SSNAP/KCL #strokeaudit findings in JAHA: Despite better 1‐year survival, women were less likely to receive timely stroke care and had worse functional outcomes, highlighting the need for more equitable, sex‐sensitive care strategies. doi.org/10.1161/JAHA...

Sex Differences in Stroke Care and Outcomes: A National Stroke Registry Study | Journal of the American Heart Association

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I'm delighted to share my picture book written for young kids who are experiencing a loved one with #aphasia. Filled with inclusive language as well as resources, it's made for young kids (3 - 10 years old). More info & how to buy: www.neuralresearchlab.com/childrens-book

Children's Book — NEURAL Research Lab

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Check out our new article: A biomechanical analysis of the effectiveness of the Graded Repetitive Arm Supplementary Program (GRASP) for chronic stroke rehabilitation www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....

A biomechanical analysis of the effectiveness of the Graded Repetitive Arm Supplementary Program (GRASP) for chronic stroke rehabilitation

The Graded Repetitive Arm Supplementary Program (GRASP) is used widely to reduce arm impairment from stroke. Evidence for its effectiveness in chronic stroke survivors is based on studies that used...

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New paper out - take a look! Meta-Analysis of Goal Setting and Physical Treatment Categorisation for Focal Spasticity Following Stroke or Other Acquired Brain Injury - Stephen Ashford, Jorge Jacinto, Klemens Fheodoroff, Lynne Turner-Stokes, 2025 doi.org/10.1177/2753...

Meta-Analysis of Goal Setting and Physical Treatment Categorisation for Focal Spasticity Following Stroke or Other Acquired Brain Injury - Stephen Ashford, Jorge Jacinto, Klemens Fheodoroff, Lynne Tur...

Background: Setting goals and planning treatment to attain those goals is often integral to rehabilitation practice, particularly when managing spasticity follo...

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PhD Questionnaire Research! If you’re an SLT, OT, or PT working in the UK or Ireland, we want to hear your opinions of cotreatment! You don’t need to have conducted cotreatment before to take part – all views are welcome. hass.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_... #SLT #OT #PT #AHP

Amazing new tool in the fight against stroke!

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This tiny device can shrink dangerous blood clots. It’s called the ‘milli-spinner’ and its invention was partly an accident…

Make a real difference from home ⭐ We have volunteers from across Scotland already getting involved. Will you be next? Apply today and volunteer your way with CHSS: ow.ly/UPGG50W0Ce9

Really enjoyed spending time in Aberdeen with the NHS Grampian MCN conference on stroke. Special thanks to Thérèse Lebedis OBE and Rosa Mendes from Chest Heart &Stroke Scotland for the invitation. Some really interesting work on stroke being done here.

A fabulous neuroimaging PhD opportunity led by Dr Will McGeown. Apply here: www.strath.ac.uk/studywithus/...

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📢New #PhD opportunity to develop #neuroimaging methods to understand brain network dysfunction in #AlzheimersDisease and other #neurological disorders with supervisors Dr William McGeown, Dr Keith Smith and Dr Ruaridh Clark . details here ➡️https://tinyurl.com/y92j57yt

Some really excellent videos produced by BU aphasia resource centre www.bu.edu/aphasiacente...

📢For all stroke research supervisors at Strathclyde University, Glasgow University, Glasgow Caledonian University and University of the West of Scotland. Application forms available from: Mrs Sue Ogden strathclyde.secy@tenovus-scotland.org.uk

Learning a new movement with your arm relies on learning to move your eyes! Check out our new paper www.nature.com/articles/s41... @ubcrhsc.bsky.social @drrubino.bsky.social @jandrushko.bsky.social @ubcosot.bsky.social 🧪

Oculomotor learning is evident during implicit motor sequence learning - Scientific Reports

Scientific Reports - Oculomotor learning is evident during implicit motor sequence learning

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Cool study! Two pianists, separated in different rooms: one plays right hand part, the other left. Using MPVA it suggests that the premotor cortex is anticipating the other player's hand while M1 sorts out their own. 🧠🎶🎹 doi.org/10.3389/fnhu... #musicscience #neuroskyence

Frontiers | Distinct and content-specific neural representations of self- and other-produced actions in joint piano performance

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This is amazing! www.linkedin.com/posts/patrik...

Patrik Almström on LinkedIn: #science #biomechanics #elephants #innovation #qualisys #goldenstandard

The Elephant’s trunk is a masterpiece of biomechanics - flexible, strong, and boneless. Using Qualisys motion capture and medical imaging, a team from the…

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It’s certainly the most comprehensive meta-analysis I’ve ever been involved with 🤓 TLDR: non-motor symptoms after stroke are common across domains and guess what? Not a great deal has changed in the last decade. A real wake up call to the field to address this huge unmet need ja.ma/3EMdegV

Patient-Reported Nonmotor Outcomes After Stroke

This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluates the prevalence, natural history, and factors associated with multidomain nonmotor outcome burden in patients with stroke.

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So agree! While technology has its place, everyday items found in the home can be just as effective in arm stroke rehabilitation. High dosage and repetitive practice is crucial along with the ability to translate motor function gain to ADL.

Post Stroke@poststrokeorg.bsky.social · 2y ago

You might think that you need expensive, futuristic sounding #rehab equipment to make progress after a #stroke. I’ll explain why that’s not true and how you already have everything you need for your movement recovery at home! youtu.be/qJiLZr8Cnu4

🗣️ Here’s how to support someone who opens up about their mental health: Ask open questions and listen actively. Use positive body language and pay attention. Don’t try and fix it. Avoid clichés. Be patient. https://timetotalkday.co.uk/tips-to-talk/ #TimeToTalk

Talking Tips - Time To Talk Day

Time to Talk Day is all about us being open to the idea of talking. We all have mental health and by having conversations about it, we can help ourselves and

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Really enjoyed my Link up and learn session with @chsscotland.bsky.social and all the fabulous health care professional today. So sorry there was a sound glitch during Q&A, but if you still have any more questions on mirror therapy, please let me know. 🪞💪🧠

Great scoping review👏. With the number of young strokes increasing it is important to have tailored rehabilitation experiences that are age adapted in acute and social care settings.

Dr Catherine Clarissa RN@cathclarissa.bsky.social · 2y ago

Our #ScopingReview paper is now published 🌟🥳 Young Adults Rehabilitation experiences and Needs following Stroke (YARNS): A scoping review of the rehabilitation care experiences and outcomes of young adults post-stroke #OpenAccess 👉🏼 dx.plos.org/10.1371/jour... #stroke #YoungAdult #rehabilitation

Do you work with people with #stroke and #aphasia in the community? Interested in supporting wellbeing and self management? Have a look at this course 👇👇 All online and self paced. Deadline for registration 12th February www.city.ac.uk/prospective-...

Cold hands, altered ownership? We link disturbed body ownership in stroke patients to reduced hand temperature and impaired thermoception. The right Insula & Parietal hubs are key players. We are excited to share our new findings @naturecomms.bsky.social ▶️ rdcu.be/d5SDU

A PhD position is open in @peelen.bsky.social Lab at the Donders Institute - please spread the word and consider applying if you are interested about how imagery and perception relate to each other www.ru.nl/en/working-a... - plus we are fun people to work with ! :)

PhD Position: Neural Mechanisms of Imagery and Perception at the Donders Centre for Cognition | Radboud University

Do you want to work as a PhD Position: Neural Mechanisms of Imagery and Perception at the Donders Centre for Cognition at the Faculty of Social Sciences? Check our vacancy!

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On this day in 1891, Wilder Penfield was born. While many know him from his Heritage Minute ("I smell burnt toast!"), Penfield revolutionized neurosurgery and mapped several regions of the brain. Let's learn more about this great Canadian doctor! 🧵1/14

Just need to get more #stroke rehabilitation academics to move across!

Scott McGrath@smcgrath.phd · 2y ago

🧪 A Nature survey of nearly 6,000 readers found that 70% now use Bluesky, drawn by its supportive, science-friendly environment. Many see it as kinder, safer, and less toxic than X, despite fewer users. 🩺💻 #AcademicSky #EduSky

A really useful video explaining the stages of visual perception 👁️

Kathleen Vancleef@kathleenvancleef.bsky.social · 2y ago

What are the different stages of visual perception? Find out in our newest video in our 🧑‍🎓training series for health professionals 🏥 www.youtube.com/watch?v=3DKH...

www.frontiersin.org/journals/neu... #spasticitymanagement This consensus guidance provides practical recommendations on identifying shoulder spasticity to support clinicians in their management of people with neurological shoulder dysfunction. @BSPRM_UK @rehabresearchuk @CSI_KCL

Frontiers | A concise practical clinical guide to identifying spasticity in neurological shoulder dysfunction

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Please see job below #neurojobs #neuroscience #neuroimaging #neurology #psychology

Stephanie Rossit@stephanierossit.bsky.social · 2y ago

Do you have a PhD in Psychology, Neuroscience or Neuroimaging & are looking for a post-doc? Do you want to join a friendly lab? Do you want to live in Norwich (UK) - gorgeous city close to the beach? You can surf, meet seals, do wonderful walks, eat gelato & enjoy gorgeous sunsets!

Loneliness linked to higher risk of heart disease and stroke and susceptibility to infection www.cam.ac.uk/research/new... via @cambridgeuni.bsky.social

Loneliness linked to higher risk of heart disease and stroke and susceptibility to infection

Interactions with friends and family may keep us healthy because they boost our immune system and reduce our risk of diseases such as heart disease, stroke and

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Neuroelectrics@neuroelectrics.bsky.social · 2y ago

Could premotor cortex #tDCS unlock sustained #stroke recovery? 🧠 A study using our Starstim shows combining tDCS with Mirror Therapy improves motor function—with gains lasting 3+ months. #EEG findings hint at predictive biomarkers. Dive into the research: ieeexplore.ieee.org/stamp/stamp....

🦾 Using our Enobio 8 #EEG, @universityofleeds.bsky.social researchers combined #VR with a robotic hand exoskeleton. Results showed improved motor imagery accuracy and engagement, advancing #BCI applications for #stroke rehab, motor control & neurotech design: www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...