Bonus from the archives: Pilates and MS - Building strength for everyone with Rachel Changer | S8 Bonus

Welcome to the Living Well with MS podcast, where we are joined by Rachel Changer. Rachel is a Pilates instructor and neurological physiotherapist with a master’s diploma in neurological rehabilitation.

Originally broadcast in 2020, this episode has been edited to remove out-of-date content and reuploaded in 2026 to ensure it remains relevant and useful.

01:05 Can you tell us a little bit about yourself, your background, and your experience working with people with MS?

03:03 What is Pilates? And what are the differences between Pilates and other practices?

08:49 What are the benefits of Pilates for people with MS?

13:11 What are the downsides?

14:17 How do you choose the right Pilates instructor or class? Can you do it on your own?

17:17 How can you modify Pilates for all levels of ability?

20:23 Does Pilates work as an online activity? Can you do it without much equipment?

29:35 Do you have any other thoughts to encourage or inspire people for their fitness and exercise regime for people with MS?

32:04 When following an exercise regime, when do you think that you should also check in with a medical provider, if you've got any symptoms that might be exercise related?

34:32 Can you share a final thought with our audience on what motivates or inspires you as a human being?