MS is an Autoimmune, Progressive, Inflammatory, Demyelinating disease. Autoimmune because the immune system mistakenly attacks normal cells in the Central Nervous System (CNS). Progressive because it gets worse with time. Inflammatory because it causes inflammation in the areas of the CNS it attacks. Demyelinating because the problem revolves around the stripping of the myelin sheath that covers and protects neural pathways in the brain. This course is designed to teach exercise professionals how to work with this condition and make a significant difference in the lives of people living with it.
Suggested Pre-requisite:
- CIMSPA: L2 Gym / Group Ex
Aims and objectives of course
- Explain the pathophysiology of MS
- Outline the major symptoms of the condition
- Cover the primary medications used to treat MS
- Highlight the principles of neuroplasticity and how they relate to exercise
- Explain how to work with MS from an exercise perspective
Author Bio:
Tim Webster is the co-founder of Exercise as Medicine NZ, Tim is qualified with PD Warrior and Counterpunch for Parkinson's and he is the author of the Parkinson's for Exercise Professionals course. He is certified in Cardiac Rehabilitation Phase IV, Functional Rehabilitation and Exercise After Stroke (The ARNI Institute), Brain Fit for Life (Mental Acuity), Multiple Sclerosis Pro and Exercise for Prostate Cancer.
Tim has presented at conferences around the world and he has been the recipient of the UK health and fitness industry's Lifetime Achievement Award.
