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

170. Prepare for your physical therapy evaluation for MS

Season #1

Thank you for tuning in today! I am going to be reviewing how to prepare for your physical therapy visit. And the reason this is so important is because being prepared can truly make or break your experience with...
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169. Neubie & Electrical Stimulation for Multiple Sclerosis w/ Garret Salpeter

Season #1

I have a repeat guest on our podcast today, Garrett Salpeter! On today's episode, we talk about new research on the newbie device that was specifically performed in people with multiple sclerosis. So we'll get an idea...
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168. Reduce Stress w/ These 4 Easy Mindfulness Exercises

Season #1

This topic that we're going to discuss is all about finding something that works for you to relieve some stress that you might be feeling. And If you have MS, please know that you likely might be in a state of...
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167. Microbiome 101: Understanding the Role of Gut Bacteria in MS w/ Dr. Lindsey Elmore

Season #1

On today’s episode, I'm chatting with Dr. Lindsey Elmore! We discuss the microbiome as it pertains to multiple sclerosis, actions you can take to improve your microbiome, and how to heal your gut BEST when you have...
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166. How to Walk Without Touching Walls or Furniture

Season #1

Thank you so much for tuning in today! Today, I am going to be talking about wall walking and furniture walking! This might be a topic or a phrase that you've heard of before, or maybe this is your first time hearing...
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165. Red Light Therapy for Multiple Sclerosis w/ Dr. Alyson Evans

Season #1

I have a special guest with me, Dr. Allison Evans. Dr. Allison is a doctor of chiropractor who focuses on creating technology that combines healthcare with innovation. On today's episode, we talk about the benefits of...
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164. Analyzing Your Mobility During Chaos

Season #1

Today, I want us to analyze something, and, and this is the perfect time to analyze since it's still fresh in our brain. And what that is, I want to analyze your body's response to anything that happened over the...
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163. Managing MS Fatigue w/ Dr. Mitzi Williams MD

Season #1

I have a special guest with me, Dr. Mitzi Joy Williams. She is a board certified neurologist and fellowship trained multiple sclerosis specialist who serves as the founder and CEO of the Joy Life Wellness Group...
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162. Practical Tips to Improve Balance in MS

Season #1

This is going to be one of your favorite episodes if you are working towards improving your balance. Tune in as I break down balance and discuss things like how MS affects balance and what exercises you can be doing...
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161. Speech-Language Pathology for Multiple Sclerosis w/ Dr. Marissa Berrera

Season #1

Today I am talking with Dr. Marissa Barrera, the Assistant Dean of Health Sciences and Director of the Graduate Program in Speech Language Pathology at the Katz School of Science and Health at Yeshiva University in...
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160. Reducing Clonus in Multiple Sclerosis

Season #1

About a month or so ago, I posted on social media about the topic of clonus in multiple sclerosis. And to my surprise, a lot of people didn't know what it was, and they were hearing about it for the first time. So I...
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159. Improve Walking in MS with PoNS

Season #1

Today, I'm interviewing Dr. Whitney Patrickson and Dr. Naseem Chattawalla about a newer electrical stimulation device that helps improve walking. This device is called PoNS. On today's episode, we'll learn more about...
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