Being active is a great way to improve overall health throughout your recovery and later on in life. It can help improve mood and increase energy levels. It can also help reduce the risk of another stroke.
We’ve teamed up with the charity A Stroke of Luck, who specialise in exercise-based recovery for stroke survivors, to produce a stroke-specific exercise programme of short videos to help you be more active at home. There are 12 videos in total, which you can follow at a pace that suits you, whether that’s week-by-week or day-by-day*.
Step 1 - watch the introduction video
If you’re a stroke survivor, it's important to watch the introduction video below to understand how the videos meet your needs. You’ll need to decide which group is best for you:
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Red group is for people with limited mobility.
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Amber group is for those with some mobility.
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Green group is for people who are independently mobile.
If you are a carer, we have a dedicated video to demonstrate how you can best support someone doing the exercises, and how you can look after yourself. This is especially important if the person you are supporting is in the red or amber groups. Watch the video here.
Step 2 - follow the programme
Once you have decided which group is right for you, follow the programme for your group below. Work through the videos at a pace that suits you.