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Neurorehab @ Queen Square @qsneurorehab.bsky.social · Aug 27

Next CNR seminar at Queen Square is from Professor Diane Playford. All welcome - Free registration onlinestore.ucl.ac.uk/conferences-... We'd love to see you there

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Neurorehab @ Queen Square @qsneurorehab.bsky.social · Jul 3

This is a forum in which researchers and clinicians are given the opportunity to talk to each other about questions they have on aspects of neurorehabilitation and may inspire more clinicians to get involved in research.
FREE REGISTRATION - ALL WELCOME onlinestore.ucl.ac.uk/conferences-...

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Ben Beare @bbeare123.bsky.social · Jun 21

12th QSUL, was the best yet, all talks were brilliant with loads of new data and hypotheses presented. Thanks to @prof-nick-ward.bsky.social and the whole team for their hard work in putting it together

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Neurorehab @ Queen Square @qsneurorehab.bsky.social · Jun 26

At the next CNR seminar we are delighted to welcome Professor Derick Wade to discuss 'What is really important in rehabilitation'?
Free registration All welcome onlinestore.ucl.ac.uk/conferences-...

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Prof Nick Ward @prof-nick-ward.bsky.social · Apr 4

I have just come across someone who befitted from Rachael's intervention - which led me to this great story BUT we need more resources like this! @able2bnorwich www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-engl...

Norwich surgeon is named BBC Sports Unsung Hero for the East

Rachael Hutchinson runs a gym which empowers people with chronic diseases and injuries like strokes.

www.bbc.co.uk

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Prof Nick Ward @prof-nick-ward.bsky.social · Mar 31

My Brain: After the Rupture review - rightly highlights the impact of 'unseen' symptoms often neglected by health services www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio...
On iPlayer now

My Brain: After the Rupture review – a fierce mantra for us all to live by

High-flying broadcaster Clemency Burton-Hill was robbed of basic abilities after a brain haemorrhage. This film about her recovery is brutal, raw – and full of gut-wrenching moments that have nothing ...

www.theguardian.com

Prof Nick Ward @prof-nick-ward.bsky.social · Mar 28

Watch this tonight about Clemency Burton-Hill's continuing fight to recover after a #stroke 5 years ago. @clemencybh www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...

BBC Two - My Brain: After the Rupture

The incredible story of Clemency Burton-Hill’s recovery following a brain haemorrhage.

www.bbc.co.uk

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Prof Nick Ward @prof-nick-ward.bsky.social · Mar 14

I just want to share this feedback from one of our stroke participants, written about the therapists working on the 3-week Queen Square Upper Limb Neurorehabilitation programme at The National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery @uclqsion.bsky.social @qsneurorehab.bsky.social @uclh.bsky.social

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Derick Wade @derickwaderehab.bsky.social · Mar 4

What is rehabilitation? I have been asking this question for 44 years! My rewritten page asking this question gives my 2025 answer; significantly changed. rehabilitationmatters.com/what-is-reha...
Also, I have added a table of all related pages. #neurorehabilitation

What is rehabilitation? - Rehabilitation Matters

What is rehabilitation. This page investigates why the answer is not easy but develops a clear description that is the basis of further detailed discussion.

rehabilitationmatters.com

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Prof Nick Ward @prof-nick-ward.bsky.social · Mar 5

This seminar is tomorrow - all welcome!

Prof Nick Ward @prof-nick-ward.bsky.social · Feb 20

Come and meet Anna @annabonkhoff at her CNR seminar on 6th March. Free registration onlinestore.ucl.ac.uk/conferences-...

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Prof Nick Ward @prof-nick-ward.bsky.social · Feb 20

We are currently looking for expressions of interest in presenting at the next CNR Clinical Networking event on Tuesday 29/4/25 (17:30-19:00)

The topic for the event is: ‘How do AHPs help people with neuro-disability deal with work?’

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Prof Nick Ward @prof-nick-ward.bsky.social · Feb 20

Come and meet Anna @annabonkhoff at her CNR seminar on 6th March. Free registration onlinestore.ucl.ac.uk/conferences-...

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Prof Nick Ward @prof-nick-ward.bsky.social · Feb 20

We are pleased to let you know that the recording of Alastair's seminar is now available to watch on our website
www.ucl.ac.uk/centre-neuro...

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Prof Nick Ward @prof-nick-ward.bsky.social · Jan 27

Free registration: onlinestore.ucl.ac.uk/conferences-...

Enquiries to: [email protected]

*Please note that this is an in-person only event with no online attendance option*

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Prof Nick Ward @prof-nick-ward.bsky.social · Jan 23

A CNR Event - A 1-day comprehensive review of diagnostic, therapeutic apps for cognition after brain injury - covers app design, measuring efficacy, sustainability, spin-out, regulatory issues and more. There will be app demos, so you can try them out. Course fee: £100

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Prof Nick Ward @prof-nick-ward.bsky.social · Jan 21

Interesting study - Decoding the elite soccer player’s psychological profile - in @pnas.org www.pnas.org/doi/10.1073/...
@arsenal-afc.bsky.social @arsenalvpodcast.bsky.social @arseblog.com @legrove.bsky.social

www.pnas.org

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Prof Nick Ward @prof-nick-ward.bsky.social · Jan 9

Very many congratulations to the wonderful Dr Tom Balchin on the award of an OBE in the King's New Years honours list! arni.uk.com/dr-tom-balch...

DR TOM BALCHIN RECEIVES OBE IN NEW YEARS HONOURS | ARNI

Dr Tom Balchin, who founded the Action for Rehabilitation from Neurological Injury (ARNI) Charity nearly 25 years ago, has been made an Officer of the British Empire (OBE) in the New Year'

arni.uk.com

Prof Nick Ward @prof-nick-ward.bsky.social · Jan 9

Yes, it seems to be - see the link to publication

Prof Nick Ward @prof-nick-ward.bsky.social · Jan 9

This Centre for Neurorehabilitation Research Networking Event is a forum in which researchers and clinicians are given the opportunity to talk to each other. Please come and chat to us!
Free registration here onlinestore.ucl.ac.uk/conferences-...

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Prof Nick Ward @prof-nick-ward.bsky.social · Jan 8

Neuromuscular electrical stimulation for the post-stroke upper limb can reduce spasticity and muscle atrophy, and improve joint range and corticospinal system excitability. It's recommended in UK National Guidelines but not provided by NHS - why do patients have to buy their own £120 device?

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Prof Nick Ward @prof-nick-ward.bsky.social · Jan 8

Registration for 12th Annual Queen Square Upper Limb Neurorehabilitation Course now open onlinestore.ucl.ac.uk/conferences-...

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Prof Nick Ward @prof-nick-ward.bsky.social · Dec 5

10 years ago today Kate Kelly and Fran Brander - our first business case for the Queen Square Upper Limb Neurorehabilitation Programme was approved. Thank you to all the dedicated staff who have delivered such amazing results for their patients pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30770457/

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Prof Nick Ward @prof-nick-ward.bsky.social · Dec 3

CNR is honoured to have Professor Beverley Harden MBE giving our Christmas seminar! You don't want to miss this one!
Stating the case for rehabilitation: It's now or never!
Free registration here onlinestore.ucl.ac.uk/conferences-...

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Prof Nick Ward @prof-nick-ward.bsky.social · Nov 29

It's great that stroke recovery is getting in the news www.bbc.co.uk/news/article... It does speak to our need to believe in the 'new' though. VNS targets those who should respond well to intensive standard movement training anyway. The science should maybe focus on those without finger movement?

Kings College trials stimulation therapy for stroke patients

King's College Hospital is testing a device that sends electrical signals around the body.

www.bbc.co.uk

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Prof Nick Ward @prof-nick-ward.bsky.social · Nov 28

The accuracy of PREP2 in predicting upper limb motor recovery decreased significantly when patients had cognitive disorders (MoCA score <24) pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39162251/

Prediction of Upper Limb Motor Recovery by the PREP2 Algorithm in a Nonselected Population: External Validation and Influence of Cognitive Syndromes - PubMed

Our study provides an external validation of the PREP2 algorithm in a prospective population and underlines the importance of taking into account cognitive syndromes in motor recovery prediction.

pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

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