You've likely felt the soul-crushing frustration when the rugged outdoor activities and family adventures that used to define your identity become physically out of reach following a stroke (we know the look on Andy's Mayers' face, do we not?)
Stroke survivor Andy has gone through private neurological physiotherapy and has regained the ability to walk and now wants to get around much more outside again. And he's discovered that standard issue mobility scooters are fundamentally incapable of handling rough or hilly terrain, so he wants to purchase an all-terrain wheelchair. Has anyone had one of these specialised self-balancing tech-laden chairs? If so, what are they like??
He and his wife are now crowdfunding to get hold of one. “It would be life-changing” Mel says “Due to his mobility issues and his speech, his independence has suffered a lot. Andy has hated the fact he was unable to communicate, he hated the fact he was unable to move or to do the smallest of tasks without help. “It’s really hard to accept, at the age of 42, that your life is over and you’re never going to get out of this chair. Half his brain is pretty much dead but he’s never given up and has very much been focused on what he can still achieve.”
Implementation of these life-affirming, high-performance chairs (by Hoss Technologies and others) in the UK remains a 0% chance of possibility for a standard NHS offering – and so he and his wife have gone on a brilliant crowdfunding effort to pay for. ARNI Stroke Rehab & Recovery wishes the couple all the best luck in world and says that we're there if they need rehab help - they just need to call us and have a chat... 🧠🦽💪
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After a stroke, the neural connections between the brain and muscles can become weakened or destroyed. This explains why a stroke survivor might lose strength in their hand following their stroke. Engaging the brain’s neuroplasticity enables a person to rebuild those neural connections and regain control of their muscles.
If you need help to rebuild your neural connections call 0203 053 0111 or email support@arni.uk.com We have trainers throughout the country who can help you.
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New! Research Team finds that combining drugs to treat patients significantly improves recovery after severe stroke. You've likely heard of thrombectomy for removing large clots... but this new study from Barcelona shows that clearing the main artery is often not enough. So, if you've had a severe ischemic stroke; the tiny side streets of your brain might remain blocked even after the highway is reopened....
Researchers led by Angel Chamorro found that injecting a thrombolytic drug directly into the artery after surgery significantly boosts your chances of a full recovery. We've got to consider that this targeted approach helps dissolve the microscopic clots that imaging often misses; and it resulted in 15 per cent more patients living without disability after ninety days.
This CHOICE2 trial involved over four hundred adults across Spain to prove that treating the microcirculation is a vital step for your brain health. But it will still take some time for these protocols to be adopted as the standard of care within the NHS.
ARNI Stroke Rehab & Recovery says that it looks like we're seeing the implementation of an idea to use medication is AFTER the procedure rather than before to get the best results. Clinical implementation in the UK will depend on updated international guidelines which are currently being reviewed following this JAMA publication.
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Petr Piokomy is a qualified specialist personal trainer in stroke and neurological rehabilitation, and has been working in this field for the past 16 years. For the last 7 of those, he's been an associate of the ARNI Institute.
To keep this service running, ARNI relies heavily on donations and a small portion of commission from training sessions. Compared to private neuro rehab centres, ARNI offers a highly affordable and effective alternative - but they need support to keep going.
Here's how Petr is helping:
On Friday, September 25, 2026, ARNI instructor Petr will be taking on 13 Valleys challenge in Lake District in effort to raise awareness and funds for ARNI. This is around 114 miles throughout the national park with over 7,000 metres of elevation gain. This will be the longest and most challenging run he has run and is classed as ''brutal'' difficulty.
This is no small challenge - but it’s nothing compared to what many stroke survivors face every day.
If you can spare anything at all, we'd be be truly grateful for your support. Every donation helps ARNI deliver life-changing rehabilitation to someone who needs it.
www.justgiving.com/page/petr-pokorny-6?utm_medium=FA&utm_source=CL
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Repetition is a critical ingredient during stroke recovery. Repetition activates neuroplasticity; which is your brain’s mechanism for rewiring itself. This is how you can rebuild your skills and overcome the effects of a stroke.
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Had a Stroke? Now What? is a book for stroke survivors, their families and anyone else who supports them. This book contains a wealth of practical information a stroke survivor needs to understand their injury, through to guidance on rehabilitation and life after stroke. This book is written by ARNI Director Tom Balchin who makes clear his aim is ‘to help you beat stroke’.
www.strokesolutions.co.uk/product/had-a-stroke-now-what-book/
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It’s really important that survivors are guided to autonomous retraining efforts, if possible, in order that they may fulfil goals and thrive rather than decline, become dependent on others or just re-enter the care pathway.
“This is really hard to achieve, but one by one, over the years, ARNI has helped a vast amount of people. I’m proud of this and of the way that, by its sincere efforts, ARNI has gained the trust and support of professionals in neurorehabilitation over the years.” Tom Balchin, ARNI Director
Call us on 0203 053 0111 or email support@arni.uk.com to find out if there's a trainer near you who can help you with your recovery
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Video call technology just saved Richard's life after a stroke! This recent case in Northampton shows how digital tools are assisting emergency care; when a patient presented with a rare brain stem stroke, the rapid intervention of specialists via a remote link proved absolutely vital.
So, brain stem strokes are notoriously difficult to identify, and any delay in treatment can have devastating consequences for long term recovery. But the use of a high-definition video feed allowed doctors to spot the subtle clinical signs that might otherwise have been missed. This tech means that expert neurological assessment is no longer restricted by your physical location.
It's currently being trialled across several Trusts... so people have a better chance of receiving life-saving thrombolysis regardless of which hospital they first arrive at. Routine implementation across the whole UK network is expected to accelerate as more regional hubs adopt these virtual consultant platforms.
ARNI Stroke Rehab & Recovery says that every second saved in the emergency room is a second gained for your future rehabilitation... 📱🚑🩺
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Your brain is very good at problem-solving. We are masters at changing the environment and our suit ourselves. Our imagination, reasoning, emotional subtlety and toughness make it possible. You can see how easily you can set everything up so that you can make do without the use of one arm, in just the same way as those who lose a limb or one or more of their operating senses. But you know that there is no need to do so; you just need to find the right route.
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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