TiMS resources

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 (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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

A guide to undertaking research in MS for Health Professionals.

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

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.

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.