If the calf muscle on your affected side has really high tone and has already shortened a little bit, this stretch will work well for you. It aims to keep your ankle at 90 degrees as much and as long as possible. From The Successful Stroke Survivor book by Tom Balchin #stroke #strokesurvivors #neuroplasticity #strokerecoveryexercises #strokeexercise #strokerecovery #strokerehabilitation #neurorehab #strokerehab #strokecalfmuscles www.arni.uk.com If you like this post then please share it with others. Each time that you share a post, you can directly help other people – as who knows which people in the world might find us and gain, either directly from the charity or simply by being able to copy an ‘innovative and useful’ move/trick of the trade that might help them manage after stroke. Every time you share, you could directly help someone – as knowledge is power ;)
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    ARNI Stroke Rehab & Recovery
    3 days ago
    ARNI Stroke Rehab & Recovery

    Remember that compensatory strategies helpful; but eventually get in the way of recovery. To work past the need for compensation techniques, you need to constantly question your methods — preferably on a daily, or weekly, basis.

    Each morning, or each Monday, ask yourself, “What am I doing differently than before, and where do I feel ready to challenge myself?”

    Never give up compensatory strategies that are necessary for your safety. And when you’re on your own, start small. For example, if you noticed that you lean your torso forward when you reach for something, see if you can sit back and extend your arm to get it.

    And if you can’t do it today, try again next week. This is how you can prevent yourself from getting stuck in a rut and keep progressing.
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    Remember that compensatory strategies helpful; but eventually get in the way of recovery. To work past the need for compensation techniques, you need to constantly question your methods — preferably on a daily, or weekly, basis. Each morning, or each Monday, ask yourself, “What am I doing differently than before, and where do I feel ready to challenge myself?” Never give up compensatory strategies that are necessary for your safety. And when you’re on your own, start small. For example, if you noticed that you lean your torso forward when you reach for something, see if you can sit back and extend your arm to get it. And if you can’t do it today, try again next week. This is how you can prevent yourself from getting stuck in a rut and keep progressing. www.arni.uk.com #strokerecoveryexercises #neuroplasticity #strokerecovery #strokesurvivorscan #strokeexercise #strokerehabilitation #strokerehab #neurorehab #neurorehabilitation #exerciseafterstroke
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    If you are starting with no movement on your affected side, start with passive exercise; which means assisting your affected side through the movement. You can do this by using your non-affected side or by enlisting the help of someone else.
    Passive exercise uses assistance to move your body if it does not have full strength, and helps you recover from by stimulating neuroplasticity (the mechanism the brain uses to rewire and heal itself after injury. It’s the key to recovery and learning new skills.
    Stroke survivors that have partial movement, and wish to improve more, can continue with active exercise. (This means doing the movement on your own without help).
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    If you are starting with no movement on your affected side, start with passive exercise; which means assisting your affected side through the movement. You can do this by using your non-affected side or by enlisting the help of someone else. Passive exercise uses assistance to move your body if it does not have full strength, and helps you recover from by stimulating neuroplasticity (the mechanism the brain uses to rewire and heal itself after injury. It’s the key to recovery and learning new skills. Stroke survivors that have partial movement, and wish to improve more, can continue with active exercise. (This means doing the movement on your own without help). www.arni.uk.com #strokeexercise #strokerecovery #strokesurvivors #strokerehabilitation #strokerecoveryexercises #neuroplasticity #strokesurvivorscan
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    ARNI Stroke Rehab & Recovery
    4 days ago
    ARNI Stroke Rehab & Recovery

    What is stroke rehabilitation? It is a lifelong process of working to achieve a best possible level of functioning.

    Wherever you are, or would like to be, in your recovery; we can help you. We have trainers throughout the country. 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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    What is stroke rehabilitation? It is a lifelong process of working to achieve a best possible level of functioning. Wherever you are, or would like to be, in your recovery; we can help you. We have trainers throughout the country. Call us on 0203 053 0111 or email support@arni.uk.com to find out if theres a trainer near you who can help you. www.arni.uk.com #stroke #strokesurvivors #neuroplasticity #strokerecovery #strokerehabilitation
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    Any luck getting a trainer in Cornwall

    I’ve been seeing one of your instructors for over a year now and still not standing.

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