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Working with the charity A Stroke of Luck, which specialises in exercise-based recovery for stroke survivors, our new videos offer three levels of difficulty and will cover different aspects of movement and physical activity. Each video is led by a qualified physiotherapist.

In a new video series, specialist physiotherapists from A Stroke of Luck will guide you through a four-week exercise programme. These exercises will help you to improve your strength, stamina, stability and flexibility.

Researchers at University of East Anglia are looking for participants to help test a new Virtual Reality device that has been developed for people after stroke to help arm movement. The device, NeuroVirt, uses virtual reality games to motivate stroke survivors to do exercises.

A stroke often causes problems with bladder and bowel control. These usually improve in the early weeks after the stroke, but around a third of stroke survivors may have longer term difficulties.Continence problems after a stroke can be caused by damage to areas of the brain due to stroke, as well as side effects of medication, constipation, and not being able to ask for the toilet due to communication problems. Treatments can include bladder and bowel training, pelvic floor exercises, eating more fibre, and medication including laxatives. This guide also looks at practical solutions to many day-to-day problems to help you live well with incontinence.

Can a movement-sensing wristwatch prompt arm rehabilitation exercise at home?

Two ways to get moving with LEGS (Local Exercise Groups) and Stroke of Luck

Ann's been trying out our exercises on My Stroke Guide. Hear how balancing activity and rest is helping her recovery.

Stroke survivor, Maria, talks about how she's building exercise and movement into her daily routine, and shares some recommendations for online resources to help you to get moving.

Researchers at Ulster University are looking for people with a diagnosis of a neurological condition which causes physical disability to take part in a study to collaboratively develop community-based exercise

Exercise is great for your health. It plays a vital role in reducing your risk of stroke and can improve your overall wellbeing.