Understanding and improving balance with MS

Friday 20 June at 2:30pm

The suggested donation for this session is £7

Go to our portal area to register to join the classes live or to watch the recording

Alan will guide us through the key physical components that influence balance, including the role of the brain, postural control, spatial orientation, visual awareness and how MS symptoms can impact all of these areas.

We’ll explore how balance is regulated by four key systems in the body – the vestibular system, vision, proprioception, and the cerebellum. Alan will break down how these systems work together to keep us upright and moving confidently, and what happens when they’re disrupted.

With live demonstrations and practical tips, Alan will share simple balance and posture-focused exercises in sitting, standing, and walking positions. These movements are designed to engage your sensory and visual perception, activate your neural pathways, and improve body awareness, all with the goal of boosting your balance and confidence in daily life.

What to expect in this session –

• A breakdown of the physical systems that support balance
• Insight into how MS symptoms can affect those systems
• Demonstrations of simple, effective exercises to challenge your balance in a safe and supportive way
• A live question and answer with Alan — your chance to ask questions and get expert advice tailored to your needs

Whether you’re new to exercise or looking to deepen your understanding of balance, this session offers something for everyone. Come along, get moving, and let’s start feeling more grounded, aware, and in control.

Joining the class

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If your circumstances are such you are unable to make a donation, please book your ticket below and click the purple toggle button in the ‘Donation ticket’ section to waiver a donation.

Viewing the recording

Shortly after the class has finished, the recording will be made available and a blue button ‘Watch recording’ will be visible at the bottom of the class listing for everyone who booked a ticket either in advance of the live class or after the class has taken place.