The MSing Link

The MSing Link

Hosted by: Dr. Gretchen Hawley PT, DPT, MSCS

Do you have Multiple Sclerosis and have goals of improving your mobility, energy, and motivation? On this show, you’ll learn MS-specific exercises and symptom management strategies to help you gain control over your...

Episodes

309. Vibration Therapy for Multiple Sclerosis: Spasticity, Balance, and How to Start Safely

Season #1

Thinking about a vibration plate for MS? Maybe it's sitting in your online cart… or it's already in your living room and you're not sure how to use it. This episode is for you. In this episode, I'm sharing my own take...
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308. Fenebrutinib and BTK Inhibitors: The MS Treatment Everyone's Asking About

Season #1

Your MRIs look stable… your neurologist says everything looks good… but your walking feels harder and fatigue hits sooner. If that sounds like your multiple sclerosis (MS), this episode is for you. I’m joined by Dr....
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307. MS Fatigue During the Holidays: How to Save Your Energy Before You Crash

Season #1

Do the holidays leave you paying for it with MS fatigue for days afterward? You're not alone in this. In this episode, I'm breaking down why the holiday season can be a perfect storm for fatigue in people with...
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306. MS Voice Changes Are Real: What's Happening and What You Can Do

Season #1

Does MS make your voice sound shaky, hoarse, or quieter than it used to? You're not imagining it… and you're not alone. In this solo episode, I'm answering a listener's question about voice changes with multiple...
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305. Stop Guessing: What MS Exercises Actually Help

Season #1

In this solo episode, I'm answering one of the most common questions I hear from MSing Link members and people living with multiple sclerosis (MS): "What exercises should I do if my goal is ___?" Whether you want to...
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304. Electrical Stimulation for MS: Can It Help Foot Drop and Walking? with Mandy Jacques

Season #1

I'm so excited to welcome Dr. Mandy Jacques, PT, DPT, MSCS, a physical therapist and Multiple Sclerosis Certified Specialist, for an in-depth conversation about electrical stimulation (e-stim) for multiple sclerosis...
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303. The 7 Types of Rest Every Person With MS Should Know About

Season #1

If multiple sclerosis (MS) fatigue has you sleeping eight hours and still waking up empty… this episode is for you. In this episode, I'm sharing my own recent experience with unexpected rest (the kind you don't plan...
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302. Is Your MRI Telling the Full Story? A New Way to Measure MS Disease Activity

Season #1

If you've ever walked out of an MRI appointment still wondering what's actually happening inside your body right now… this episode is for you. In this episode, I'm joined by Jennifer Chester, a neurology nurse...
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301. How to Choose the Right Mobility Aid for MS (Cane, Walker, Rollator & More)

Season #1

If walking is taking more out of you than it used to… this episode is for you. In this solo episode, I'm walking you through how to choose the right mobility aid when you have multiple sclerosis (MS). Canes, trekking...
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300. 300th Episode: Progress Is Possible With MS: Real Stories of Walking, Balance, and Strength

Season #1

300 episodes ago, I hit record for the first time and hoped a handful of people living with multiple sclerosis (MS) would find something useful in it. Now there are people in 27 countries doing these exercises. Some...
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299. MS & Vibration Plates: Benefits, Risks, and How to Use Them Safely with Debby Pelletier

Season #1

If MS has your legs feeling tight, heavy, or slow to respond… this episode is for you. In this episode, I'm joined by vibration therapy expert Debbie Pelletier to answer the questions I get asked most about vibration...
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298. Why You Feel Like a Different Person in the Summer With MS

Season #1

If MS symptoms feel heavier in the summer… or after a hot shower, a walk in the sun, or a workout that didn't used to wipe you out, this episode is for you. In this episode, I'm walking you through heat sensitivity...
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