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

122. The In's & Out's of Overcoming MS with Dr. Jonathan White

Season #1

Overcoming Multiple Sclerosis is a wonderful, wealth of knowledge for those living with MS! Their website and programs are always growing, and expanding to bring as many helpful tools, resources, and support to the...
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121. Neurorecovery vs. Compensation

Season #1

Neurorecovery and compensation are probably two words that you have heard float around when it comes to how someone with MS should be moving throughout the day. But, it can be tricky to know when neurorecovery...
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120. Thriving with Chronic Illness w/ Nitika Chopra

Season #1

On today’s episode, Nitika talks about how thriving with a chronic illness means something different for each person, but thriving is available to all of us. She gives her top tips on how to access a state of thriving...
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119. The #1 Mistake

Season #1

Are you making the #1 mistake that occurs when people are trying to improve their walking? It is absolutely NOT anyone's fault because it's something that we do not even think about when walking! It's bending the...
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118. Spasticity Causes & Treatments w/ Dr. Mitzi Williams MD

Season #1

On today’s episode, we’re diving into the ins and outs of spasticity. You’ll finish this episode feeling prepared with actionable steps to improve your mobility and muscle tightness to improve your energy and...
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117. Relapse vs. Pseudo-Relapse

Season #1

 Relapse or pseudo-relapse? This is a question that anyone with MS can find themselves asking at one point or another. Today, I share with you how to tell the difference, a few types of treatment that can be taken,...
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116. Healing MS Symptoms Through Awareness w/ Matt Rowe

Season #1

Tune in today as I sit down with Matt Rowe as he shares with us how raised stress levels can impact our minds, and bodies. But, better yet...he shares his powerful way of reframing stressful situations which has not...
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115. MRI Results & Muscle Testing

Season #1

MRI results, and muscle testing can sometimes contradict how someone with MS is feeling about their progress and strength. If you have ever felt that way, you are not alone! Tune in to hear my best tip, and some...
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114. How To Create Habits & Stick To Them w/ Dr. Terry Wahls & Josh Sookman

Season #1

 Tune in today as I sit down with Dr. Terry Wahls, and Josh Sookman to discuss their latest creation! They have designed an app that is chock full of guidance, tips, tracking, and more to help those with MS achieve...
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113. Seizing the Moment: How to Choose Your Word of the Year

Season #1

Setting goals for the New Year can seem like a huge or even impossible task given the unpredictability of MS. But, choosing a word or two for the year can really help with staying focused, and even bring more joy into...
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112. Prioritize Yourself, Not MS w/ Dawnmarie Deshaies

Season #1

Join me today as I sit down with Dawnmarie as we chat about different ways she has found to focus on the positivity the world can hold despite it's trials and tribulations. Dawnmarie is an author, writer, producer,...
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111. How to Measure Progress At Home

Season #1

 You may have heard me discuss functional outcome tests that can be done from right from your home previously. But, those tests I have spoken about require movement! Today, I wanted to share with you two subjective...
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