The challenge of providing effective and affordable rehabilitation for stroke survivors in the UK, and indeed globally, is multifaceted. It involves the development, availability, and cost of safe and effective technology and services. We can't take the development of new medical technology for granted. The time and cost of taking an idea forward and creating a product are becoming increasingly significant. Developers of such technology need to imagine making a return on their investment, and this needs more than the assurance of a clinical need - it takes someone willing to pay.
Stroke is a significant global healthcare challenge affecting millions, but this alone will not drive technology development unless there is a likely path toward a return on investment. This article considers the challenge of supporting stroke survivors in their recovery journey when resources seem lacking. We point to some products we loved that never developed sustained sales and some that might.

This is a guest post by Chris Wynne from our partners at The Rehab Physio in the Wirral. Their excellent facilities provide intensive physical rehabilitation services and in this post, Chris explains something of their philosophy.

Neurological physiotherapy acknowledges a simple fact: the human body is an amazing thing with the ability to adapt to the changes we put upon it.

With the right physiotherapy skills, technology and techniques, we can help the body to find ways to help patients with a range of neurological conditions including spinal cord injury, stroke, brain injury and Cerebral Palsy to restore function, independence and quality of life.

Bike Labyrinth is an innovative product offering interactive bicycle tours for individuals who are now unable to exercise outdoors, such as those who are elderly, frail, or experiencing dementia. The effect is very engaging, interactive, simple to use and loved by users. Bike Labyrinth can incorporate a user’s or care home’s exisitng bike and utilise a HD television.

At Anatomical Concepts we love exercise - it is good for everyone. It can help us overcome aspects of physical disability and is good for our emotional and cognitive well being. Who wants to reduce the chances of us needing healthcare in future?
It seems that many of us are too busy or lack motivation to exercise regularly and this is especially true of older adults. With Bike Labyrinth you can explore more than 600 cycling routes and rediscover the joy of exercise whoever you are.

In this first article in the “Bridging the Gap” series of articles, I want to encourage you and I to start thinking about motor training for physical rehabilitation as if we were training an elite athlete.

Stroke can be a devastating and life-altering condition that affects a significant number of individuals each year. It can cause permanent damage to the brain, leading to long-term health consequences for patients, their families, and caregivers. As healthcare professionals, it's important for us to understand the recovery rate for stroke patients so that we can educate patients and their families on the outcomes they may expect. In this blog, we'll explore what percentage of stroke patients make a full recovery, what factors affect recovery, and what healthcare professionals can do to help patients achieve the best possible outcomes.