AFT Webinar – August 2026 (My Client has MS – What Do I Need to Know?)

When a client tells you they’ve been diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis, what should you do next? How do you adapt a programme safely, and how far can someone with MS really go?

Join us for a live webinar bringing together clinical expertise and lived experience to answer those questions with confidence. Led by Rhiannon Ferguson-Thomas, MS Specialist Physiotherapist and author of AFT’s Becoming an MS Pro course, this session breaks down the different types of MS, the key symptoms that affect exercise prescription, red flags to watch for, and evidence-based approaches to programming and progression.

Whether you’re new to adaptive fitness or looking to build on your existing knowledge, this session provides a valuable foundation for inclusive, informed practice. No prior neurological training required.

This webinar is suitable for:

• Personal Trainers
• Exercise Referral Instructors
• Physiotherapists
• Occupational Therapists
• Strength and Conditioning Coaches
• Sports Therapists

About our Guests

Rhiannon Ferguson-Thomas is an MS Specialist Physiotherapist and the author of AFT’s Becoming an MS Pro course. She brings clinical depth to the practical questions fitness professionals face every day, covering the different types of MS, the symptoms that most affect exercise prescription (fatigue, heat sensitivity, balance, and spasticity), and how to programme and progress training safely. Her focus is on giving trainers the confidence to know when to push, when to hold back, and when to refer on.

Megan Boxall was diagnosed with MS in 2024 and is the fastest woman to run the entire coastline of Great Britain, completing 200 marathons in 204 days. She shares what it’s like to train and recover with a neurological condition at that scale, and what she wishes every fitness professional understood about working with clients living with MS. Her story offers real-world inspiration for what’s possible with the right support.

What makes AFT Live Panel Webinars Unique?

Earn While You Learn

Attendees can claim 0.5 CIMSPA CPD points for participating in our live webinars, supporting your ongoing professional development and commitment to inclusive fitness practice.

Why Attend Our Live Webinars?

Real-Time Expertise: Connect directly with specialists in adaptive fitness, neurological conditions, and rehabilitation through our live format
Interactive Learning: Ask questions, get immediate answers, and engage with industry experts as the session unfolds
Flexible Viewing: Watch from your computer, tablet, mobile, or smart TV—wherever works best for you
Professional Networking: Connect with fellow fitness professionals who share your passion for inclusive health through our live chat
Practical Insights: Walk away with evidence-based strategies you can implement immediately in your practice

Who Should Join?

Qualified fitness professionals looking to expand their knowledge in adaptive fitness training. Whether you specialize in neurological conditions, work with clients with limb loss or spinal injuries, or simply want to build your confidence in inclusive health and rehabilitation, our webinars provide valuable CPD opportunities that enhance your professional practice.

Can't Join Live?

Don't worry! Register and you can watch the webinar back at a time that suits you. 

Please note CIMSPA CPD points are only available to claim to those watching live or watch the event back within 48 hours of the live broadcast.