Exercise and MS: How can we help? Survey

1.How able to exercise do you consider yourself to be? Please answer based on your physical abilities or mobility needs.

I stay in a bed or chair most of the time. Movement and exercise are very difficult for me.

I could exercise sometimes, if I am seated and well-rested.

I could exercise standing up but would sometimes need to rest or sit down.

I could exercise energetically and have no mobility concerns.

Please add any other information you wish

2.How active do you you consider yourself to be in your daily life? e.g. walking, housework, gardening.

I am not very active at all. I do something active once a week or less.

I am moderately active in my daily life. I do something active 2-3 times a week.

I am very active in my daily life. I do something active at least 4 times a week.

3.How much exercise do you currently do? e.g. gym, running, sport, swimming, dance or exercise classes. Include sessions where you are raising your heart rate for at least 20 minutes.

I currently do no exercise.

I exercise once a week or less.

I exercise 2 or 3 times a week.

I exercise 4 times a week or more.

4.How important is exercise to you?

Very important

Somewhat important

Not so important

Not at all important

5.How interested are you in seeing information and support for exercising with MS?

Very interested

Somewhat interested

Not so interested

Not at all interested

7.Do you currently use exercise videos to help you exercise at home? If yes, please tell us which ones you like.

Yes

No

Which exercise videos do you like?

8.Do you think that there are good exercise resources online for people living with MS? If not, what would you like to see?

Yes

No

I don't know

What would you like to see?

9.If you were to use exercise videos, how would like them to be presented? Please tick all the answers that apply.

I would like short demonstration videos that I can watch and then copy in my own time.

I would like long videos where I can exercise along with the presenters.

I would like the presenter to explain how to do the exercise correctly.

I would like information about how to do the exercise safely.

I would like information about how to adjust the exercise for my own ability or needs.

I would like to see real people with MS demonstrating the exercise.

I would like to see an exercise or health professional demonstrating the exercise.

I would like a variety of different videos for different aspects of fitness such as balance, agility, strength and stretching.

I would like one general video that I know will cover all the basics I need.

Other (please specify)

10.Please use this space to make any suggestions for the MS Trust information on exercise and MS.