Interview with New Zealand MS Research Trust
Gilly was recently interviewed by the New Zealand MS Research Trust, and we thought that you would love to see what they said afterwards. For more information about the fabulous support offered by the New Zealand MS Research Trust, just click here. Gilly Davy - Neurological Physiotherapist Gilly [...]
Helen Carrington leads proactive change in MS physiotherapy care
Over the last five years, physiotherapist Helen Carrington has been quietly revolutionising care for people with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) in the Greater Wellington region. With seven years as a community physiotherapist within Te Whatu Ora (Health NZ), Helen’s approach combines clinical expertise with a passionate commitment to early intervention. [...]
Evidence on Exercise and MS – a snap shot
I was asked the other day if there was much evidence to support exercise and MS. Well, I thought I had better do something about sharing this information..... as there is so much evidence to support the positive benefits of exercise and MS. However there is also now an increasing [...]
Brand new – Comprehensive 1 Day Course on Gait Rehabilitation
A novel 1-day course on gait rehabilitation in Multiple Sclerosis is being held in New Zealand and Australia during 2024, see the page link below for further details. Recent studies continue to underscore the positive impact of gait rehabilitation, particularly for newly diagnosed individuals, however teaching protocols remain scarce. Via [...]
Hydrotherapy and Multiple Sclerosis: Is it worth getting wet – recorded webinar
Hydrotherapy or water-based therapy has been used by humans for thousands of years. The benefits of being in water have been reported far and wide, however for those living with MS it can be unclear if it is worth the hassle. There have been concerns raised about heat sensitivity [...]
Overcoming MS ‘Living Well With MS’ webinar
Some of you may be familiar with the Overcoming MS program devised by Australian Professor George Jelinek post his MS diagnosis over 20 years ago. It is an evidence based set of protocols showing that lifestyle choices such as the food you eat, the supplements you take, the exercise [...]
July webinar on the outrageous benefits of exercise
In July MS Auckland invited Gilly to present the latest findings on how powerful exercise is in managing MS symptoms, in slowing progression down and in enjoying a better quality of life. She explains why you may find it hard to start exercising in spite of knowing how beneficial [...]