Health and Wellness Programs - VIC
Physical Activity Groups
Download class times and locations for physical activity groups.
Download the Maximising Your Strength brochure.
Maximising your Strength
Maximising your Strength classes have been set up in the community in partnership with MS Australia and Personal Fitness Trainers.They are small group personal fitness training classes with a qualified and accredited Personal Fitness Trainer where the cost is shared by the group. These programs have been piloted following a small research project completed by the MS Australia - ACT/ NSW/VIC Physiotherapy Department and La Trobe University. The results of which showed definite benefits for people with MS who participate in strength and resistance training.
The first pilot program of Maximising your Strength was established in Blackburn at McAllisters Fitness Training with Danny, it has proved so popular that the model has been replicated. Please note that programs which do not attract sufficient numbers will naturally be discontinued and they are run by the personal fitness trainers not MS Australia . If you are interested in attending please contact the Personal Fitness Trainer directly to join in. If you believe you may need an assessment by a physiotherapist please contact the Lifestyle Planning Service.
Aqua Classes (SWEAT)
Aqua classes have been extremely popular amongst people living with MS for many years. The classes are scattered across many areas of Victoria. Some people with MS feel that the buoyancy of the water enables them to move freely and do more than they could accomplish on land. The classes are designed to improve strength, endurance, core strength and balance.
Yoga
A system of exercises which help your control of the body and mind. It also improves your breathing and focuses the alignment of your body. Yoga is a posturing and breathing technique to induce relaxation. Usually taught as a sequence of poses and breath exercises.
The spine nourishes the central nervous system and the condition of the spine is critical for our physical and emotional well being. Yoga postures exercise the spine and stimulate the lymphatic system, helping to remove toxins from the body, which, if allowed to accumulate, may cause pain and stiffness in the muscles and joints.
Myotherapy
Myotherapy is one of the multi-skilled physical therapies within the Allied Health Profession. Myotherapists assess and physically treat myofascial pain, injury and dysfunction affecting movement and mobility. Myotherapy is applied in the preventative, corrective and rehabilitative phases of therapy to restore and maintain the normal integrity of the soft tissue structure (muscles, tendons, ligaments and fascia) of the human body.
If you have MS and suffer from pain or dysfunction that may be caused by muscles or fascia you should make an appointment to see a Myotherapist:
Nerve Centre Blackburn
Contact: Blackburn Reception 03 9845 2700
Therapist: Joelle Luxmoore
Friday 8:30-4:30pm, home visits are also available
Wellness Days
MS Australia - ACT/ NSW/VIC is committed to improving access to quality physical activity and healthy living programs important to living well with MS. Wellness Days provide MS Australia with an opportunity to deliver a holistic, integrative message to motivate people to change behaviours through adopting healthy lifestyle options.
The focus is on the importance of physical activity, feeling connected, healthy eating habits, nutrition, relaxation, stress management and leisure pursuits. Included in the day is presentations from keynote speaker Dr Craig Hassed, come and try activities such as strength training, massage, yoga, meditation and Tai Chi from local providers in the community. The activities are designed for all abilities and you will be encouraged, but not pressured, to participate.
Heartmoves
MS Australia – ACT/NSW/VIC together with the Heart Foundation, is delighted to announce the launch of the Heartmoves program for people living with MS.
Heartmoves is a low to moderate intensity exercise program and is open to everyone and is designed to be safe for people with stable long term health conditions such as cardiac, diabetic conditions or MS.
Click here to read more about Heartmoves.
Go for Gold Scholarship
Go for Gold Scholarships are awarded to people living with ms, who display a great need and potential in various aspects of life.
For all participants, the scholarships provide the opportunity to significantly change lives.
Scholarships are presented in the following categories: Employment, Education, Travel, The Arts, Sport, Music and Maximising Your Strength.
Come & Try Singing
Can't Sing? Neither can we, but we have fun trying! and the piano plays nice and loud! so come along and join in!
With our lovely qualified teacher Ruth Hawkins every Thursday at 11:00am.
To express your interest please call (03) 9845 2700.
MS Australia - ACT/ NSW/VIC acknowledges Ruth Hawkins, Music Evenings and Bernies Music Land
for the donation of our beautiful piano.
For More Information Contact:
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