The Motoric Cognitive Risk (MCR) Syndrome combines cognitive and physical symptoms that increase the fear and actual risk of falling. You can read the transcripted interview here in full length: https://ms-perspektive.com/009-alon-kalron  

Today I’m talking with Dr. Alon Kalron about the Motoric Cognitive Risk syndrome (MCR) and what it means for people with MS. MCR describes the combination of physical and cognitive symptoms that, along with a fear of falling, lead to a higher likelihood of actually falling. And you can imagine that it’s much better to prevent falls when you have MS, as the recovery time is usually longer and it can have further negative effects on quality of life and disease progression.

That’s why Alon provides insights into the topic and tips on what to do preventively.

Table of Contents

• Introduction - who is Alon Kalron?
• Understanding Motoric Cognitive Risk (MCR) Syndrome in MS
• The Relationship between MCR and MS
• Managing MCR in MS Patients
• Lifestyle, Support, and Advocacy for MS Patients with MCR
• Farewell

Introduction - who is Alon Kalron?

My name is Dr. Alon Kalron. I’m professional physical therapist working in the field with MS, a little over 15 years already. I have been working as a clinician also at the Sheba MS Center. It’s the largest center in Israel following over 4,000 patients with MS. In Israel, we have about 8,000. And also, I’m chair of the Department of Physical Therapy at Tel Aviv University at the faculty of medicine.

How and where can interested people follow your research activities?

Dr. Alon Kalron: So, you can follow me in the LinkedIn. In the LinkedIn, from now and then I certain posts about my activities, mainly research activities, groups that I’m involved with, research groups. So that could be a place to look me up if you want. #00:33:05#

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Alon, thanks a lot for sharing all that positive insights and making people to think about that every move counts. And that it doesn’t have to go in one direction. You can turn that into a positive side if you start to train your mobility, train your cognitive functions, and you can regain things. Of course, it’s always better to preserve. You mentioned that a couple of times. But it’s also positive possible in the progressive state to gain back mobility and all that. Great. And thanks a lot for all your research.

See you soon and try to make the best out of your life for example by staying or becoming active as much as possible, Nele

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