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

75. MS Relapse or Progression - Do's & Don'ts

Season #1

Today, I'm going to be answering a few of the most common questions I receive in regard to exercising while  having an MS relapse, progression, or pseudo flare! Be sure to tune in so that you can be best equipped with...
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74. New MS Therapies: ATA-188 and BTK inhibitors

Season #1

Dr. Brandon Beaber is a board-certified neurologist with subspecialty training in multiple sclerosis and other immunological diseases of the nervous system and spasticity.   He is also the author of "resilience in the...
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73. Multiple Sclerosis & Chiropractic Care

Season #1

​Join me for today's episode as I sit down and chat with Dr. Rae Smith, a chiropractor here in WNY! During this episode we chat about the many different ways a chiropractor can benefit those with MS (and others);...
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72. What Does Consistency Really Mean?

Season #1

Consistency. It's a word that is discussed pretty frequently. Whether it is in reference to a workout routine, nutritional goals, professional goals, how to achieve it, how to maintain it...the list goes on. But...
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71. The Wahls Protocol & Guidelines w/ Dr. Terry Wahls

Season #1

Join me today for an exciting episode with guest Dr. Terry Wahls! Not only does she have an amazingly inspirational, personal journey with MS, but she has also created the extremely well known Wahls Protocol diet to...
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70. Progress is Possible w/ Howard S.

Season #1

MS can seem like such an isolating disease, and at times it can feel like progress is not going to happen. But, that is why I wanted to sit down with Howard S. today. His story is relatable, and proof that progress is...
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69. 5 Types of Exercise - Are You Choosing The Right One?

Season #1

 You have goals...and maybe you even have exercises you are using, but are you using the correct exercises for those goals? Tune in to hear the 5 basic categories of exercises so that you are able to better assess...
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68. Less Stigma, More Joy with Jenn Powell

Season #1

Who doesn't want more joy in their lives? With a disease such as Multiple Sclerosis, or any disability really, it can be hard to keep a mindset of joy rather than thinking of the stigmas that can be associated with...
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67. How to Improve Sleep & Reduce Insomnia with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

Season #1

Dr Michelle Ni Raghallaigh is an NHS-trained insomnia specialist and cognitive neuroscientist. Michelle helps individuals who are suffering with insomnia using the evidence-based approach Cognitive Behavioural Therapy...
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66. MS Symptom or Orthopedic Condition?

Season #1

Tuning into your symptoms, and knowing the differences between a flared symptom or an orthopedic condition can truly make a difference! Not only can it help you feel a bit more in control of your MS, but it will also...
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65. True Relapse/Flare vs. Pseudoexacerbation: A Neurologists’ Take

Season #1

Distinguishing the difference between a true flare or relapse vs. a pseudo flare or relapse can be challenging at the best of times. Today, I sit down with Dr. Michael Kornberg to discuss what he, as a neurologist,...
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64. Core Values To Thrive With MS

Season #1

 What are "core values" & how can they help us in our day to day lives? This is a question that today's guest, Edie, knows well! Through Edie's love of learning she uncovered not only how knowing her core values...
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