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

134. Racial Disparities in MS with Dr. Robert Shin

Season #1

We have a very special guest with us, Dr. Robert Shin. He also goes by Bob. On today's episode, we talk about racial and ethnic disparities in multiple sclerosis. Dr. Shin has a special interest in health disparities...
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133. 10 Types of Exercise (And Which is Best for MS)

Season #1

Today, I want to chat with you about an article that was recently released that caused quite a stir amongst the community, or at least in the part of the community that I am in contact with. The article was claiming...
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132. Disability Advocacy & Staying Mobile with Hayley Aspinall

Season #1

On today’s episode, I’m interviewing Disability Advocate Hayley Aspinall. She’s had Multiple Sclerosis for 23 years and while her MS symptoms challenge her daily, she’s able to maintain a positive outlook overall....
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131. Reduce Inflammation & Calm Your Nervous System w/ Lisa Marcovici

Season #1

Lisa Marcovici is a licensed Brain Gym Consultant and international Faculty Member of Breakthroughs International. For over 20 years, Lisa has been actively engaging students of all ages in Brain Gym Activities to...
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130. Disease Modifying Therapies for MS w/ Dr. Joshua Katz, MD

Season #1

Dr. Katz is the Director of the Elliot Lewis Center, and a nationally recognized expert in multiple sclerosis, neuromyelitis optica, MOG associated disease, and transverse myelitis.  I’ve worked alongside Dr. Katz for...
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129. Pool Therapy & Exercises for Multiple Sclerosis

Season #1

 Today's episode is all about pool therapy! Is it beneficial or not, how you can incorporate it into your daily routine, and what it actually is versus what you may believe it to be! And I also share some specific...
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128. Improving Boundaries & Communication w/ Dr. Elizabeth Fedrick

Season #1

 Join me today as I chat with Elizabeth Fedrick on all things boundaries! From the different types, why they are important, and how to set them, she shares her knowledge & tips on how to be effective, but kind....
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127. Progress is Possible w/ Debbie E.

Season #1

Today, I am chatting with Debbie E! Debbie is a MSing Link member, and someone who I had the pleasure of working 1:1 with! Throughout her journey with MS since diagnosis, she was seeking out a program that would allow...
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126. Treating Multiple Sclerosis with Fibroblasts w/ Dr. Hamid Khoja, Ph.D

Season #1

Join me as I sit down with Dr. Hamid Khoja, Ph.D. His newest research is looking at using fibroblast cell therapy to help slow the progression of MS as well as potentially remyelinate and recover previously lost...
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125. Launching into the Pages of The MSing Link

Season #1

  Tune in as I share give you a sneak peak into my new book that will be launching this year! I am so excited for you all to get this into your hands so that you can start implementing some of the practices & feel...
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124. Occupational Therapy Tools & Lifestyle Hacks for a Fulfilling Life

Season #1

Lindsay DeLong OTR/L is an Occupational Therapist of 10 years focusing on adult populations in home health. She is the founder of EquipMeOT, an online platform on YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok focusing on...
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123. Foot Drop 101

Season #1

Foot drop, drop foot, foot slap, foot drag...no matter what name you call it, this symptom can be improved upon through specific exercises and stretches! Tune in today as I break down the slight difference between all...
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