MS Get a Head Start

WHAT IS MS GET A HEAD START?

MS Get a Head Start is an innovative 6-week program designed for people diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis. It uses the latest research and treatment strategies to educate and empower the individual to take control of their Multiple Sclerosis. The program involves high intensity interval training and education and can be delivered either in our gym or in a hydrotherapy environment.

Exercise will not stop your Multiple Sclerosis but it can slow the progressive disease down.

WHO CAN IT HELP?

Research shows the six-week program has a positive impact on:

  • Cardiovascular fitness
  • Increased strength and day to day function
  • Decreasing fatigue
  • Improving and protecting cognitive function
  • Increasing and maintain bone density
  • Increased metabolic drive
  • Improving balance
  • Reducing the risk of falling
  • Improving psychological well being
  • Reducing pain
  • Decreasing spasticity

Overall improving your quality of life

WHO WILL BENEFIT FROM THE PROGRAM?

Anyone living with MS would benefit from this program due to the positive effects of exercise and the valuable education component; no matter what stage of the condition. This program is definitely for you if you are any of the following:

  • Newly diagnosed
  • Currently inactive and not exercising
  • Unsure what is the best exercise for you and your MS
  • Concerned about your fatigue levels and exercise
  • Unaware of the potential neuroprotective effects of exercise
  • Unsure how you can exercise with a physical limitation
  • Struggling to stay motivated to exercise
  • Keen to learn and understand as much as you can about your MS to have a positive impact
  • Ultimately, this program is for you if you want to make a positive change!
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