NeuroNotes

PhysiKits

Sam and Kenzo from PhysiKits break down the science of neurological conditions and physiotherapy management into bite-sized notes and take-home tips. Plus some laughs along the way!

  1. #20 The Many Faces of Fatigue in Multiple Sclerosis

    29 de jun.

    #20 The Many Faces of Fatigue in Multiple Sclerosis

    Fatigue is one of the most pervasive symptoms from Multiple Sclerosis. On top of being debilitating by itself, it also makes all other symptoms worse. To make things even more complicated, it isn't a static symptom! It fluctuates heavily day-to-day, and can be influenced by so many factors week-to-week. Tune in to learn where MS fatigue comes from, why it fluctuates, and a few key strategies to start taking back control. — 💪 TAKE CHARGE! With our free MS QuickStart Guide: https://www.physikits.com/multiple-sclerosis-quickstart-guide MS PhysiKit with Fatigue Toolkit: https://www.physikits.com/ms-physikit (🐣 Don't forget to comment down below - if you know you know🐣) — TIMESTAMPS 00:00 — Intro01:09 — Why is MS fatigue different?06:38 — Medication side effects 11:33 — Hot tip: track your fatigue! 17:03 — The importance of sleep 20:42 — The role of exercise/activity 23:46 — Pacing is key. 26:42 — Spoon theory overview 33:33 — Key takeaways 35:39 — Wrapping up — 🤔 Who are we? Our mission is to make high-quality neurological rehabilitation and science information understandable and accessible to all those driven to learn more about their neurological condition - from brain injuries and stroke, to neurodegenerative conditions like multiple sclerosis and Parkinson's disease. New episodes coming weekly, so stay-tuned! Leave any questions or topic ideas in the comments below. — 🎉 Support what we do! https://www.physikits.com/support — SOCIAL LINKS Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/physikits Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/physikits TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@physikits

    36 min
  2. #19 How Stress Affects MS Symptoms

    15 de jun.

    #19 How Stress Affects MS Symptoms

    Continuing our miniseries on factors that cause fluctuations in MS symptoms, today we're tackling stress.   Stemming from either physical or emotional stimuli, the stress response is a physiological process baked into our DNA that has wide-ranging effects.   Tune in to learn why we get stressed, the difference between acute and chronic stress (especially in the modern world), how this can affect MS, and what we recommend doing about it.   —    💪 TAKE CHARGE!    With our free MS QuickStart Guide: https://www.physikits.com/multiple-sclerosis-quickstart-guide    MS PhysiKit with Stress Toolkit: https://www.physikits.com/ms-physikit

    44 min
  3. #18 Uhthoff's Phenomenon: Why Heat Exacerbates MS Symptoms

    8 de jun.

    #18 Uhthoff's Phenomenon: Why Heat Exacerbates MS Symptoms

    If you live with MS, you may have experienced increases in symptoms after a hot shower, during summer, or after exercise. That isn't your imagination! It's a known process called "Uhthoff's Phenomenon", with physiological mechanisms behind it. Tune in as we break down why this happens, why it isn't a sign of a relapse, and a few strategies you can do to minimise it.

    20 min
  4. #17 What Causes MS? (The Study that Changed Everything!)

    1 de jun.

    #17 What Causes MS? (The Study that Changed Everything!)

    "What causes MS?" is a question we get asked all the time - and for good reason! A complete answer to the question still doesn't exist, but recent scientific breakthroughs mean that we are now closer than ever... and it looks like a common virus may be to blame.  In this special episode of NeuroNotes, we breakdown our best current understanding of the causes of MS by covering two key studies:  - A 2022 landmark study implicating Epstein-Barr Virus as the strongest risk factor for MS🔗 Full paper here: https://doi.org/10.1126/science.abj8222 - A recent 2025 review compiling the latest research between MS and EBV🔗 Full paper here: https://doi.org/10.1212/NXI.0000000000200460 This isn't one you want to miss!

    53 min
  5. #16 MS Diagnosis to Half Marathon: Issie's Story

    25 de mai.

    #16 MS Diagnosis to Half Marathon: Issie's Story

    This is a special one, our first ever guest episode! Introducing Issie: a young lady diagnosed with MS four years ago.  Tune in as Issie shares her MS diagnosis journey, her lifestyle and mindset shifts that made the biggest differences, and how she built up to running half marathons.  🧡 Follow Issie for more positivity around MS! 🧡Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/everythingicandowithms/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@everythingicandowithms

    56 min
  6. #15 Relapses vs Progression: The Two Faces of MS

    18 de mai.

    #15 Relapses vs Progression: The Two Faces of MS

    This third episode of our multiple sclerosis deep-dive is short but important - unpacking what MS diagnoses actually mean. Today we discuss the main types of MS, the difference between relapses and progression, and how an MS diagnosis can shift over time.

    21 min
  7. #14 Multiple Sclerosis: First Symptoms & Diagnostic Journey

    11 de mai.

    #14 Multiple Sclerosis: First Symptoms & Diagnostic Journey

    This is the second episode of our multiple sclerosis deep-dive, and today we cover the start of the diagnostic journey. Tune in as we discuss the early signs of MS, what the first episode of demyelination is called, and how neurologist actually make the MS diagnosis.

    36 min

  8. 4 de mai.

    #13 Multiple Sclerosis: Where Do We Even Begin?

    Welcome to NeuroNotes! A podcast hosted by Kenzo and Sam, two neurological physiotherapists and the brains behind PhysiKits. Today marks the start of shift to condition-specific episode blocks - beginning with Multiple Sclerosis. In this episode we talk through what MS really is, why demyelination causes the various multiple sclerosis symptoms, and why it varies so much from person to person.

    30 min
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Sobre

Sam and Kenzo from PhysiKits break down the science of neurological conditions and physiotherapy management into bite-sized notes and take-home tips. Plus some laughs along the way!

Informações

  • Criado por
    PhysiKits
  • Anos de atividade
    2025 - 2026
  • Episódios
    20
  • Classificação
    Livre
  • Site do podcast
    NeuroNotes