Exercising with MS - DVD

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An exercise DVD for people with multiple sclerosis (MS) presented by former Olympic champion Sally Gunnell OBE.

The exercise programme contains a range of simple, gentle exercises and stretches that can help people with varying levels of disability strengthen their muscles and feel fitter. A warm up is followed by a range of exercises – including squats, pelvic tilts, lunges and shoulder rotations – all demonstrated by Sally and people living with MS.

For most of the exercises, there is an alternative option for people who have difficulties with mobility or balance or who are exercising in a seated position.

If you are in the UK you can order the DVD direct from this website.

Health or social care professionals and MS Society branches can order bulk copies here.

You can also watch the DVD online:

• Read the important safety information
• The warm-up
• The work out
• The cool down
• Meet the stars of the DVD
   

Part 01 - The Warm-up

The individual stretches:

• 01 - Introduction from Sally Gunnell
  Please watch this introduction and also take a look at the safety information below before starting.
• 02 - Extended arm side stretch
• 03 - Triceps side stretch
• 04 - Body curl
• 05 - Breathing active
• 06 - Calf and ankle stretch
• 07 - Quad stretch
   

Part 02 - The Work-out

The individual exercises:

• 08 - Bicep curls
• 09 - Side arm raisers
• 10 - Front and back arm opener
• 11 - Shoulder rotations
• 12 - Lunges
• 13 - Squats
• 14 - Pelvic tilts
• 15 - Towel crunches
  This exercise is designed for people with MS who can get off and on bed, or the floor unassisted.
• 16 - Pelvic tilts
  This exercise is designed for people with MS who can get off and on bed, or the floor unassisted.

Part 03 - The Cool down

The individual stretches:

• 17 - Extended arm side stretch
• 18 - Triceps side stretch
• 19 - Body curl
• 20 - Breathing active
• 21 - Calf and ankle stretch
• 22 - Quad stretch
   

Meet the stars of the DVD

Sally worked with the MS Society and a group of people with MS to develop the exercises. You can find out what they had to say about the project in the interviews above.

The group completed the exercises three times a week over a six week period. They then worked with Sally adapting each exercise to make it suitable. The group also feature in the DVD demonstrating the exercises on camera with Sally.
 

Safety Information

• The programme and the routines contained within it may not be suitable for everyone; they may result in injury if they are not performed correctly.
• It is recommended that everyone consult their doctor before beginning the work out or attempting any of the exercises demonstrated within the video. 
• The instructions and advice presented are in no way intended as a substitute to medical guidance 
• The creators, producers and distributors of the programme do not accept responsibility for any injury, illness or accident incurred as a result of following this programme.
   

Where to buy the equipment featured

All of the equipment featured in this DVD should be available to buy from any good exercise or sports wear stockists, or online.