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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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I try to carry my empty mug back to kitchen holding the handle as I do with my right hand ....and I'll help place the heating fingers til it's correct as I want to build correct patterns again
🌟 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 ✨
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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🚨 Update on the PoNS Device for Stroke Rehab in the UK & Europe🚨You may have heard about the PoNS (Portable Neuromodulation Stimulator) device, which uses gentle tongue stimulation combined with physio to help with neurological conditions?
While it's authorised in Canada for treating stroke-related walking impairments, and the manufacturer recently submitted for FDA approval for stroke in the US, the situation for the UK and Europe is different.
As of late 2025, the PoNS device is not commercially available in the UK or the EU. It is considered an 'investigational medical device' in Europe, meaning it is still under review by regulatory bodies.
A Europe-wide rollout was previously discussed, but its manufacturer, Helius Medical Technologies, announced in September 2025 that it was rebranding and pivoting its focus to the cryptocurrency Solana! Oh well..
This change in business strategy suggests that the device's availability in Europe is now uncertain. So for now, PoNS therapy is not an option for stroke rehab in the UK and Europe.
Stroke is the commonest cause of physical disability in the world and although there are many excellent services to help stroke survivors, there is no doubt that the continuation of practice and exercise programmes is invaluable in enhancing recovery.
This is important because neuroimaging studies tell us that the brain is a plastic organ. In other words the brain’s structure, the way it is organised, and the way it functions can be influenced by practice and learning. This is the basis for at least some of the recovery that occurs after stroke. A major problem often encountered is that stroke survivors are not sure what exercises they can usefully or safely perform.
The secret is that ‘re-training’ rather than ‘therapy’ is the zone you need to think about now.
Did you know that what we call ‘task-oriented’ exercise programmes are the most promising? If not, you’ll get to love the effects of task-related training IF YOU CAN PROVIDE ENOUGH DOSAGE. By this I mean ‘time on task’… targeted repetition… drives plastic change by strengthening connections. Each rep you do counts.
Enhancing upper limb function is often an essential component of rehabilitation. Weakness in upper-limb could impair stabilisation of proximal arm segments, limit reaching ability, confine hand usage, and affect upper-limb control and coordination. These affect the use of the weaker upper limb in daily activities, supporting the importance of paretic upper-limb strength.
Low grip strength in the stroke population can be corrected via strength training since grip strength is a predictor of disability and mortality in older adults. This is why ARNI has, since inception, concentrated on task-training, strength training and the appropriate development of physical coping skills.
The evidence base supports these 3components that form of backbone of ARNI type training over all others – principles which training can be based around.
. It’s the best time in history to be a stroke survivor!
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Hi Cathy Rogers - yes, and you can also get the 7 video-streaming online or DVD set - that's very very instructive. www.strokesolutions.co.uk/product-category/dvds-and-anytime-viewing/
Great post Pam! Tom ;)
Hit the nail on the head there (no pun intended) - which exercises and are they good for me? Many of us have the motivation just not the knowledge or guidance for progressive rehabilitation.
THE LATEST STROKE RECOVERY NEWS INCL. How NHS pilot sites are revolutionising stroke rehab in the community -
Interesting new research is shedding light on the link between genetics and health, with a recent meta-analysis published in Neurology finding an association between certain blood types and the risk of an early-onset stroke. 🧠🔬
Specifically, the study revealed that individuals with the A1 subgroup of blood type A have a 16% higher risk of experiencing a stroke before age 60 compared to people with other blood types. 📊
On the flip side, those with blood type O appeared to have a slightly lower risk. 📉
While this is a fascinating discovery, it's crucial to remember that the increased risk is still modest, and lifestyle factors like managing blood pressure and staying active have a much greater impact on overall stroke risk. 💖
This research offers a new piece of the puzzle into early-onset stroke, a condition that is less understood than late-onset stroke, but is not a cause for alarm for individuals with type A blood. 🩺
More research is needed to fully understand the biological mechanisms, but this is a promising step forward in identifying potential risk factors
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🧠 Every Second Counts! ⏳ A vital new national campaign by the HSE has just launched in Ireland, urging quick action if a stroke is suspected. 🚨
We know that over 7,500 people experience a stroke each year in Ireland, and far too many are not reaching hospital within the critical three-hour window. This needs to change, and this new campaign, developed with stroke survivors and community groups, is here to make a real difference. 💪 The message is simple and powerful: the second you spot a stroke, is the second you dial 999 or 112. 📞
Professor Rónán Collins, HSE National Clinical Lead for Stroke, highlights that while previous FAST campaigns boosted awareness, hesitation is still a factor. 😟 The new campaign is designed to close that gap and ensure immediate action. 🏃♀️
Siobhán McGrath, a stroke survivor herself, shared how she didn't act FAST enough and how it delayed her recovery. Her story is a powerful reminder of why we all need to act immediately when we spot the signs. 🙏🕰️ Minister for Health, Jennifer Carroll MacNeill, emphasises that early treatment is key to effective outcomes. 🎯
Progress is also being made in early stroke rehabilitation with the expansion of Early Supported Discharge (ESD) teams: 🏡 The programme is expanding rapidly, with plans for more teams by the end of 2025. 📈
This investment is part of over €13 million being put into the National Stroke Strategy since 2022. 💖 This means better care for more people, enabling them to reach their full potential after a stroke. It's a huge step forward in future-proofing Ireland's stroke services. 🙌
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