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23.01.2022 This is a podcast that I did last month for Stroke Stories (based in UK ). Happy listening... . Paul ... #stroke #strokeawareness #strokesurvivor #avmsurvivor #aphasia #braininjury #publicspeaking
23.01.2022 Friends - do you know what aphasia is?? If not, watch the video Paul Fink #strokeawareness
22.01.2022 Handy Hints from the Stroke Foundation... #strokeawareness #stroke
21.01.2022 This week is National Stroke Week and we are very proud to share Paul's story. Paul suffered a massive stroke 6 years ago at the age of 34. He was young, fit a...nd healthy. Throughout the past 6 years Paul has beat all the odds with absolute resilience, mental strength and positivity. Paul is committed to to sharing his story and inspiring others while raising awareness of strokes, particularly in younger people. In 2020, National Stroke Week is all about celebrating every day Australians who know and can recognise the signs of stroke. These are the heroes who act quickly and ultimately save lives... like Paul's wife! Do you know the signs of stroke? Fortunately @StrokeFoundation have created an easy way to remember the most common signs... FAST. Face - Check if their mouth has drooped? Arms - Can they lift both arms? Speech - Is their speech slurred? Do they understand you? Time - Is critical! If you see any of these signs call 000 straight away. Head to Stroke Foundation website for more detailed signs and what to do while waiting for an ambulance https://strokefoundation.org.au/About-Str//signs-of-stroke To learn more about Paul's journey to recovery visit: Paul Fink - Stroke Survivor #OnSide #SupportCoordination #NDISProvider #IndependentSupportCoordination #StrokeWeek2020 #NationalStrokeWeek #StrokeFoundation
20.01.2022 Dan Maitland at TrainingwithMates and his crew are getting up early, running/walking to raise funds and awareness of young stroke survivors as part of the #Stride4Stroke - the annual Stroke Foundation campaign. Inspired by Dan’s sister (Bec), they are highlighting the invisible symptoms of stroke. Speaking with Dan last week, he is very excited and pumped for the event - especially with fundraising so far. Sadly for me, I cannot go to this event tomorrow because other com...mitments, but I am sharing the details with you. If you are awake early tomorrow morning, cheer the runners/walkers on at Beach Road (Mordialloc Foreshore, Black Rock, Hampton Beach, Beaumaris in Melbourne). Dan’s crew has raised over $16,000 already - phenomenal effort!!! - and it is available to donate still if you want. https://www.stride4stroke.org.au//TWMSTRID/stride-4-stroke Dan said Your donation will help the Stroke Foundation support those affected right now and fund research to help prevent stroke, save lives and enhance recovery. Well said Dan!! Good luck Dan and the crew!! All the best Paul #strokesurvivor #stroke #brain #exercise #fightstroke Fight Stroke Australia
19.01.2022 It was enjoyable to take part of the fourth and final workshop for the NOVELL redesign today. The study aims to revolutionise the design and outcome of stroke rehabilitation environments. Every session was online, using technologies like Zoom and Miro platforms. The workshops which bring together stroke survivors, carers, architects and designers, policy makers, clinicians, and neuroscience researchers to collaboratively reimagine what rehabilitation environments could be. I... hope my feedback was beneficial for the project, giving my ‘patient’ perspective on rehabilitation. All the best Paul The Florey Institute of Neuroscience and Mental Health #strokerecovery #strokesurvivor #stroke #rehab #brain #rehabilitation #usingmybrain https://florey.edu.au//reimagining-stroke-rehabilitation-e
17.01.2022 This is important.... you will possibly save your life or other family members or friends. #fightstroke #fast
15.01.2022 Over 350 people have already had their say in Stroke Foundation Young Stroke Project survey! Last call for all younger stroke survivors aged 18-65, carers, ...family members, health professionals and researchers in stroke. Don't miss out on having your say! Take part in a survey that will help shape information and resources for working age people after stroke. Funded by the National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) the project will meet the unique information needs of working-age stroke survivors aged 18-65 years, their partners, families, friends and employers. The survey only takes about 5 minutes to complete. bit.ly/YSPSurveyOne
15.01.2022 Handy hints from Dylan Alcott...
15.01.2022 Dumbbell swings... #isolation #strokerecovery #strokesurvivor #stroke #rehab #brain #disability #exercise #strength Paul Fink Lauren Fink
15.01.2022 Check out my new 'Handy Hints' - How to do shoelaces with one hand. After my stroke, my inpatient rehab occupational therapist - Bianca - tried to get me to consider getting orthopaedic type-velcro shoes, however I wasn’t interested and thought there had to be a way for me to wear my own shoes and tie up laces with one hand. I was pretty stubborn - especially in the hospital over 6 years ago - because I was trying to fight to reclaim my independence. Read more...... Cheers Paul Fink Fight Stroke Australia Occupational Therapy Australia genyus network - Trauma survivor Empowerment team Stroke Superheroes FAST parenting after a stroke The Alfred Caulfield Hospital #shoelaces #shoes #hemiparesis #neuroplasticity #strokerecovery #rehabilitation #occupationaltherapist #fightstroken #stroke #avm #avmsurvivor #brain #strokesurvivor #braininjury #disability #rehab #independence #goals #iampaulfink https://www.iampaulfink.com.au//Handy-Hints---How-to-do-sh
13.01.2022 This week is National Stroke Week and the Stroke Foundation is celebrating everyday Australians who know and can recognise the signs of stroke and saving lives simply by knowing and recognising the F.A.S.T. (Face, Arms, Speech, Time) signs of stroke and calling an ambulance immediately. While I had no warning signs of my stroke - my deterioration was so quick - but if Lauren didn’t call an ambulance, I will be not here, so I will forever grateful for her decision making, quic...k thinking, love and support - that’s why Lauren Fink is my F.A.S.T hero. All the best Paul Fink #strokeweek2020 #stroke
13.01.2022 This is a picture of me exercising with my son, its really special to me as it highlights the silver lining behind us staying home and trying to #beatcovid19. #towelchallenge. Cheers Paul ... p.s. If you would like to still donate to the campaign, or buy a calendar - please click below. https://www.towelchallenge.org.au/fundraisers/paulfink *Lee Carseldine’s mother had a major stroke while 33 days into playing Australia Survivor All Stars. He left the show and decided to organise the Towel challenge to raise money for the Stroke Foundation. #towelchallenge #research #survivor #survivorau #stroke #fightstroke #strokesurvivor #rehab #disability #strokerecovery #strokeawareness #strokefoundation #stroketreatment #strokesupport #iampaulfink #isolation Lee Carseldine Stroke Foundation
11.01.2022 I was pretty chuffed about featuring this podcast from Stroke Foundation - Young Stroke project with soccer player Nicole Christodoulou all about recovery mindset. Happy listening... . Paul Fink ... #stroke #strokeawareness #strokesurvivor #avmsurvivor #aphasia #braininjury #publicspeaking #youngstrokeaus Stroke Foundation The Alfred Australian Aphasia Association
11.01.2022 Perfect weather conditions for running this morning... Paul Fink #progress #stroke #avm #avmsurvivor #rehab #brain #disability #exercise #learntorun #running #strokerecovery #strokesurvivor #braininjury #goals #repetition #physiotherapy #iampaulfink Caulfield Hospital
11.01.2022 Handy Hints: How to wear contact lenses with one hand. -... I was 12 years old when I started wearing glasses and I was 20 years old when I started wearing contact lenses. Luckily, my prescription is relatively low (I think 2 or 3) so I can see okay but I need glasses or contact lenses for driving, playing and watching sports, watching TV and movies etc - basically I am short-sighted (also known as myopia). I think almost 50 percent of adults in Australia are short-sighted, so it is very common. Initially, contacts lenses were a pretty scary proposition and I was pretty hesitant to wear it. It was a pretty long process to be comfortable wearing it because obviously I was not keen to damage my eyes. Before the stroke, I was wearing glasses or contact lenses almost every day. In the winter months, I mainly used glasses - except when swimming and (more recently COVID-19 lockdown because it is very annoying to wear a mask with glasses!!) - and in the summer, I used contact lenses often, mainly for exercise and because I prefer to wear contact lenses and non-prescription sunglasses at the same time - less hassle. Exercise and swimming was a big part of my rehabilitation, but after the stroke, I was frustrated because I was not able to wear my contacts with one-handed. I needed to ask my wife, nurses or therapists to help me every time. I tried to do it with my (non-affected) left hand, but it was almost impossible to do. I even considered applying for laser eye surgery, because - aside from the (almost) impossibility of practicality wearing my contacts with one-handed - my face muscles in my right side are not firing well (eg. little bit of lazy eye), but, realised it was financially unlikely also. So, after a while and a few Google and YouTube searches, I tried again. It was a lot of trial and error and ruined contacts (fortunately I use 14 days disposable lenses), but, eventually, I actually did it and I am pretty proud of myself because I still use the same method now. Anyone else use this method? Any other ways you found helped for you to wear contact lenses after your stroke? You are welcome to share your tips here All the best Paul Fink Fight Stroke Australia #hemiparesis #strokerecovery #rehabilitation #fightstroke #eyesight #glasses #contactlenses #stroke #avm #avmsurvivor #brain #strokesurvivor #braininjury #disability #rehab #exercise #independence #goals #iampaulfink https://www.iampaulfink.com.au//Handy-Hints---How-to-wear-
11.01.2022 This is Sam O’Sullivan from Melbourne. He had an AVM stroke roughly six weeks ago. He is 21 years old, paralysed, cannot talk and cannot walk. Sadly, Sam’s family cannot visit him at the hospital because Covid restrictions. This is a terrible situation for Sam and his family. I am sharing the page because Sam needs a lot of help to recover. ... Paul https://www.gofundme.com/f/sams-road-to-recovery-samuel-osu
09.01.2022 Unorthodox therapy using both hands and my passion of cricket... #cricket #cricketrehab #occupationaltherapy #handfunction #concentration #hemiparesis #strokerecovery #strokesurvivor #stroke #rehab #brain #disability #exercise #avmsurvivor #avm #fightstroke #rehabilitation #repetition #braininjury #isolation #FFOTB
09.01.2022 Visitors at Caulfield Hospital was a lifeline for me, my wife, my son, my family and friends after my stroke - over six years ago. I am thinking of the patients that in hospital right now. I can’t imagine the pain and the frustration of the not allowed to see loved ones. I especially feel for those patients who have suffered a brain injuries, and who, like me, struggle to communicate using a phone or computer. I am also applauding the essential workers. In my eyes,... all the staff medical, nursing, allied health, catering were all #heroes but now even more so as they are forced to take on the extra responsibilities that stopping visitors creates. All the best Paul Fink #strokerecovery #strokesurvivor #covid19
09.01.2022 Today, I completed my first RUNNING lap at Caulfield Park... 2.2km. I stopped five times to rest (eg. walking) but I mostly ran. I am pretty stuffed now but very very satisfied! #progress #stroke #avm #avmsurvivor #rehab #brain #disability #exercise #strength #learntorun #running #strokerecovery #strokesurvivor #braininjury #goals #repetition #physiotherapy #iampaulfink #isolation Alfred Health- Caulfield Hospital
09.01.2022 A Melbourne returned traveller has found an impressive way to fill in the time during his two weeks in a hotel room. He's running a marathon in honour of his late father. www.7NEWS.com.au #7NEWS
08.01.2022 Bounding, continuous bounding, run throughs, interval training with 100m runs. #isolation #stroke #rehab #brain #disability #exercise #strength #learntorun #running #strokerecovery #strokesurvivor #braininjury #goals #repetition #physiotherapy #iampaulfink Stroke Foundation Paul Fink
06.01.2022 Handy Hints from Thriver.global (Kate Ryan) #hemiparesis #strokerecovery #rehabilitation #fightstroke #stroke #brain #disability #independence #goals
06.01.2022 Running today with Physio at Central Park #running #physiotherapy #stroke #strokesurvivor #strokerecovery #rehab #brain #disability #hemiparesis #exercise #avmsurvivor #avm #fightstroke #rehabilitation #repetition Paul Fink
05.01.2022 A former sports commentator has spent the past four years learning to talk again. Kent Druery lost his speech due to abscesses on his brain. www.7NEWS.com.au ... #7NEWS
05.01.2022 Excellent news!!! But the last paragraph is very very important! .... mean that more people are surviving stroke. We now need to put the same effort into recovery. Cheers ... Paul #fightstroke
04.01.2022 Check out my new blog post - Stairway To Heaven... My life was planned out nicely six years ago - a new seven-month baby and a bigger brand new double-story house, but all of the sudden - six weeks after moving in - I had my stroke and our plans were unraveling before our eyes. Read more below...... Paul Fink Fight Stroke Australia Australian Physiotherapy Association The Alfred Caulfield Hospital Epworth genyus network - Trauma survivor Empowerment team #strokerecovery #rehabilitation #fightstroke #progress #stroke #avm #avmsurvivor #brain #strength #running #strokesurvivor #braininjury #repetition #disability #rehab #physiotherapy #physio #exercise #independence #stairs #goals #afo #mobility #balance #1000steps #dropfoot #spasticity #sensation #faith #gravity #quadriceps #hamstrings #calves #runninggroup #progress #iampaulfink
03.01.2022 Check out my new blog post 'Sharing is caring'. I started this blog a few years ago and the aims were to try to document my recovery, but also to raise awareness of stroke and help other stroke survivors. One important page in the blog/website is called ‘Handy Hints’. Read more... ... All the best Paul Fink #hemiparesis #strokerecovery #rehabilitation #fightstroke #stroke #avm #avmsurvivor #brain #strokesurvivor #braininjury #disability #rehab #goals #iampaulfink Stroke Foundation Stroke Association of Victoria Occupational Therapy Australia genyus network - Trauma survivor Empowerment team Stroke Superheroes FAST parenting after a stroke The Alfred Caulfield Hospital
01.01.2022 Handy Hints from Thriver.global ... thanks Kate! #hemiparesis #strokerecovery #rehabilitation #fightstroke #stroke #brain #disability #independence #goals
01.01.2022 How to put a face mask on with one hand... #handyhints
