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Top 10 Gadgets for Stroke Survivors
Below is a list of what we are calling our ‘Top 10’ gadgets for stroke survivors. This is a selection of what we think are the most useful products, designed to overcome obstacles caused by a stroke. Suffering a stroke can be both life-threatening and life-changing. The longer the brain is starved of oxygen, the ... Read more
A Promise to Fight – Stéphane’s story
“This is where Active Hands changed my life. The whole body can be worked confidently: the pectorals, arms, shoulders, back… I have access to machines safely. I can use dumbells, do pull-ups, the cable machine… and I know that I have other possibilities too.” 55 year old Stéphane lives in a small town in the ... Read more
Rehab On A Rower
When Norma suffered a stroke, it affected the entire left side of her body, greatly reducing the strength and mobility in her arm and hand.
Asking your Questions: When should rehab begin after stroke?
This month, we’ve been running a series of short articles taking a look at some of the common questions our customers discuss. Harnessing the power of our community, we’ve been asking you all the big questions, in the hope that we can advise and motivate each other. In part 2 of this series, we speak ... Read more
José R. Maldonado – Stroke, A Personal Testimonial
In December 2002 José Maldonado, a dedicated husband and father of two, suffered a devastating intra-cerebral hemorrhage; a type of stroke caused by the sudden rupture of an artery within the brain. Unfortunately, like many stroke survivors, he experienced loss of function in both his lower and upper extremities, meaning he needed to use a wheelchair, ... Read more
Irene Cruises into the Gym
Irene Bradbrook has always been an active person; dashing about, being busy. She had spent three and a half years looking after her husband, who had dementia, before his condition declined and he needed to go into care (he sadly passed away in 2013, just after his 65th birthday). She had a part time job ... Read more