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12 Jun 2020

Exercise webinar review by Martin Baum

MS writer Martin watched the webinar replay, (as livestreaming affects his optic neuritis) and shared his thoughts about Veronique's motivational mantra, that a little exercise, every day, goes a long way.

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13 Mar 2020

Exercises for people with MS who are wheelchair users

Exercising with MS can be a challenge, and even more so if you are in a wheelchair, but it is vital for your health. Read on for exercise ideas at home for MS wheelchair users.

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04 Feb 2020

My Experience of Pilates with MS

Sarah is an OMSer in France and she shares how Pilates have helped her through her journey with MS.

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12 Nov 2019

Swimming in the slow lane

OMSer and artist Jolie has created a show celebrating her exercise of choice, swimming. "Each swim is different. The digital prints are my memories of the people and goings on in the slow lane."

Personal story

12 Aug 2019

Horse riding has been my physio since following OMS

OMSer Emma has kindly shared four years worth of her diary entries with us; from the first symptom she experienced, to a diagnosis of MS and the impact of following the OMS program.

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24 Aug 2018

30 minute yoga sequence to improve stability

Véronique’s two-part video in which she guides us through how a relaxed yoga exercise can help improve stability.

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06 Mar 2018

The Changing Role Of Sport That Came With My MS Diagnosis

Siobhan's MS diagnosis ended her Gaelic football career, but changing her approach to sport has allowed her to regain her competitive spirit.

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02 Mar 2018

How exercise helped me overcome RRMS

"I had a very special moment when I realized how far I’ve come in the last five years. I remembered where I’ve been that day in July in 2012... not able to do a lot with my hand or arm…

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06 Nov 2017

Don’t stop moving 2: return to the gym

In part two of her blog on exercise, Rachel Hogg talks about the power of a positive-thinking personal trainer.

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12 Jul 2017

Strength and mobility core exercises for people with MS

Exercise is important for people with MS. Here are some exercises for better strength, stability and mobility that you can try out.

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12 Jan 2017

Exercise: where to begin and what to watch out for

As someone who works in the Health and Wellness industry I am always surprised, and saddened, by the behavior I see after the New Year.

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18 Jul 2016

Don’t stop moving

I am sure many fellow MSers can relate when I say that doing the housework takes a long time, and involves a lot of sit-downs.

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