#136: Cognitive Rehabilitation in MS – From Research to Everyday Relevance. An ECTRIMS 2025 Special

MS-Perspektive - The Multiple Sclerosis Podcast

In this episode, I explore five exciting studies from ECTRIMS 2025 that reveal how cognitive training, mindfulness, and smart rehab planning can support brain function and independence in people with MS.

You can read the text version here: https://ms-perspektive.com/136-cognitive-rehab

Cognitive changes affect a large percentage of people with multiple sclerosis—yet they often remain invisible or unspoken. This episode focuses on new, science-backed strategies to strengthen thinking skills, reduce stress, and even promote brain reorganization.

🧠 What's inside:

I highlight 5 research posters presented at ECTRIMS 2025:

1. Digital brain training boosts memory and reshapes brain activity.

2. Multisensory integration improves with targeted cognitive exercises.

3. Mindfulness-based group programs reduce fatigue, anxiety, and stress.

4. Goal setting in rehab matters – and needs to be measurable.

5. Digital testing may detect early cognitive decline, even remotely.

💡 These findings offer practical insights into how non-pharmacological interventions can support everyday life with MS.

📚 Referenced Studies

All posters were presented at the ECTRIMS 2025 Congress. For detailed summaries, check out the blog post: https://ms-perspektive.com/136-cognitive-rehab

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