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Tom teaching one of his hand/wrist stretches that work very well in combination with three others if spasticity is present, to open the fingers and thumb enough to 'get the gap' and thereby facilitate 'entering a task and extending time on task'. The survivor is Brendan Gordon, ex-soldier and good friend of ARNI. You can see him in online video
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Hi all, Dr Tom here! For the last year or so, I've been writing a new book with the aim of publication this year (on our 25th anniversary). I'm now in the finishing stages and I'd like to include YOU, loyal ARNI Stroke Rehab and Recovery readers - and put your name in the book!
You can get in it simply by submitting here at the end of this post or to me at tom@arni.uk.com your best TIP or TIPS (one or however many you like) that you've personally created OR heard about, implement and use to great success to help yourself self-manage and/or retrain. It could be ANYTHING, but it's got to be useful to help you either live life and/or recover. And let me know how you discovered it, and what problem it solves. Anything to do with any limitations from stroke, ok??
So, examples for inclusion will include my own things I've come up with/developed for recovery and then passed on to others, like these: have YOU got any clever tips like these? If so, write them here in response, and/or to me at tom@arni.uk.com please! Also please expand a bit on the circumstances on each so I can see the context, like my examples:
1. I took to wearing a watch on my left wrist, palm side down, so to find out the time, I have to turn (supinate) my wrist each time (which is of course a really big move for upper limb rehab). This REALLY WORKS to encourage constant rotational movement of the arm at the elbow (mind you, you have be curious about the time!)
2. Washing underneath my good arm was impossible in the bath until I discovered I could lather my good knee with soap and clean my underarm wonderfully with by rubbing it on my knee!
3. I had a very hard time putting my shoes and socks on, but discovered early on that if I sat on my bed and rolled onto my back with my knees bent, it was all much easier to do. I STILL use this technique 30 years later - used it this morning as I've smashed my good knee extremely badly (trying to play football with my young son!)
GO FOR IT! Is there anything you do or have developed? Or anything you think I really should include as a stroke survivor tip regardless of whether it comes from personal experience? Or anything that your stroke survivor loved one does that you'd like to share?
If I get enough, I'm thinking to create a Tips section at the end of each chapter by the way. And btw, your Tips can encompass anything you like - mainly tips for the community stroke survivors rather than in hospital, but if you have anything good, SEND IT ANYWAY ok?! Over to you! Dr Tom ;)
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Games help to improve a variety of skills that may have been affected by stroke, including:
Motor function: ability to move the body voluntarily
Cognitive function: memory, learning, attention, decision making and language abilities
Social interaction: conversations verbal or nonverbal
What games do you include in your rehab?
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A good 70% to 80% of your time doing upper limb work should be spent attempting grasp and release work; even if you can't do it. You've got to try.
If you're not sure what you need to do call us on 0203 053 0111 or email support@arni.uk.com. We have trainers throughout the country who can help you with your recovery.
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I spent hours setting up a chess board using each finger and thumb changing fingers every piece for weeks.
Stabiliser muscles are just muscles that act to provide stability during a movement. So, for example, when you squat, your leg muscles are the prime movers, but other parts assist in executing the movement: calf and foot muscles are making sure your feet stay planted, torso muscles are making sure you don't fold up like a wet noodle, back muscles are pulling the shoulder blades back, and biceps stay stiff and taut to steady the forearms and keep them out of the way of the legs. All these muscles are recruited to be ‘stabilisers’.
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If you like this post then please share it with others. Each time that you share a post, you can directly help other people – as who knows which people in the world might find us and gain, either directly from the charity or simply by being able to copy an ‘innovative and useful’ move/trick of the trade that might help them manage after stroke.
Every time you share, you could directly help someone – as knowledge is power 😉
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All good pre-CVA. But you have no awareness nor symmetry of what body parts you’re using
This is dad-of-two James Baker. His life changed in an instant' when he suffered a 'catastrophic' stroke, forcing him to 'relearn the most basic of human functions' 💔 The father-of-two was left with paralysis down one side of his body, and has since undergone four complex brain surgeries, including a cranioplasty to rebuild his skull.
His mum, Jean, said: "What many of us take for granted has become a daily battle requiring immense strength, patience, and determination. We have all been completely amazed to this point at Jamie's strength and the physical progress he is making every day."
However she said: "The hardest challenge of all for Jamie, who is a kind and caring, family-orientated person, is being separated from his young family; his wife Lucy and two daughters Olivia, 12, and nine-year-old Lyla; a loss of everyday moments he so desperately wants to be a part of. The emotional toll of missing out on his role as a husband and parent has been truly heartbreaking."
His wife Lucy had 'worked tirelessly' to get Jamie back to their home in Warstones, Wolverhampton, for visits. She has rearranged their two-bedroom home to enable Jamie to sleep downstairs, and stayed up through the night to carry out his personal care. The family are now fundraising for specialist physiotherapy and care. Supporters have already donated over £6,000.
ARNI Stroke Rehab & Recovery wishes you all the best in your continued recovery Jamie
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I have been through thesame 2 years ago. Dont give up
Hi, my husband had a severe stroke in July 2025 and is still in a rehabilitation home in Worcester. If Lucy would like to chat to someone who understands what she’s going though, I’d love that xxx
Jamie, being a survivor of a Hemorrhagic Stroke requiring Brain Surgery myself, (i know it’s not the same as you but) I absolutely admire the strength and determination that you have to rely on daily just to accomplish the smallest of things. Never underestimate the power of that strength and belief that you can overcome your challenges. Stay driven and each step is a step forward. You got this, Jamie. 💪
My husband is going through the same thing. 38 years old, 2 kids, 4 surgeries. He is recovering daily and currently still in rehab
I think my husband is in the same rehab facility. If Lucy needs someone to talk to, I’m there everyday and happy for a chat x
Where is the fundraising page/website?? Perhaps if you published it on here then people might dona!
Good luck Jamie and Lucy, sounds like you're on the right pathway.🙏💪🙏 xx
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Good luck to you.
Good on ya !!
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A good tip for stroke survivors using a rower is to strap your good foot in first, then your affected foot, making sure to point the foot to the outside. Push a crumpled up page of newspaper between the inside of the foot-pad and your own foot to make sure it stays there.
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Kitchens are a great place for rehab. Pans are particularly good for rehab exercises as they come in different sizes (and weights), can be lifted, shifted and poured from. But perhaps best of all THEY DON'T BREAK when dropped!
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The ARNI method can change your whole life; if you want it to! It will give you a future and hope.
Call us. Today! We have trainers throughout the country who can help you with your recovery. Call 0203 053 0111 or email support@arni.uk.com
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Love him to the moon and back and you too
I am sure I know that boy 😆😆😆