Today's top tip! Wear a big chunky, heavy watch on the wrist of your affected side with the face on the underside of your wrist so you have to look at your affected arm and turn the wrist to read the time. The ‘heaviness’ of a watch can also serve to make you more ‘aware’ of your affected hand. Try it and you’ll see what I mean.
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Get your ARNI trainer to help you regain upper limb movement and control after a stroke by helping you retrain with the Bioness H200 Wireless system! 💪 This advanced, wireless Functional Electrical Stimulation (FES) device helps re-educate your muscles and nerves to improve hand and arm function.
Survivors in the UK can access this technology through specialist neuro-rehabilitation clinics like PhysioFunction and Morrello Clinic. It's also offered by HCA Healthcare UK at various London locations.
For those looking to purchase one, you may find used devices on sites like eBay UK, where a used system was recently listed for around £1,700 (the one shown in the pic). However, it is essential to consult with a physio to ensure the device is right for your specific needs. Some clinics may also offer the H200 Wireless as rental options. 💙🧠
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Why you need The Successful Stroke Survivor video Volume 3
In this video Dr Tom takes you into the realms of serious gait control. Learn how to cope with balance challenges whilst static and moving and learn strategies to combat walking compensations. Tom shows you how to cope with the effects of drop-foot so well that you can look like any non-stroke survivor as you walk down the street. He shows you how to turn smoothly without falling and shows you real-life emergency action control techniques to make yourself confident and safe now that you have removed the need for using a walking stick. Then you get to understand how to cope with steps and slopes… to walk again with surety and control.
Customer review
1. Elvira Oravecz Péter (Verified Purchase) – August 29,
2. This video is focusing on walking. It is full of clear explanations and easy to follow demonstrations of simple and short exercises, techniques, helpful ideas and tips that all support the different phases of using and re-using our legs from hip to toes. If you want to help a stroke survivor or you are a stroke survivor who is ready to get back this vital skill, this part is a must.
Get your copy from here:
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Can psychedelic drug DMT help in stroke recovery? A just-published 2025 study suggests that Dimethyltryptamine (DMT), a psychedelic compound, could help protect the brain after an ischemic stroke🧠✨.
Preclinical cell studies have shown promising results, indicating that DMT can reduce brain damage, swelling, and inflammation. It works by stabilising the blood-brain barrier and decreasing the brain's inflammatory response via a specific receptor.
Importantly, these potential benefits appear to occur at sub-psychedelic doses, meaning the 'tripping' effects are not necessary.
While human clinical trials are currently underway, we're still a long way from any definitive conclusions or real-world application. The idea is that it could eventually be used as an add-on therapy alongside existing treatments, even in emergency settings, to help improve recovery for stroke patients.
A truly fascinating and hopeful area of science! 🧪#ARNIstrokerehabo#neurosciencee#StrokeResearche#dmt##brainhealthc#futuremedicinea#clinicaltrialsc#scienceadvanceials #ScienceAdvance
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You’ve heard of FES but have you heard of FEE-ES?! It stands for Finger-Equipped Electrode Electrical Stimulation and it's designed to help stroke survivors with severe hemiplegia to regain arm mobility! 💪🧠
This isn't your typical FES; FEE-ES involves a therapist wearing a special electrode on their finger, allowing them to manually and precisely control the electrical stimulation delivered to the patient's affected limb. This means they can perfectly time the pulses with the patient's intended movements, even if there's very little or no voluntary movement happening initially. 🤏
This therapist-controlled approach helps rebuild those crucial brain-muscle connections, boosting recovery and encouraging neuroplasticity. 🌟 FEE-ES is NOT a product, it’s a specialised clinical technique requiring a trained therapist. It's offered as part of a physiotherapy programme in clinics equipped with standard electrical stimulation devices.
So, while you can't buy it, you can access this innovative therapy through specialist rehabilitation services, both within the NHS (where available) and privately! 👩⚕️🧑⚕️
For costs, this is typically included within the charges for therapy sessions, which vary depending on location and whether it's through the NHS or a private clinic. 💸 If you're a stroke survivor interested in FEE-ES, chatting with your ARNI trainer or physio is the best first step! 💬
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Jess Wellstead, physio and personal trainer on Saturday's specialist ARNI Stroke Rehab course run by Dr Tom sent in this pic! Superb day with a great group of 20 professionals from all over the UK (even from as far away as the Isle of Arran!)
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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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