A life on the progressive side episode 2

Physio and the benefits of staying active, with neuro-physiotherapist Helen Glodkowski

In the second episode of our podcast series, Ashleigh speaks with Helen, a neuro physiotherapist from Manchester who was Ashleigh's own physio post diagnosis.

In this episode, Ashleigh and Helen discuss:

Helen's route into her work
the benefits and limits of physio for MS
the challenges of staying active for people living with MS

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About Helen and Ashleigh

Helen

Helen Glodkowski is a neuro physiotherapist from Manchester.

Ashleigh

Ashleigh Talbot is a musician from Manchester. She started reporting on the LGBTQIA+ community back in 2015 when she produced and presented “That’s Pride” on local Manchester television.

She was diagnosed with primary progressive MS in 2022.

Ashleigh also runs her own podcast for the trans community called ‘What the Trans?!’.

Information and support for progressive MS

Read more about the topics discussed in this episode and find support.

Primary progressive MS (PPMS)

Primary progressive MS affects about 10-15% of people diagnosed with MS. It has this name because from the first (primary) symptoms it is progressive. Symptoms gradually get worse over time, rather than appearing as sudden attacks (relapses).

Treating progressive MS

There are now new disease modifying therapies (DMTs) for some types of progressive MS.

Physiotherapy for multiple sclerosis

A physiotherapist works with people with MS to assess physical difficulties and help improve movement and other functions of the body.

Living with progressive MS: Diet and dietitians

Specialist neurology dietitian Farah Suleman explains what we know about diet and progressive MS – and how a dietitian can help you make changes.

Living with progressive MS: Occupational therapy

Occupational therapy can make a world of difference to everyday life if you're living with progressive MS. The hugely experienced occupational therapist Jenny Preston explains how.

Living with progressive MS: Living our values

Neuropsychologist Jo Johnson talks about finding and living the values that matter to us. And how this can help if you’re living with progressive MS.

Living with MS

MS is different for everyone. But there are ways to manage your symptoms and live well with the condition.

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