People with multiple sclerosis (MS) have significantly lower bone density and muscle strength due to reduced physical activity, lack of mobility, vitamin D deficiency and long-term use of corticosteroids. This may lead to a higher risk of osteoporosis and associated falls and physical injuries (e.g., fractures, bone bruising).

This study examines the effectiveness, acceptability and feasibility of ONERO™: a supervised, High-Intensity Resistance and Impact Training (HiRIT) program that may improve bone health and muscle strength in people with MS.

Continuum of Care

  • Prevention
  • Treatment
  • Continuing Care
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Lifecourse

  • Pregnancy
  • Infancy
  • Toddlerhood
  • Childhood
  • Adolescence
  • Young Adulthood
  • Middle Adulthood
  • Late Adulthood
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This study is a collaboration between Deakin University, Monash University, Griffith University, Edith Cowan University, Perron Institute and The Bone Clinic and is supported by a MRFF (NHMRC) – Clinician Researchers Initiative: Applied Research in Health Grant.

Read more about our project here: https://www.strong-ms.org/

Meet the Team

Core Research Team

Lisa Grech
Ayse Zengin
Marc Sim
Belinda Beck
David Scott

Chief Investigators

Michelle Allan
Paul Jansons
Peter Ebeling
Timothy O’Malley
Linh Le-Kavanagh
Ernest Butler
William Carol
Nevin John
Jakub Mesinovic
Alan Herschtal

Associate Investigators

Nigel Caswell
Le Ohman
Mia Poposka
Alison Reece
Jennifer Watts
Stefan Blum
Phoebe Sansom
Allan Kermode
Charlotte Scroggie
Julie Abimanyi-Ochom

Partner Organisations

Jodi Haartsen
Sue Walters
Belinda Beck
Andrew Giles
Nigel Caswell