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

29. Exercises For Fatigue

Season #1

Finding the time to exercise and stay active during this busy time of year may feel extremely difficult! Dr. Gretchen shares her tips on how to fit exercises in to your daily life, in ways that you probably haven't...
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28. Pain Management Tips with Dr. Amy Novotny

Season #1

Dr. Amy Novotny founded the PABR® Institute with the mission to provide pain, stress and anxiety relief to those who seek a naturalistic form of treatment when other treatment methods have fallen short. Her unique...
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27. Adapting Fashion for People with Disabilities with Ardra Shephard, Creator of Fashion Dis

Season #1

Clothing can truly make people feel confident, but how can the fashion industry better address the needs of disabled people? In this week's episode, I will be joined by Ardra Shephard. Ardra is the influential...
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26. Change Your Sensation with Dr. Emily Splichal, Functional Podiatrist

Season #1

Check out Part 2 of our interview with Dr. Emily Splichal! In this episode she discusses different products available for individuals with MS to use in their active journey with the disease.    Dr Emily Splichal,...
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25. How to Fix Poor Posture (And Why It's Happening)

Season #1

Check out this episode with our host and founder Dr. Gretchen Hawley, PT discussing what may be causing your poor posture and how you can work to improve it!  Additional Resources:...
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24. Top 2 Tips For Easier Mobility

Season #1

In this episode, Dr. Hawley shares her top 2 tips for sustaining easier mobility as a patient with Multiple Sclerosis. She also shares a new promotion for her wellness program!  Check out the episode to learn all this...
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23. [BONUS] Walking Exercises & Spasticity Management

Season #1

In this Q&A episode, Shantia from our community joins us to ask her questions about Multiple Sclerosis and shares some of her symptoms and experiences. We are so excited to have her on the show!    Check out the...
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22. Diagnosis & Misdiagnosis of MS with Dr. Marwa Kaisey

Season #1

We are so excited to have our special guest, Dr. Marwa Kaisey join us this week on the show! Dr. Marwa Kaisey is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Neurology at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. Her clinical...
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21. Better Mobility From Improved Foot Sensation with Dr. Emily Splichal

Season #1

We are so excited to have a very special guest with us this week! Dr. Emily Splichal, Functional Podiatrist and Human Movement Specialist, is the Founder of EBFA Global, Creator of the Barefoot Training Specialist®...
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20. Research Updates [Pt 2]: New DMT + MS Exercise Recommendations

Season #1

In Part 2 of CMSC updates, Dr. Hawley shares what she took home from the conference in regards to the latest drugs being utilized for MS, how dance can affect MS and the newest exercises for patients with MS. Tune in...
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19. Research Updates [Pt 1]: Remyelination + Treatments for Fatigue & Spasticity

Season #1

Dr. Gretchen Hawley shares Part 1 of everything she brought home from the CMSC annual MS conference in Orlando this year! In this episode she discusses remyelination, fatigue, spasticity and how sleep can affect...
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18. Cannabis, Stem Cell Therapy, & Remyelination w/ Dr. David Baker

Season #1

Are you curious about more of the science behind Multiple Sclerosis? This week we are so honored to have Dr. David Baker with us to share all of his knowledge. Professor David Baker trained in immunology at The...
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