Living With MS
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Be inspired... stay active
http://www.mstrust.org.uk
When the MS Trust carried out a study on exercise they were shocked by the results, only 48%
of people with MS do any form of exercise to counter this they have produced a CDROM of ways to
keep active. The CD-ROM includes, contact details for organisations involved with more than 30
activities, a Tried & Tested section of personal experiences, a selection of links to more
leisurely activities such as gardening and photography, general information about fitness for
people with MS and research into the value of exercise for people with MS.
Keeping active when you have MS
http://www.mssociety.org.uk
This page gives details on a pamphlet produced by the MS Society to advise you on exercise,
it gives details on the content and allows you to download it. The booklet examines the types of
exercise you can do, how to do it and how to keep cool. They also have contact details for a wide
variety of organisations so you can enquire about where you can do Tai chi or aerobics in your
area.
General Exercise
http://www.msrc.co.uk
This feature from the MS Resource Centre gives details on various types of exercise that you
can do such as swimming and yoga. It also gives ten reasons why you should exercise; these include
improved muscle tone, strength and better circulation.
Exercises for people with MS
http://www.mstrust.org.uk
A senior physiotherapist who has worked with people with MS for many years wrote this
fantastic booklet from the MS Trust. She looks at the questions most people ask, gives pointers on
good posture and how it can benefit you. Most of the booklet is dedicated to describing and
demonstrating exercises; these are divided between standing, kneeling, lying and sitting
positions.
Exercise and Fatigue
http://www.msif.org
This short article from the Multiple Sclerosis International Federation looks at the link
between exercise and fatigue. It examines the different types of fatigue and the impact of
exercise.
Exercise by the Aga
http://www.mstrust.org.uk
In this article written by the wife of politician Malcolm Rifkind we see how exercise can be
introduce into everyday life. She talks about how she does stretches as part of her everyday
routine and how they make her feel.
Kitchen Cupboard Aerobics
http://www.bbc.co.uk
This is a light-hearted article form the BBC Radio 4 programme ‘HomeTruths’. The author has
MS and talks about how his exercise regime has changed. His regime now includes bathroom surfing,
yoga, golf and the hall triple jump!
Exercise Pointers
http://www.ms-society.ie
A short article from the Irish MS Society that answers some of your exercise questions. How
can it benefit you? What types of exercise can you do? How do I keep motivated?
Personal exercise
http://www.mstrust.org.uk
This is a feature from the MS Trust’s magazine written by a sport and exercise science
consultant. The aim of the article is to demonstrate how a structured and monitored exercise
program benefited one of his female clients with MS. It focuses on the key areas, or hurdles, and
gives exercise tips.
Types of Exercise
http://www.msif.org
There are various types of exercise and this article from the Multiple Sclerosis
International Federation takes a look at the different types of exercise and the impact it has on
MS.
Leisure Activities
http://www.ms-society.ie
This feature looks at the leisure activities you can participate in such as swimming,
walking, painting or photography. It gives hints and tips on how to enjoy these activities.