MOVEMI – Moving away from migraine
MOVEMI – Moving away from migraine is a European-funded project that promotes physical activity as a key tool for migraine prevention and mental health improvement, with a strong focus on inclusion and women’s health.
The project brings together municipalities, healthcare professionals, patient organisations, academic institutions, and communication experts from across Europe to develop innovative, inclusive, and evidence-based solutions for people living with migraine.
MOVEMI develops:
- An inclusive physical activity methodology for migraine prevention
- A digital APP for citizens
- A MOOC for healthcare and physical activity professionals
- Pilot interventions in urban and workplace setting
The project will deliver a comprehensive strategy centered on:
1. Awareness & Inclusion: A campaign to highlight the benefits of PA for migraine prevention and mental health while ensuring accessibility for diverse populations.
2. Capacity Building: Developing a MOOC (Massive Open Online Course) to train physiotherapists and healthcare professionals in using PA for migraine prevention.
3. Digital Empowerment: Launching a user-friendly APP for citizens to promote PA as a preventive measure and connect them to relevant tools.
4. Pilot Implementation: A 17-month program in 2 urban centers applying PA-based methodologies with trained physiotherapists, creating tangible benefits for individuals with headache disorders.
Consortium:
MOVEMI is led by the European Migraine & Headache Alliance (EMHA), based in Belgium, and brings together partners from three European Union countries:
- ARPA European Public Affairs and Communications — Belgium
- European University of Valencia — Spain
- City Hall of Valencia — Spain
- Spanish Association of Physiotherapists — Spain
- Porto City Council — Portugal
- Order of Physiotherapists — Portugal
Expected results
The expected results of MOVEMI include improving the physical, mental, and emotional health of citizens, particularly women, strengthening the skills of physiotherapists, and validating methodologies for integrating physical activity into health prevention.
The project also aims to encourage public institutions to adopt and expand health promotion initiatives in their communities.
