SIG Mobility
Advancing mobility research and rehabilitation through collaboration, evidence and innovation
SIG Mobility
About us
The Special Interest Group (SIG) on Mobility is a European initiative within RiMS that unites healthcare professionals and researchers to enhance mobility outcomes for people with Multiple Sclerosis (PwMS). Founded on a commitment to evidence-based rehabilitation, the group fosters innovation through regular meetings, multidisciplinary collaboration, and active knowledge exchange. With a strong focus on clinical impact, SIG Mobility plays a key role in shaping practices and policies related to mobility in Multiple Sclerosis care across Europe.
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➔ Who participates
SIG Mobility includes physiotherapists, rehabilitation doctors, and clinical researchers focused on mobility issues in PwMS. These professionals contribute insights from both clinical practice and academic research, forming a vibrant network of expertise.
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➔ How it started
Established in 1998, SIG Mobility began as a platform to strengthen professional exchange in Multiple Sclerosis rehabilitation. Since then, it has convened biannual meetings—one during the RiMS Conference, and one hosted locally—to support joint learning, project work, and international collaboration.
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➔ Our goals
- Share clinical expertise on focused Multiple Sclerosis mobility topics
- Evaluate new therapeutic approaches for their clinical relevance
- Support collaborative research and aid in interpreting findings
- Enhance care management for people with Multiple Sclerosis (PwMS)
- Facilitate international publications and multicenter research collaborations
Meetings & Reports
SIG Mobility organizes two meetings each year:
- A short 1.5-hour workshop during the RiMS Annual Conference.
- An interactive two-day meeting hosted by a member center.
These meetings combine expert presentations, clinical sessions, and collaborative workgroups focused on MS rehabilitation.
Members
Heidi Stölzer-Hutsch
A. Gravesteijn
Klaus Schmierer
Adnan Heric-mansrud
Antonia Kaltsatou
Alon Kalron
Ambra Bisio
Anastasia Krokou
Anders Romberg
Andrea Tacchino
Andrej Martic
Andske Andske
Anne Belton
Asiye Tuba Ozdogar
Barbora Grosserová
Cristina Bungadean
Mohamed Belghith
Bernardita Soler
Catherine Graham
C. Balland
Cigdem Yilmazer
Cintia Ramari Ferreira
Carme Santoyo
Claudio Marcello Solaro
Ulrik Dalgas
Camilla Dansejenten
Daphne Kos
D. Cattaneo
Dennis Hannes
Elaine Coulter
Erica Grange
Famke Vanderhauwaert
Felipe Balistieri Santinelli
Feray Güngör
Gabriele Perachiotti
Gaelle Vertriest
Gaizka Loyola
Griet Gysemberg
Heleen Beckerman
Heba Magnusdottir
Hech Hech
Helga Vignir
Hilary Gunn
Hildegard Van Den Broek
Ilse Bosmans
Ilse Lamers
Inez Wens
Ingela Johnson
Iratxe Elorriaga Mínguez
Isa Slotboom
Jacob Callesen
Jens Bansi
Jessica Podda
Johanna Jonsdottir
John Brincks
Johan Vannieuwenhoven
Joke Raats
K. Gusowski
Karin Riemann-Lorenz
Kardelen Akar
Kamila Řasová
Klaus Pfeifer
Kurt Luyckx
Lene Lund Sagen
Letizia Leocani
Lars Hvid
Loretta Bacci
Paul Lorna
Lousin Moumdjian
Lucia Ventura
Ludovico Pedullà
Martin Heine
Margherita Monti Bragadin
Marius Rambol
Martin Sloth
Massimiliano Pau
Maxime Valet
Morten Hagenes
Marietta Van Der Linden
Nele Vanbilsen
Nickla Nickla
Nickeline Schmidt Larsen
Noemi Martinez
Novotna Klara
Paul Van Asch
Pelin Vural
Peter Feys
Marie Prochazkova
Rainer Ehling
R. Bertoni
Rene Streber
Rene Tzschoppe
Salagic Salagic
Siv Ohlin
Sj Timmermans
S. Sanchez
Stefano Addeo
Ava Battles
Thomas Dahl
Tori Smedal
Turhan Kahraman
Una Nedeljkovic
Vincent De Groot
Valeria Prada
Vgarcia Neurorehab
Yvonne Learmonth
Sabrina Mesmaeker
Gianluca Florio
Monica Biggio
Adriano Dessypris
Alice Bellosta
Andrea Polidori
Aki Rintala
Aurelie Crevecoeur
B. Von-Glasenapp
Bowman Thomas
Bruno Blommaert
Costanza Iester
Ellen Arntzen
Francesco Romano
Giacalone Giovanni Rosario
Inger Sofie Crook Hummelsund
Jonas Schroder
Karin Weidenholm
Kim Moens
K. Zubizarreta
Laura Comber
Leen Boonen
Lisa Tedescotriccas
Lubik Rodinka
Ludovico Pedulla
M. Deidda
M. Delorenzi
Maleku Sclerosehospita
Marianne Sivertsen
Marie Verellen
Marta Burlando
Martin Edolvik
Muriel George
N. Krause
Olivia Powell
Oyene Kossi
Rakel Berrio
Rosie Jones
Sophie Borgers
Valentina Guidotti
Valerie Echo
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Publications
Joint publications of the SIG Mobility Group
- "Gait outcome measures and time of assessment in persons with MS: research questions of multi-center studies performed within the RIMS network, special interest group Mobility", Czeck/Slovak Neurology and Neurosurgery Journal (2010)
- "Emerging evidence-based physical rehabilitation for Multiple Sclerosis – Towards an inventory of current content across Europe.", Health and Quality of Life Outcomes 8:76 (6p)
- “Content of rehabilitation for management of spasticity”, MS in Focus (2008) - Issue 12 FEYS P & VAN ASCH P, and the Special Interest Group “Mobility”
International publications of the SIG Mobility Members
- "Relevance of physical functioning capacity and self-report measures to predict walking performance in persons with multiple sclerosis." Multiple Sclerosis 2010 16(5):618-26.
- "Effects of a 6-month exercise program on patients with multiple sclerosis: a randomized study." Neurology 2004;63(11):2034-8.
- "Fatigue in multiple sclerosis patients during inpatient rehabilitation." Disabil Rehabil 2007:1-6.
Take a look at all different publications from SIG Mobility here.
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