Two new podcasts launched as part of AHP Neuromuscular Hub

Physical activity & exercise when living with a neuromuscular condition

Jo Reffin, Clinical Lead  Neuromuscular Physiotherapist from King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is in conversation with Deri who describes his experience , the ups and downs of exercise and activity whilst living with a diagnosis of Inclusion body myositis (IBM) over time.

Exercise & Activity: Lived example: Facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy (FSHD)

Anna interviews Mel alongside her specialist physiotherapist, Jo Reffin from Kings College, London. Mel has facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy (FSHD) and was diagnosed 10 years ago. here she gives valuable insights into keeping active and motivated whilst living with a progressive disorder.

Head on over to POD-NMD’s e-learning platform and check out not one, but two, new, e-learning courses on Timed Tests and NSAA Reliability.

These courses provide guidance for physiotherapists on using timed tests in neuromusucalar disorders as well as performing and scoring the NSAA in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy via interactive quiz scenarios.

Not only are these courses completely free, but therapists are able to earn certificates for their CPD portfolios upon completion.

Log in to pod-treatnmd.talentlms.com and explore our diverse range of CPD courses today!

Empowering Allied HealthProfessionals to support adultsliving with neuromusculardisorders.​

Expert guided, practical e-learningdesigned to improve care​.

Accessing the platform​

• pod-treatnmd.talentlms.com​
• From CPD tab on pod-nmd.org​
• Login / register using NHS or academic email (commercial emails need manual permission)​
• Any issues contact: podnmd@treat-nmd.org ​

Bladder issues, such as incontinence, can be a common symptom in people with neuromuscular disorders.

Courtesy of The National Rehabilitation Centre for Neuromuscular Diseases (RCFM)  a series of HAP-PEE resources on continence care are now available on POD-NMD, and detail the challenges faced by women with NMD when having to urinate away from home. The resources, available to both physiotherapists and patients, include HAP-PEE project study posters, urination screening questions, videos and patient advice sheets.

View all continence care resources.

Coming soon – additional leaflets on managing periods and sex and relationships – Spring 2026