Stepping exercise boosts balance and brain power for people with MS
Source MS Research Australia:
Researchers at Neuroscience Research Australia (NeuRA) have found a home-based stepping exercise, designed for people with MS, can improve not only balance but also thinking skills.
Just published in the MS Journal, conducted by Dr Phu Hoang and his colleagues and funded by MS Research Australia, this study showed promising results with a stepping exercise directly targeting critical balance issues that contribute to falls risk for people with MS. Read on.
Imaging can identify neurodegeneration earlier than previously thought
Source MS Research Australia:
An article published in the international journal Brain has shown evidence that damage in the spinal cord of people with primary progressive MS may occur earlier than previously thought.
Researchers from the Institute of Neurology at University College London have been using advanced imaging techniques, to identify signs of damage and neurodegeneration in the spinal cord of people with primary progressive MS. Read on.
Exercise through gaming helps people with MS to improve balance
Source MS Trust:
Two studies have recently been published which use videogame technology or “exergaming” to improve balance in people with MS. One study used Nintendo Wii Fit and the other used an electronic sensor floor mat connected to a TV screen in a rhythm stepping video game. Impaired balance can be one of the most disabling aspects of MS and can increase the risk of falls. Read on.
Please sponsor Sue!
Don’t forget it’s Sue’s Royal Berks 10k run this Sunday, if you haven’t yet sponsored her you still have time!
In the Know about MS’ Day – 4th June
An exciting event is coming up for children and young people (aged 6+) who have a family member with MS. ‘In the Know about MS’ Day is taking place on 4th June at the Oxford Centre for Enablement. The day aims to provide education about MS, an opportunity for young people to ask questions and raise concerns they have and to meet other young people in the same position as themselves. If you or anyone you know is interested in this event then contact Nuala Reeves, on 01865737324. There are posters at the Centre.
Tesco Abingdon Collection
Our recent collection at Tesco Abingdon raised £507.01. Thank you to all those who gave up their time. Many volunteer time and time again and your help and support is much appreciated.
£2 million for MS research in Edinburgh
Source MS Society:
We’re investing over £2 million in the Edinburgh Centre for MS Research, so that they can continue their world-class research for a further five years.
We’re investing over £2 million in the Edinburgh Centre for MS Research, so that they can continue their world-class research for a further five years.
We set up the Edinburgh Centre (formerly known as the Edinburgh Centre for Translational Research) in 2007 with the generous support of the Volant Trust. The overall aim was to find effective treatments for people with MS. Read on.
MS Awareness Week: 7 Things People With Multiple Sclerosis Want You To Know
Source HUFFPOST LIFESTYLE:
There are currently around 100,000 people with multiple sclerosis in the UK.
With this in mind, it’s perhaps surprising how little the majority of people know about the disease.
So, to co-inside with MS Awareness Week, here are seven things people with MS want you to know: Read on.
AGM 22nd June
Date of AGM: Monday 22nd June at 12, at the Centre.
