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Vitality - June
Hello,
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
We chat with Professor Bruno Meloni from the Perron Institute to discuss the Neuroprotection Agent and its ongoing effectiveness in stroke.
Employment & Workplace Survey Results Released
The survey, where 1,748 Australians participated (of which 525 are living with MS), showed that one of the main findings was there is a disconnect between expectations and workplace realities for those living with a health condition.
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?
From using knitting as a way to stimulate brain activity, to meditation and mindfulness, check out what's new in our support groups and programs.
Knit one - purl one - breathe
Join us on Monday, 1 August in a new session where we use knitting to promote mindfulness and stimulate brain activity.
Peer Coffee Catch-ups
Connect with others who live with MS over a coffee at our monthly catch-ups at various locations around WA.
MS and Other Neuro Conditions Carer Support Group
Our monthly sessions welcome carers of people with any neurological condition.
Northam MS Peer Support Group
If you're in the Wheatbelt region and living with a neurological condition, join us at the Bridgeley Community Centre.
Neuro Carer Group - Life-limiting Conditions
Caring for someone with a life-limiting condition? Get support and guidance from MSWA counsellors.
Rockingham Carer Group
If you're a carer based in the Peel region, join us when we meet on the first Thursday of each month at a Rockingham community venue.
Mindfulness & Meditation Group
This new group meets for the first time on Friday, 24 June in Rockingham. Spaces will be limited.
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
Click here or click the image above to learn about the Mindpod system.
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
Enquiries email: claire.tucak@health.wa.gov.au
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