Education Programs
Friday Morning Educational Series
Held on Fridays from 11am – noon, speakers from all different backgrounds provide a demo, lecture, or presentation on topics relevant to members living with MS. Previous topics have included research reviews, techniques to manage symptoms, new therapy tools or techniques, and more.
Nutrition Program
Monthly presentations from a registered dietitian keep us up to date on the science of nutrition with MS. Other topics have included disability benefits, an in-depth look at the symptom of fatigue and a talk on the power of music therapy. More educational programs to come.
Clinical experience and internships
MS-Just Keep Moving loves to partner with student groups and universities to provide clinical experience and internship opportunities for students in the rehabilitation science fields.
Currently, the physical therapy assistant program at Bryant & Stratton College use our site to provide their first year students neuro clinical experience. Students apply what they’ve learned in the classroom and expand on this knowledge. In turn, members learn new techniques for managing their symptoms or other orthopedic conditions. The result for all is a fun and mutually beneficial program!
Research Participation
MS-Just Keep Moving is fortunate to have ties to various academic institutions. Research participation is highly encouraged to contribute to a better understanding of MS. More and more evidence is being published providing evidence that consistent exercise slows MS and improves symptoms. That’s what MS-Just Keep Moving is all about.
Now that we know movement improves function and quality of life for people with MS, the medical community has established Exercise and Physical Activity Recommendations for ALL people living with MS.
Dr. Robert Motl at the University of Illinois Chicago conducts research on the benefits of exercise. He and his graduate students have presented at MS-Just Keep Moving and have invited many of us to participate in clinical research.
Podcast
Adam Wollert and Ed Govek host a weekly podcast called, Positive Vibes Living with MS. The pair touch on different aspects about living with MS and interview people in their lives. The podcast can be found on Spotify.
