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

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Primary progressive MS (PPMS)

When people are diagnosed with MS, about 10 to 15% get a diagnosis of primary progressive 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).