Exercise Neuroscience Research Laboratory

Exercise Neuroscience Research Laboratory Our mission is to advance research in neurological conditions to support those that are affected.

Dedicated to the study of exercise and its life changing benefits in persons with multiple sclerosis!

"Hispanic adults with MS often experience a disproportionately high disease burden and worse functional outcomes ... com...
05/01/2026

"Hispanic adults with MS often experience a disproportionately high disease burden and worse functional outcomes ... compared with non-Hispanic counterparts." Evidence supports physical activity as management of MS symptoms, yet several studies have reported disproportionately low levels of physical activity among Hispanics with multiple sclerosis.

This study measured physical activity levels and social cognitive theory constructs among Hispanic and non-Hispanic adults with MS. The results suggest the utility of social cognitive theory as a basis for interventions promoting physical activity in Hispanic and non-Hispanic adults with MS.

Read more in Multiple Sclerosis and Related Disorders: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.msard.2026.107152

Parisa Najafi, Victoria A. Flores, Peixuan Zheng, Robert W. Motl

Come see Dr. Lexi Huynh's poster at CMSC on May 28! She will be presenting adherence findings from a pilot RCT involving...
04/30/2026

Come see Dr. Lexi Huynh's poster at CMSC on May 28! She will be presenting adherence findings from a pilot RCT involving a physical activity intervention for people newly diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. See image for more details!

Research shows that exercise is highly beneficial for people with multiple sclerosis, and guidelines exist to recommend ...
04/21/2026

Research shows that exercise is highly beneficial for people with multiple sclerosis, and guidelines exist to recommend specific training protocols that include modality (i.e. what exercise), frequency and duration (i.e. how often and how long), and intensity (i.e. how hard) of exercise. These guidelines have been translated into a home-based intervention, named GEMS (guidelines for exercise in MS). The next question is: how can we implement the intervention to benefit the MS population?

Read more in Healthcare: https://doi.org/10.3390/healthcare14060720

Louise Declerck, Trinh LT Huynh, Robert W Motl

Multiple sclerosis is an unpredictable chronic disease that disrupts communication between the brain and the body. Peopl...
04/20/2026

Multiple sclerosis is an unpredictable chronic disease that disrupts communication between the brain and the body. People living with MS may experience a range of symptoms such as fatigue, cognitive impairment, and difficulty walking.

❗Did you know that exercise can help address these symptoms among people with MS? On this page, we share the latest research and evidence-based recommendations for exercise training with MS!

Mark your calendars now for Ariel Kidwell-Chandler's oral presentation at CMSC on May 28! She will be presenting Beyond ...
04/14/2026

Mark your calendars now for Ariel Kidwell-Chandler's oral presentation at CMSC on May 28! She will be presenting Beyond BMI: Body Composition Outcomes and Management in MS. See image for more details!

About half of the adults living with multiple sclerosis in the United States are now over the age of 55 years. What inte...
04/13/2026

About half of the adults living with multiple sclerosis in the United States are now over the age of 55 years. What interventions can preserve their cognitive and physical function?

Researchers Emerson Sebastião, Brian M. Sandroff, and Robert W. Motl highlight the potential of exercise training for supporting healthy aging with MS. The authors outline their recommendations for future efforts to maximize the impact of such programs.

Read more in the Translational Journal of the ACSM: https://doi.org/10.1249/TJX.0000000000000351

Exercise training research for people with MS often focuses on continuous moderate-intensity exercise. What are the effe...
04/08/2026

Exercise training research for people with MS often focuses on continuous moderate-intensity exercise. What are the effects and potential benefits of other exercise modalities such as high intensity interval training (HIIT)?

Researchers at the University of Granada conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis to examine these effects.

Read more in the American Journal of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation: https://doi.org/10.1097/phm.0000000000002676

Members of the ENRL will be attending CMSC 2026 to share recent research! Stay tuned for presentation details.
04/07/2026

Members of the ENRL will be attending CMSC 2026 to share recent research! Stay tuned for presentation details.

Walk MS season is approaching, and we are ready for it! The Exercise Neuroscience Research Laboratory will be attending ...
04/02/2026

Walk MS season is approaching, and we are ready for it! The Exercise Neuroscience Research Laboratory will be attending Walk MS: Chicago on Sunday, April 26, and we would love to see YOU there!

Want to join our Walk MS team? Visit https://events.nationalmssociety.org/teams/96994

04/01/2026

Prof. Rob Motl recently discussed with Erin Stevenson how she incorporates fitness and wellness into her journey with multiple sclerosis.

Watch the full video on our YouTube channel! https://youtu.be/800o-ndfhAc

Past evidence has established many benefits related to improved cardiorespiratory fitness in people with multiple sclero...
03/27/2026

Past evidence has established many benefits related to improved cardiorespiratory fitness in people with multiple sclerosis. However, the research among those with advanced MS remains limited.

Researchers conducted a study to characterize and compare the cardiorespiratory response to three types of exercise in people with advanced MS. These findings will help guide evidence-based exercise prescription for those with advanced MS.

Read more in Multiple Sclerosis and Related Disorders: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.msard.2026.107065

Thomas Edwards, Arthur Chaves, Zain Awadia, Julia Ludgate, Lisa Walker, Jennifer Reed, Lara Pilutti

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