A study designed to explore a new approach to rehabilitating walking after stroke.
Apply to Daan Meester (Research Assistant) or Professor Helen Dawes (Research Physiotherapist).
The shocking case of Graham McGowan, in the Daily Record today, highlights a critical failing within Scotland's stroke services, demanding urgent intervention by the NHS and government.
Doctors carried out a brain scan which revealed a blood clot and they advised he should be treated with a thrombectomy - a procedure to remove blood clots in a large artery. But, ARI's closest specialist thrombectomy hub, in Ninewells Hospital in Dundee, only offers the procedure from Monday to Friday
ARNI Stroke Rehab says that it’s pretty much medically indefensible that access to life-changing thrombectomy treatment should depend on the time of day, leaving patients like Graham, a fit and active 53-year-old, with severe and preventable disability simply because his stroke occurred outside of ‘office hours’.
What do ARNI Stroke Rehab news readers reckon? Please let us know in the comments below.
Tackling this failure probably requires a multi-pronged approach: immediate investment to provide a genuine 24/7 national thrombectomy service with expanded hub hours, a clear strategic plan from the NHS Planning and Delivery Board with genuine accountability for its implementation and robust measures to address geographical inequalities in access to this time-critical care.
Only by rectifying these systemic flaws can we be sure that every stroke patient in Scotland receives the best possible chance at recovery, regardless of when their medical emergency strikes.
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The NHS need to spend our hard earned funding wisely…. There are MANY ways in which they can do this better, but consider purely the cost of future services that one would need having acrued a life changing disability from something that could’ve been prevented… As they say, “prevention is better than cure” On all counts.
Promising research offers new hope for stroke recovery! Maraviroc, an HIV medication is being investigated in clinical trials for its potential (off-label) to improve recovery in acute stroke survivors by affecting brain plasticity and reducing neuroinflammation.
Preclinical data and observational studies suggest Maraviroc can significantly improve motor skills and cognitive function in stroke survivors, leading to a Canadian trial (CAMAROS) testing it with exercise for upper and lower limb recovery and an Israeli trial (MARCH) for cognitive impairment after subcortical stroke and improve outcomes for stroke survivors by augmenting intensive rehabilitation.
Studies indicate that by blocking the CCR5 receptor, the brain may be better able to rewire itself, with early findings suggesting benefits not only for motor skills but also for learning, memory and reducing post-stroke depression. While larger, placebo-controlled trials are still needed to confirm these effects, the scientific community is encouraged by the potential for this repurposed medication to become a game-changer in neurological repair.
Stay informed about these exciting developments by continuing to read ARNI Stroke Rehab News ✨
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I’m in
Would like to be part of any Canadian trials please
Available if a volunteer is required (I also have brain herniation because of the stroke)
Mark Brinklow
Sign me up i will try them
Learned non-use is a serious, but common, secondary effect of stroke. This occurs when stroke survivors neglect their affected side and use only their unaffected side. With time and this non-use, the muscles become weaker and function can be lost completely.
Fortunately, learned non-use after stroke is treatable. The key to is to engage with your affected side every day; incorporating it into as many functional activities as possible. This will activate neuroplasticity and help rebuild the connections to your muscles.
Talk to your ARNI trainer for specific exercises you can try at home. Don't yet have a trainer? Call us on 0203 053 0111 or email support@arni.uk.com to find out if there's a trainer near you who can work with you on your recovery.
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HOW UPPER-LIMB STROKE REHAB CAN BE OPTIMISED BY NEW TECH -
Through mental practice, even if a you can’t move your affected muscles, you can still visualize a movement or mentally practice an exercise before performing it. This stimulates the brain and activates neuroplasticity.
Additionally it’s accessible to everyone during all stages of recovery.
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Exercise: Self-assisted arm curl . This exercise will help you to retain the relative length of your bicep muscle and maintain its strength. Be aware that if you have spasticity in the arm, you certainly don’t need to concentrate on building the strength of the bicep. It is usually held in a contracted position anyway, which slows down strength-loss whilst the joint is more immobile than that of your other arm. You do need to do this exercise to support muscle gain, even though spasticity is about flexion strength: akin to placing your foot on the accelerator and holding it there.
By providing support to a certain spot just above your elbow, you will find that you can move the arm away from your body, curl it up towards your neck, and more importantly, extend it fairly well again. This is very empowering and you will be surprised at the control this support from the good hand gives you.
ind out more about this exercise in The Successful Stroke Survivor book by Tom Balchin.
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I do this perhaps 100 tines a day thanks for the tip
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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Thank you! 😊😊
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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This would be great in every NHS hospital but it will never happen
Thank you so much for all the info you continue to provide x
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.
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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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I need this, do you have qualified therapists in the states, Oklahoma?
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
Only one way to find out if it can 😃 🕺
