Promoting Physical Function - Exercise (Multiple Sclerosis)

There is a significant body of evidence supporting the long term benefits of physical activity for people living with chronic illness. However, how do we get clients exercising and keep them exercising? We all know this can prove harder than initially anticipated.

Ms Jacolyn Harris, MS Consultant Physiotherapist, will outline the issues and suggest positive ways we can alter our practice to address the barriers to physical activity.

Learning Objectives

• Improved understanding of barriers to physical activity
• Improved understanding of effective strategies to overcome these barriers
• Awareness of assessment tools, programs and services they can use in their practice

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CPD hours: 1