TiMS resources

See the range of clinical learning and professional development resources developed by TiMS (Therapists in MS). These can be used in your own work or as a teaching aid. The first part of this page includes resources developed by TiMS. Scroll down for resources recommended by TiMS, such as the MS Trust Conference Presentations and Outcome Measures.

TiMS respiratory issues and multiple sclerosis (MS) aid

TiMS (Therapists in MS) has produced an aid to help make physiotherapists more aware of respiratory issues in MS. It aims to ensure physiotherapists optimise respiratory function and minimise potential distress and hospital admissions caused by MS-related respiratory issues.

TiMS MS annual review template and guidance tools

TiMS (Therapists in MS) has developed the MS Annual Review Template and MS Annual Review - Guidance for Health Care Professionals tools. The tools support health professionals who carry out multiple sclerosis (MS) annual reviews.

TiMS self-reported assessment tool

The TiMS working group has produced an assessment tool for people with MS. It offers a patient centred approach, providing individuals an opportunity to self-evaluate their MS and to use this information during consultations with their MDT.

How to handle and position people with spasticity

TiMS has produced three short videos showing different aspects of handling and positioning people with spasticity.

Core stability exercises

Core stability exercises help to improve posture and effective use of limbs in people with multiple sclerosis

Sleep Disturbance in People with MS

A key aim of the TiMS research working group is to support and facilitate clinically relevant research. Case studies as well as research support can be found in this section.

TiMS Competency Framework

The MS competency framework developed by Therapists in MS (TiMS) is a profession-specific knowledge and skills matrix. Available in a Word document, it can be tailored by individuals to meet the needs of different work setting and learning requirements.

TiMS Recommended Resources

See below a range of resources recommended by TiMS.

Getting started in MS research

A guide to undertaking research in MS for Health Professionals.

Conference Presentations

TiMS has a range of MS health professional resources on topics like symptom management, self management and the latest equipment and technology.

Outcome measures

The use of reliable and responsive outcome measures is fundamental for gauging the effectiveness of interventions and assuring the quality of healthcare provision.

Telerehab toolkit

Researchers from the University of Plymouth have developed ‘The Telerehab Toolkit’ to support health and social care practitioners in the remote assessment and management of people with movement impairment and physical disability.

Explore TiMS

About TiMS

TiMS is an initiative, supported by the MS Trust, which brings together allied health professionals who share a special interest in multiple sclerosis.

TiMS newsletters

The TiMS newsletter keeps you up to date with the work we are doing, including subjects discussed at recent TiMS meetings and our latest projects.

Meet the TiMS working group

The Therapists in MS working group network is made up of allied health professionals with a broad range of MS-related expertise and experience from all across the UK.