Stretching and passive range of motion exercises can help minimize the effects of spasticity and can also activate neuroplasticity.
Therefore, having someone move your arm or leg for you can help repair the brain’s connection to your muscles. And the stronger the communication, the less spasticity you will experience.
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Ever wondered how strong the link between chronic stress and stroke is?! 🤯🧠 Well, you're right to think about this - it's very real!!
Multiple studies and a large meta-analysis involving over 950,000 participants have confirmed that chronic, self-perceived psychosocial stress is significantly associated with a higher risk of experiencing a stroke. The increased risk is moderate, similar in magnitude to other known factors like diabetes.
So how exactly does something as seemingly intangible as stress affect our physical brain health? 🤔 The connection happens through a few key biological pathways: first, when we're stressed, our bodies activate the 'fight-or-flight' response, releasing hormones like cortisol and adrenaline. While useful in the short term, prolonged elevation of these hormones due to chronic stress leads to sustained high blood pressure, vascular inflammation and damage to artery walls over time.
Second, chronic stress can also lead to unhealthy coping mechanisms, such as poor diet, lack of exercise, smoking, increased alcohol consumption, and insufficient sleep. These lifestyle factors independently contribute to stroke risk by promoting high blood pressure and atherosclerosis (hardening of the arteries).
Intriguingly, recent research published in Neurology® suggests there might be a gender difference in vulnerability. One study on young adults found that women with moderate to high stress levels had a significantly higher risk of stroke compared to men, highlighting that women may need to take stress symptoms particularly seriously.
ARNI Stroke Rehab UK says that the good news is that stress is a modifiable risk factor: we can actively work to manage it. Simple strategies like finding joy in hobbies, regular physical activity (which is proven to reduce stress levels), and practicing mindfulness can make a real difference in protecting your heart and brain hea#ARNIstrokerehabi#strokeawarenesso#mentalhealthmattersn#stressmanagementM#brainhealths#ScienceNews##PreventionIsKeyenceNews #PreventionIsKey
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Dates for the 2026 ARNI instructor course are now available
This is the ONLY FUNCTIONAL REHABILITATION & EXERCISE TRAINING QUALIFICATION CURRENTLY AVAILABLE IN THE UK which teaches experienced therapists and exercise instructors how to continue the rehabilitation path of stroke and other acquired brain injury survivor.
The course if for therapists and exercise instructors who are Level 3 and above or suitably qualified – who wish to teach functional rehabilitation & exercise training after stroke and receive regular recommendations/referrals from the ARNI Institute.
Find out more, and how to register for the accreditation here arni.uk.com/instructors/
2025 prices for the 2026 course if you pay for it in 2025
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A goundbreaking study has just revealed that a new AI imaging tool could revolutionise stroke treatment by helping doctors spot deadly clots in patients more than an hour earlier than our current methods! 🧠
This innovative artificial intelligence technology works by rapidly analysing brain scans and immediately flagging the presence of large vessel occlusions (LVOs); the type of severe blood clots that cause the most debilitating strokes and require urgent removal. The speed at which this AI operates is truly astonishing.
Researchers found that by using this AI assistance, medical teams were able to identify these critical LVOs an average of over an hour earlier in the treatment pathway compared to the standard clinical workflow. 🕒💡 That hour is absolutely vital. It means patients can get to the specialised treatment they need, like mechanical thrombectomy, much faster.
This breakthrough is a massive win for modern medicine and highlights the incredible potential of AI to support our healthcare heroes and ultimately save more lives. It's not about replacing doctors, but giving them significant assistance in critical situations. The future of acute stroke care is looking better and faster every day 🤖🩺💙
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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!!
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Walking is a critical part of any post-stroke strengthening program. It keeps people from being sedentary and keeps muscles active and flexible.
Call us on 0203 053 0111, or email support@arni.uk.com to find out if there's a trainer who can help you with your walking.
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A great present for a stroke survivor: ALL 7 ARNI exercise online videos.
Amongst many other things, you will learn from these how 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.
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Whiston Hospital's Hyperacute Stroke Unit (HASU) has been officially ranked as the best in the UK! 🏆🏥 The team has achieved top spot in the latest national SSNAP results (Sentinel Stroke National Audit Programme). This fantastic achievement reflects the unit's commitment to providing outstanding, rapid care to patients when they need it most. They scored the highest possible A rating for the quality of care they deliver.
This achievement is even more impressive because SSNAP introduced tougher standards this year to reflect the latest evidence in stroke care. Despite these higher expectations, the teams from the Mersey & West Lancs Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust have delivered outstanding results.
Their success is also supported by their partnership working with the North West Ambulance Service and the Walton Centre, where they have 24/7 access to thrombectomy services, a vital intervention in stroke care which has huge benefits for eligible patients. 👏
A huge congratulations to all the dedicated staff at the HASU unit for their hard work and dedication in delivering world-class stroke care in Whiston! 🎉👏💙
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