Listen "Episode 89 – Taking on exercise & MS with Professor Rob Motl"
Episode Synopsis
In this episode, we’re honored to welcome Professor Robert Motl, a leading researcher whose work has revolutionized the understanding of how exercise and physical activity help manage Multiple Sclerosis.
As a professor at the University of Illinois Chicago, Rob (as he prefers to be called) has dedicated his career to studying how movement, fitness and behavior change can improve mobility, cognition, fatigue, and overall quality of life for people living with MS.
He’s published hundreds of studies and is recognized worldwide as one of the leading voices in the neuroscience of exercise and MS.
In this episode, Rob shares how and why movement truly matters at every stage of the MS journey. We discuss:
The proven impact of exercise on symptom management and brain health
Why starting small and staying consistent can make a lasting difference
How research continues to reveal new ways to support strength, function, and hope
Tune in to hear Rob’s insights and discover why movement might be one of the most powerful tools we have for living well with MS.
Here are the links that offer depth and insights for our conversation:
UIC Exercise Neuroscience Research Lab Research Projects – Current projects recruiting participants with MS.
Research Publications – Links to various scholarly journals featuring ENRL published research.
To get involved in Rob and his team’s research or to learn more about their work, email the research lab at [email protected] or Rob at [email protected]
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Remember to rate, review and subscribe to A Couple Takes on MS Podcast for two insightful perspectives on this one multifaceted disease.
As a professor at the University of Illinois Chicago, Rob (as he prefers to be called) has dedicated his career to studying how movement, fitness and behavior change can improve mobility, cognition, fatigue, and overall quality of life for people living with MS.
He’s published hundreds of studies and is recognized worldwide as one of the leading voices in the neuroscience of exercise and MS.
In this episode, Rob shares how and why movement truly matters at every stage of the MS journey. We discuss:
The proven impact of exercise on symptom management and brain health
Why starting small and staying consistent can make a lasting difference
How research continues to reveal new ways to support strength, function, and hope
Tune in to hear Rob’s insights and discover why movement might be one of the most powerful tools we have for living well with MS.
Here are the links that offer depth and insights for our conversation:
UIC Exercise Neuroscience Research Lab Research Projects – Current projects recruiting participants with MS.
Research Publications – Links to various scholarly journals featuring ENRL published research.
To get involved in Rob and his team’s research or to learn more about their work, email the research lab at [email protected] or Rob at [email protected]
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Remember to rate, review and subscribe to A Couple Takes on MS Podcast for two insightful perspectives on this one multifaceted disease.
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