Research We Fund

Web-based physiotherapy in moderate to severe MS

Project Description: Persons with MS may find it challenging to participate in regular physical activity or exercise, which is activity done to improve health and/or fitness. This is due to a number of reasons: exercise programs tailored to individuals with significant mobility impairments may be difficult... Read the full article

Determining the Impact of a Pilates Program in Multiple Sclerosis

Project Description: Pilates - a type of exercise that focuses on body positions and movement – is becoming popular among people living with MS as an alternative to the more traditional exercise programs. Although somewhat limited, previous research has suggested Pilates may have some beneficial effects... Read the full article

Development and Usability Testing of the ATOMIC (Active Teens MultIple sClerosis) Mobile App to Increase Physical Activity Levels in Youth with Multiple Sclerosis

Project Description: Previous studies have demonstrated a relationship between higher self-reported physical activity and lower MS disease burden, as well as lower levels of fatigue and depression, in children and adolescents living with MS. Unfortunately, youth with MS overall tend to be highly inactive... Read the full article

A multi-site randomized controlled trial of MS INFoRM: An interactive fatigue management resource for persons with MS

Summary: Fatigue impacts nearly two-thirds of people that have been diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS). There are limited resources available to help people manage fatigue in MS. The research team will: Perform a randomized control trial to determine if a self-directed resource, which allows people... Read the full article

A Randomized, Controlled, Clinical Trial of Continuous Positive Airway Pressure Treatment of Obstructive Sleep Apnea-Hypopnea in Multiple Sclerosis

Summary: Poor sleep is a problem for many people with multiple sclerosis (MS) and is related to fatigue. Whether treatment of sleep disorders can markedly improve fatigue and other symptoms in some MS patients needs to be tested in a study. The research team is: Conducting a randomized, controlled, Read the full article

Effects of FES cycling combining leg and trunk muscle stimulations in persons with multiple sclerosis: a pilot study

Summary: Exercising slows progression, reduces pain and maintains good physical and mental health in multiple sclerosis (MS). Functional electrical stimulation(FES) is one approach where a mild electrical stimulation is applied to the muscle groups to promote movement. While some studies have identified... Read the full article

Functional electrical stimulation cycling for managing mobility disability in people with multiple sclerosis

Summary: Exercise training has shown to be effective in improving mobility in people with multiple sclerosis (MS) however many studies have not looked at people with substantial walking impairment. Functional electrical stimulation(FES) cycling is one approach where a mild electrical stimulation is... Read the full article

Examining sex differences in neuropathic pain behaviours in the EAE model

Summary: Chronic pain has a major effect on the quality of life of people diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS). Chronic pain is reported to a much higher degree and rate in females with MS than men. Why females are impacted by chronic pain in MS more than men is still unknown. The research team will:... Read the full article