Episode 99: Standing Up in MS with Professor Jenny Freeman

My guest is Jenny Freeman, Professor of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation at the University of Plymouth, in the United Kingdom. Professor Freeman's research has appeared in more than 150 journals and publications. And she's the co-author of Multiple Sclerosis Care -- A Practical Manual, the reference book for all aspects of MS care. We're going to be talking with Professor Freeman about the just-published results of a clinical trial that I think will add a very effective component to physical rehabilitation for people living with progressive MS.       And if you believe that losing thousands of dollars and gaining no benefit is the worst thing that can go wrong when it comes to unproven stem cell treatments for MS...well, you're not even close. We're talking about how bad it can really get. We'll also tell you about the new pilot research grants that the National MS Society just announced. You'll learn about a program that offers amazing outdoor adventure experiences to young adults who are living with MS. And did we also mention that these programs are free??? And you'll have an opportunity to participate in a really interesting clinical trial. We have a lot to talk about. Are you ready for RealTalk MS??! NEW! Download a transcript of this episode! ___________   Unproven Stem Cell Treatments for MS -- The Worst Thing That Can Happen is A Lot Worse Than You Think It Is!  1:44 National MS Society Funds 10 High-Risk Pilot Research Grants  10:20 First Descents Expands Outdoor Adventure Experiences for Young Adults Living with MS   12:50 Your Opportunity to Participate in a Really Interesting Clinical Trial (No Drugs Involved)  14:35 Study Results Reveal Physical Rehabilitation That Improves the Lives of People Living with Progressive MS  16:09 My Interview with Professor Jenny Freeman  17:19 RealTalk MS Episode 100 Is Just 1 Week Away! How To Leave Us a Rating & Review   28:27  ___________ ADD YOUR VOICE TO THE CONVERSATION I've always thought about the RealTalk MS podcast as a conversation. And this is your opportunity to join the conversation by sharing your feedback, questions, and suggestions for topics that we can discuss in future podcast episodes. Please shoot me an email or call the RealTalk MS Listener Hotline and share your thoughts! Email: [email protected]: (310) 526-2283 ___________ LINKS If your podcast app doesn't allow you to click on these links, you'll find them in the show notes in the RealTalk MS app or at www.RealTalkMS.com Standing Up in Multiple Sclerosis (SUMS) STUDY: Assessment of a Home-Based Standing Frame Programme in People with Progressive MS (SUMS): A Pragmatic, Multi-Centre, Randomised, Controlled Trial and Cost-Effectiveness Analysis National MS Society Announces New Pilot Research Projects Beginning Summer 2019 First Descents Program Inquiry PARTICIPATE: Interventions to Improve Cognitive Functioning In Multiple Sclerosis Website: The Ohio State University Clinical Neuroscience Lab Phone: 614-292-9568 Email:  [email protected] Give RealTalk MS a Rating & Review  Download the RealTalk MS App for iOS Download the RealTalk MS App for Android NEW! Download a Transcript of This Episode ___________ Follow RealTalk MS on Twitter, @RealTalkMS_jon, and subscribe to our newsletter at our website, RealTalkMS.com. RealTalk MS Episode 99 Hosted By: Jon Strum Guest: Professor Jenny Freeman Tags: MS, MultipleSclerosis, mssociety, MSResearch, Stemcells, FirstDescents, RealTalkMS