A study is under way for people who have MS and live in rural areas. People living in rural South Canterbury, Otago and Southland who have the auto-immune condition multiple sclerosis (MS) are needed for the University of Otago School of Physiotherapy study. The 24-week study combines two interventions for people with MS living in rural areas - web-based physio and Blue Prescription. Dr Smith said similar studies had been completed before, mainly for people in urban areas. ''Distance is no barrier within that Southland, Otago, Central Otago and South Canterbury area,'' Dr Smith said.

Source: Otago Daily Times June 25, 2017 06:22 UTC