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Risk of falls and gait: effectiveness of a physiotherapy circuit training on the walk function, quality of life and risk of falls in a multiple sclerosis patientsAuthor(s): A. Granja Domnguez, A. HochsprungECTRIMS Online Library. Granja Domnguez A.Oct 12, 2018; 229127 Abstract: P1287 Introduction: T...

Pilates for people with multiple sclerosis: A systematic review and meta-analysis lMiguel A.Snchez-Lastraa, DanielMartnez-Aldaob, Antonio J.Molinac, CarlosAyndhttps://doi.org/10.1016/j.msard.2019.01.006February 2019 Highlights * Pilates is a safe therapy for people with MS. * Pilates can have benefi...

Ballroom dance for persons with multiple sclerosis: a pilot feasibility study Alexander Ng,Sheri Bunyan,Jimin Suh,Pamela Huenink,Tyler Gregory,Shannon Gambon &Deborah Miller show less Published online: 13 Jan 2019 Abstract Purpose: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the exercise intensity...

The effect of regular interval training on histochemical symptoms and cytokine and neurotrophic levels of brain tissue of the Lewis rats in experimental model of multiple sclerosis.AbstractBackground: Multiple sclerosis is an inflammatory and chronic disease of the central nervous system. Regarding...

Effectiveness of walking exercise program in improving fatigue in relapsing remitting multiple sclerosis patientsAuthor(s): N. Shalaby, H. Hashem, A. Gomaa, A. Elmazny, A. Ragab, H. ShehataECTRIMS Online Library. Shalaby N.Oct 11, 2018; 228794Background: Fatigue is one of the most debilitating sympt...

Effects of moderate- versus high- intensity swimming training on inflammatory and CD4+T cell subset profiles in experimental autoimmune encephalomyelitis mice. panelYuXieab1ZhengyiLib1YongWangac1XiaoxuXuebWenhaiMabYijieZhangaJunpengWangaDecember 18, 2018. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jneuroim.2018.12.0...

Author information Hubbard EA1, Motl RW2, Fernhall B3. Abstract INTRODUCTION: Multiple sclerosis(MS) is an immune-mediated, neurological disease that results in physiological deconditioning with increasing disability. High-intensity interval training exercise(HIIT) has induced si...

Please let us know your thoughts in the comment section below. High intensity interval training for people with multiple sclerosis: A systematic review.Campbell E1, Coulter EH2, Paul L3. AbstractBACKGROUND:Aerobic high intensity interval training (HIIT) is safe in the general population and more ef...

High-intensity interval exercise improves cognitive performance and reduces matrix metalloproteinases-2 serum levels in persons with multiple sclerosis: A randomized controlled trial Please let us know your thoughts in the comment section below. First Published August 21, 2017 Research Article https...

"Let's go fly a kiteUp to the highest height!Let's go fly a kite and send it soaringUp through the atmosphereUp where the air is clearOh, let's go fly a kite!" Anyone remember this song from Mary Poppins?Two great childhood memory for me, Mary Poppins and flying kites with my dad. It is one of hi...

cool news for cool people cool news. I have heard February described as the month of night. According to the Washington Post, February is one of the most disliked month of the year.  As usual we see this as an opportunity to make February a more liked month. Many studies...

By reading, searching, learning... Here at ThermApparel we are doing our best to read all the blogs, posts, white papers and info that's out there to so we can help more people with multiple sclerosis be cooler. I came across this one today while looking through Quora. The question was, How can yo...

We are thrilled to announce that ThermApparel's UnderCool Cooling Vests are now available for purchase in Australia just in time for hot summer days at RehaCare. RehaCare is a distributor of rehabilitation products with a primary focus on therapy. They offer customers innovative and new product sol...

ThermApparel is hitting the road May 28 - June 1 to attend the annual meeting of the Consortium of Multiple Sclerosis Centers in Seattle, Washington. We are excited to attend the conference again this year and catch up with an amazing and completely dedicated group of clinicians that practice in mu...

Nominate your clinic! To start off the new right ThermApparel wants to help and acknowledge all of those wonderful people who work hard every day to make lives better and we need your help to do this. Tell us about that special clinic that goes the extra mile to make your life better, is it the phy...

Powerful list, powerful thoughts. ThermApparel  has close friends and family with MS and have watched their struggles and victories. Starting on this path of creating UnderCool, the world's best lightweight, comfortable and invisible cooling vest has opened our eyes to the world of M...

I read an amazing article this morning from Multiple Sclerosis News Today entitled. Reflections: A Letter to My Newly Diagnosed Self. by Jennifer Powell It's a quick 3 min read and the perfect way to start the New Year. Reflecting on who you are, where you have come from and where you are going an...

cool news January brings to mind Sunshine, the fresh smell of warm ocean air, beautiful sandy beaches that stretch to the horizon, cool drinks with little umbrellas, time off, family, friends, and vacation. Wait, what? That’s not January? It is if you live in Australia.  Be...

A new systematic review of studies related to MS and cooling the body was published recently.  If you want to read the full report click here. Otherwise, we will gladly give you a quick review. The researchers were interested in a question that is always on the top of our minds here at ThermApparel....

By now most of you know that ThermApparel got it's start looking for cooling solutions for people living with MS. As our journey has unfolded we have been struck by how so many other people have been excited about lightweight and comfortable cooling. And it makes me want to shout "See world, MSers...

People helping people is how accessibility happens.  Thank you for helping us. We look forward to helping you.  Together we make the world a cooler place. The holidays are here, whether you love them or hate them there’s no getting around them. ThermApparel has a special...

As we fall into November, those of us in the US. begin to think about the Thanksgiving holiday. As this is the holiday to celebrate the bountiful harvest of the years hard work, ask what we are thankful for. I am thankful for chicken broth and Jello, let me explain, one of my favorite writers Rober...

play cool. stay cool. As we fall into November, those of us in the US. begin to think about the Thanksgiving holiday. The holiday to celebrate the bountiful harvest of the years hard work and we ask ourselves, what we are thankful for.  I am thankful for chicken broth and Jello, let...

October 19, 2018 ThermApparel participated in the Multiple Sclerosis Resources of Central New York's 2018 Health and Wellness Expo. MSRCNY is an amazing MS organization in Syracuse NY. Founded in 1998 they are a local 501(c)3 non profit local health agency created to provide local services for local...

Think your UnderCool is just for summer and then goes with the swimsuits to the back of the closet at the end of the season? Oh I say Nay! Nay! There are all kinds of places to be the coolest you (pun intended :-P  ). Here are a few ideas and suggestions       ...

Most of us think of October as the scariest month but we know for people living with heat sensitivity October can be one of the best times of year. Wouldn't it be funny to celebrate Halloween in July? Now that's scary!... at least for those of us in the Northern Hemisphere. In the fall we enjoy a l...

There are people out there that can already hear the sleigh bells ringing. Yes that's right we have been fielding questions from the folks that are ambassadors for Mr. Claus who is no doubt working away at the North Pole. * Would an UnderCool work in a hot red Suit? YES! UnderCool will keep...

Hurricane Michael hit the Florida Panhandle with avengence, and some of ThermApparel's family and friends live within its path. We hope everyone is safe and sound. Usually once a month we post a blog about other uses for our UnderCool Cooling Vest and the Cooling Packs. With Michael heading for shor...

play cool. stay cool. Most of us think of October as the scariest month but we know for people living with heat sensitivity October can be one of the best times of year. Wouldn’t it be funny to celebrate Halloween in July? Now that’s scary!... at least for those of us in the North...

Living with MS teaches how to be prepared for the unexpected and emergencies, many handle the unexpected everyday and are excellent at coping with emergencies. With planning, preparing for an emergency or natural disaster can be reassuring. Knowing there is a plan, a place to go and a bag to take ca...