Bicycle pedalling and walking display some common motor requirements for successful execution. Both tasks are characterised by alternating flexion and extension of the hip, knee, and ankle, and both tasks require reciprocal movements between limbs. Stationary exercise machines such as bikes are great for this purpose. Those that are known as recumbent or semi-recumbent bikes (depending how reclined it is) would be my first choice for a ‘beginner stroke survivor’. These types of gym bikes can be picked up relatively affordably from a variety of places and often aren’t cheap but they hold a considerable re-sale value.
You can even prop your iphone or ipad on the display ledge and watch videos or listen to music to help the pass the time.
You might possibly find it difficult to keep your more-affected foot on the pedals due to weakness and/or loss of feeling and sensation in your legs. If you’re experiencing such problems, look at the internet to see if you can get a customised pedal made. This kind of job is often most efficiently carried out by a clever bicycle fixer in a dedicated bicycle shop or even a mechanic or engineer. Such people will be really great at problem-solving and coming up with the best device for you. If all else fails, it’s even possible to adhere trainers to pedals. Trainers with strong Velcro tops work well.
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The Successful Stroke Survivor Full Video Series: 300 minutes anytime online viewing
You are about to completely change the way you view your rehabilitation. By following the advice in these 7 DVDs you will totally transform yourself. You will be able to disregard the use of a wheelchair, stick and rigid plastic orthotic, as appropriate. Amongst many other things, you will learn to get down and up from the floor, balance, walk and turn without problem, become strong and robust.. and tackle all sorts of activities of daily life that you hadn’t dreamed possible after stroke.
Importantly, Dr Tom will teach you how to recover a great deal more action control of your upper limb and achieve spasticity decline leading to grasp and release capability. Contained in these DVDs is a wealth of information relayed by Dr Tom, who has ‘been there’. A stroke survivor himself, he shows you exactly what to do to make an incredible recovery: you will not BELIEVE what can be done! You can do it: Dr Tom will show you how, and will also show you a full training session with a stroke survivor so you can see how everything works.
If you would like all DVDs it works out cheaper to buy them all at once; rather than buying all separately.
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The balance problems of stroke survivors are often related to uneven weight distribution and difficulties in muscle use; which increases postural sway during standing. If this sounds like you we can help! We have trainers throughout the country who can work with you. Call us on 0203 053 0111 or email support@arni.uk.com
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You need to emphasise training on isolated finger activities; incrementally increasing the difficulty of movements over time.
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The Metronome This exercise consists of moving from one foot to another, trying to force weight through the affected leg and equalise your hip placement in relation to your stance. Think of ‘becoming’ a metronome, ticking away back and forth.
Find out more in The Successful Stroke Survivor book by Tom Balchin.
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Have YOU got aphasia?
Approximately 40% of stroke survivors experience this difficulty: to comprehend or produce spoken or written language caused by a cerebrovascular accident. In half of these cases the language impairment still persists one year post-stroke. Aphasia has wide-ranging effects on the ability to function and quality of life of stroke survivors and easily leads to social isolation.
If you need help, ARNI SLT Telerehab can now help YOU, right now, wherever you are in the world!
The latest evidence shows clearly that you can conquer aphasia very successfully with the help of speech and language therapy.
And it also shows that SLT Telerehab is just as effective as in-person, face to face treatment.
We have a team of highly experienced low-cost specialist SLTs (all post-grads from Universities such as UCL, the University of Cape Town etc) who are available to help you right now, in your home, via Zoom. You get a one to one hourly service, based around your diary needs, from the comfort of your own home, with a highly experienced specialist speech and language therapist. Please enquire to arni.uk.com/get-remote-speech-language-help-now/ !
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Weight bearing exercises are a great way for improving shoulder subluxation and improve communication between the brain and the arm. They involve putting weight through the arm, and can be integrated into daily activities or practiced as part of an exercise program.
To practice weight bearing through the shoulder, sitt in a chair with an armrest. Rest the forearm on top of the armrest with the palm facing down, leaning toward the armrest to put some weight through the arm. Hold for 10 seconds, then relax. Ensure the shoulder stays away from the ear, rather than shrugging upward, and stop if any pain occurs.
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