I heard about an MS exercise video a few years ago, but never found it. Someone else might know about it, repost this on the BT1 forum when it comes back online.

Also check with your local MS Sociaty chapter, they might have the video available for loan, or might even sponsor aqua fitness classes.

For balance exercises, your neuro should refer you to a physical therapist who specializes in balance or vertigo issues. They are out there, I have been to one. They will evaluate your specific needs and abilities, then work with you and also give you exercises to do at home.

Good luck!

Hi christine,

A while back Teva Neuroscience gave me an exercise DVD because I'd taken part in a survey.

It seems to be an excellent program. One part is tai chi, and the other is yoga--for people with MS. The participants demonstrating the exercises all have MS.

You can find out more about this DVD and other MS exercise DVDs if you go to:

http://www.msawareness.org

There are several other DVDs for sale there.

My PT had me use a Swiss ball
for balancing & core strength.

Me too, V. I fell off constantly..lol

Also, a PT showed me a balancing technique....Stand with feet slightly apart, eyes open, with a bar to grab or hold, (I use the kitchen sink.lol) and something behind you...a wall (or fridge, in my case), move your body, slowly, in different directions ( side to side and front to back) and try to keep from falling. It really strengthens leg muscles and helps train you to balance yourself.

Since LDN has improved my balance, I can sometimes do it with eyes closed, holding on to bar, of course. before LDN, if I closed my eyes, I would just fall right over..splatt.

I'm not advising this technique for anyone, just telling you what has worked for me. My legs are still pretty strong, so if you have weak legs, it could be risky.

I also have a tape, made by a Nurse with MS, but I found them too difficult. It's hard for me to get down on the floor and even harder to get up.

Good Luck with your search, Christine.