Your vital research update No images? Click here Vitality - JuneHello, Welcome to the June edition of Vitality. This month we reflect on World MS Day and catch up with Professor Bruno Meloni to talk about his research of the Neuroprotection Agent and its effectiveness in stroke. Until next time, take care. This Month in Research Research in Focus Employment & Workplace Survey Results Released Researchers are working around Australia and the globe to better understand neurological conditions and their causes, seeking new or better treatments and ultimately, cures. Get further details on current research projects and exciting discoveries in the field of neurological research. Stay Connected What's new? Knit one - purl one - breathe Peer Coffee Catch-ups MS and Other Neuro Conditions Carer Support Group Northam MS Peer Support Group Neuro Carer Group - Life-limiting Conditions Rockingham Carer Group Mindfulness & Meditation Group MSWA holds a variety of events throughout the year for people living with a neurological condition, their families and carers. These range from physical exercise, to meditation, stress management and social interaction. Get Involved
You are invited to participate in a research project, which is part of the Systematic Profiling in Neurological Conditions (SPIN) study. This project seeks to examine the feasibility of a contemporary gaming environment in people with MS. If you’re interested in participating, click the button below. MS Balance Trial Trial aim description: Improve walking and balance in patients with Relapsing Remitting and Progressive Multiple Sclerosis by combining balance training and non-invasive brain stimulation. Trial eligibility requirements: Able to walk independently and have mild to moderate balance impairment. This intervention will be in addition to your regular outpatient therapy program prescribed by your physicians. All patients will participate in 2 weekly sessions of structured balance therapy for 6 weeks (12 sessions, each about 2 hours). Half of the group will receive the brain stimulation and half will receive the sham stimulation. To date there have been no adverse effects associated with transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS). Interested? Enquire today Principal investigator: Clinical Professor Soumya Ghosh Share Your Stories If you have an interesting story you would like to share with our readers, we would love to hear from you. |