Our e-learning section provides on-demand access to webinars, conference lectures, podcasts, and outcome measure resources tailored for professionals in Multiple Sclerosis rehabilitation. These materials support continuous education and are available exclusively to RiMS members.
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MS nurses are stepping up as leaders in person-centred, holistic care across Europe. In this powerful session, two trailblazing experts explore how the role of MS specialist nurses is expanding across cognitive support, bladder and bowel management, emotional care, digital tools, and telehealth—redefining how rehabilitation is delivered.
This session delves into how people with MS experience and perceive physical activity—from engaging in outdoor physiotherapy interventions to balancing movement with work life. These patient-centered insights help refine rehabilitation strategies to align with real-world needs and preferences.
This webinar explores how digital tools are shaping MS rehabilitation—from emerging biomarkers that inform clinical decision-making to the evolving use of passive and active remote monitoring systems.
This webinar was made possible thanks to the support of Merck.
This webinar focuses on translating scientific evidence into real-world clinical practice in occupational therapy for people with MS. Topics include synthesizing current research, addressing implementation barriers, and deploying evidence-based interventions in rehabilitation.
An 11-domain self-report tool for evaluating symptom severity and functional disability in people with Multiple Sclerosis. Scored with a simple ordinal scale.
A self-reported scale assessing the ease or difficulty of performing two-handed daily activities. Scored via a Rasch model to produce precise, interval-level results.
This session explores the integration of patient-reported outcomes (PROs) into the clinical care of people with MS, with highlights from the international PROMS initiative and psychometric insights into PRO tools.
This webinar was made possible thanks to the support of ROCHE.
A self-reported questionnaire that assesses a person’s confidence in maintaining balance during everyday activities. Results are expressed as a percentage score.
This episode features Dr. Alexander Tallner, who presents digital strategies for promoting physical activity among people with MS. Topics include personalized online exercise prescriptions and the role of eHealth in increasing adherence and motivation.
A validated, self-reported scale assessing the physical and psychological impact of Multiple Sclerosis on daily life over the past two weeks.
Dr. Daphne Kos explores fatigue in MS, offering evidence-based perspectives on its management in rehabilitation contexts. The discussion addresses both clinical strategies and patient-centered approaches for reducing fatigue's impact on quality of life.
In this episode, Dr. Ilse Lamers discusses upper limb function in people with MS, focusing on how it is assessed and how different aspects connect across the ICF (International Classification of Functioning) levels—providing a multidimensional view of rehabilitation outcomes.
A 10-item questionnaire to determine hand dominance through self-reported preferences in everyday activities. Widely used in neurological and rehabilitation settings.
What does it mean to be an early career researcher in MS rehabilitation? This webinar offers insights into two ongoing PhD projects, exploring mechanisms like the kynurenine pathway and walking fatigability in people with MS—from two international perspectives.
A global standard for measuring self-reported physical activity across daily life domains. Open-access, widely translated, and validated in multiple countries.
Functional near-infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS) is an emerging, non-invasive technique for assessing brain function. This webinar explores its application in MS research and rehabilitation.
A validated scale assessing both cognitive and physical fatigue in individuals with Multiple Sclerosis. Includes two subscale scores and a total fatigue score.
Dr. Doshi provides an insightful overview of therapeutic drug management for people living with MS, discussing current practices and clinical considerations.
This webinar focuses on the critical role of rehabilitation in identifying early progression in MS. It examines both clinician-reported performance measures and patient-reported outcomes (PROs).
This session was made possible thanks to the support of Merck.
Standardized assessments in MS clinics are essential for detecting and tracking subtle motor changes. This webinar showcases the Dresden approach and the role of countermovement jumps in capturing early deficits in physical function.
A self-reported scale that assesses how Multiple Sclerosis impacts walking ability over a two-week period. Used internationally with validated scoring methods.
Explore evidence-based strategies for managing balance and fall risks in individuals with MS, with insights from Dr. Cattaneo’s clinical research.
Understanding and supporting the evolving needs of individuals with MS is essential to fostering autonomy and long-term well-being. This webinar discusses findings from early-stage patient needs assessments and trials in advanced care planning.
RIMS returned to the historic Palazzo Ducale in Genoa for its 28th Annual Conference. This edition explored how to bridge research and clinical realities in MS rehabilitation. Through lectures from leading researchers and clinicians, the programme offered new perspectives on multidisciplinary care, digital innovation, and patient-centered outcomes. Below you’ll find all available recordings from the main sessions.
Pelvic floor dysfunction is a common yet often under-treated issue in people with MS. This webinar explores both in-person and telerehabilitation approaches to pelvic floor muscle training, backed by emerging clinical research.
A validated tool measuring independent body movement in people with neurological impairments. Freely accessible in multiple languages, with attached SOP guidance.
Communication difficulties, though often underestimated, significantly affect quality of life in people with MS. This webinar addresses changes in speech and communication, and highlights the work of the RIMS Special Interest Group in this area.
Emerging research suggests that gut health may influence MS disease progression and symptomatology. This webinar explores the evolving connection between the gut microbiome and multiple sclerosis.
A self-reported measure of perceived manual ability during everyday activities involving one or both hands. Includes multiple translations and Rasch-based score conversion.
Discover key insights from RIMS experts on cutting-edge MS rehabilitation approaches, presented during a global WFNR session.
The COVID-19 pandemic disrupted rehabilitation services and affected people with MS globally. This webinar highlights key findings from RIMS international surveys examining the pandemic’s impact on care delivery, physical activity, and the adoption of assistive technologies.
Discover how outcome measures contribute to evidence-based rehabilitation in Multiple Sclerosis. This post introduces their clinical importance, data harmonization efforts, and conditions for use.
This podcast offers a focused discussion on the impact of MS on cognitive functioning, exploring clinical perspectives and implications for rehabilitation.
Walking while thinking isn’t always simple for people with MS. This webinar dives into cognitive-motor interference (CMI), revealing insights from RIMS multi-center studies and showcasing novel methods to assess and manage dual-tasking challenges in MS rehabilitation.
Endurance exercise holds great promise in MS rehabilitation, but interpreting outcomes can be complex. This webinar addresses methodological challenges and explores its biochemical impact through the lens of the kynurenine pathway.
A widely used generic measure of health status, providing both a descriptive profile and a single index score. Available in over 100 languages.
Empowering individuals with MS to take charge of their rehabilitation is key to long-term wellbeing. This webinar explores how autonomy and web-based tools can enhance rehabilitation outcomes across different stages of life.
Bladder, bowel, and sexual dysfunctions are among the most challenging yet under-discussed aspects of MS. This webinar provides clinical and research-based perspectives on evaluating and addressing these sensitive but crucial components of patient care.
Cognitive impairment affects up to 70% of people with MS and often goes underdiagnosed. This webinar explores the tools and strategies available for effective cognitive screening and highlights the diversity of cognitive phenotypes in MS patients.
As people with MS live longer, understanding how aging influences neuromuscular function is increasingly important. This webinar brings together emerging insights from exercise physiology to explore the impact of muscle strength and neuromuscular activation across the lifespan in MS.
20th RIMS Annual Conference held in Milan, focused on bridging translational research with patient-centered outcomes in MS rehabilitation.
In 2014, the ADAMS initiative (Adherence And MS) convened a dedicated meeting in London to explore behavioral, psychological, and practical aspects of treatment adherence in Multiple Sclerosis.
The 2013 ADAMS Meeting (Adherence And MS), held in Brussels, highlighted a cross-disciplinary, patient-centered approach to improving adherence in Multiple Sclerosis care. With voices from neurology, rehabilitation, oncology, and patient advocacy, this rich session explored why people with MS adhere—or don’t—to their treatment plans.
This two-day joint event hosted by the European Multiple Sclerosis Platform (EMSP) and RIMS brought together leading voices in MS care, research, digital innovation, and advocacy. Held in Prague, the sessions focused on enhancing patient engagement, digital tools for self-management, and collaborative rehabilitation strategies
A pan-European initiative is setting the standard for MS nursing. The MS Nurse PROfessional programme offers accredited training to empower nurses supporting people with Multiple Sclerosis across the continent.
A two-day event focused on shared-decision making and motor-system rehabilitation in MS, hosted at the University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf.
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