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

277. Your MS Questions Answered: Walking, Hip Weakness & Leg Pain

Season #1

In this episode, I’m thrilled to give you a special sneak peek inside The MSing Link with a Q&A session pulled directly from our exclusive member calls! You’ll hear real questions from our MSing Link community—on...
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276. Neuroplasticity for Mindset: How to Respond Differently When Life Feels Hard with Kelsea Koenreich

Season #1

In this episode, I’m thrilled to interview my business coach, Kelsea Koenreich, who specializes in neuroplasticity for mindset. Together, we explore how to rewire your brain to overcome negative patterns, build...
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275. How to Climb Stairs with MS: Exercises to Make You Stronger with Stairs

Season #1

In this episode, I’m breaking down one of the most common mobility challenges my clients with multiple sclerosis face: stair climbing. As a physical therapist specializing in MS, I know how tricky going up and down...
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274. Fake MS Cures on Social Media: How to Tell What’s Real vs. AI Hype

Season #1

In this episode of The MSing Link Podcast, I tackle the important topic of fake MS cures circulating on social media and give you practical strategies to spot what’s real versus AI hype.  As a physical therapist...
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273. Ankle Braces vs AFOs for MS: What’s the Difference?

Season #1

In this episode of The MSing Link Podcast, I dive deep into everything you need to know about AFOs (ankle foot orthoses) and ankle braces for multiple sclerosis (MS).  As a physical therapist specializing in MS, I...
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272. Walking Outside with MS: What Makes It Hard—and What Helps

Season #1

In this episode, I’m breaking down one of the most common questions I hear as an MS specialist: “Why can I walk better indoors than outdoors when I have multiple sclerosis?”  If you’ve noticed your MS symptoms make...
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271. Toe Exercises for MS: Improve Balance, Foot Drop & Walking

Season #1

In this episode of The MSing Link Podcast, I’m diving into the surprising importance of toe movement for people living with multiple sclerosis (MS). Discover why toe mobility matters for improving balance, reducing...
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270. Does MS Affect Brain Aging? What the Research Shows with Dr. Kelly Rich

Season #1

In this episode of The MSing Link Podcast, I’m thrilled to welcome Dr. Kelly Rich, neuroscientist at Harvard Medical School, for a deep dive into how multiple sclerosis (MS) might accelerate brain aging—and what the...
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269. MS Progress Tests You Can Do at Home: Walking, Strength & Balance

Season #1

In this episode I dive into the most effective objective functional outcome measures for MS—the same gold standard tests used in physical therapy and neurology clinics to track real improvements in walking, strength,...
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268. How to Track MS Symptoms at Home: 2 Self-Assessment Questionnaires

Season #1

In this episode, I’m sharing how to track your multiple sclerosis (MS) symptoms at home using two research-backed self-assessment questionnaires: the Modified Fatigue Impact Scale (MFIS) and the Multiple Sclerosis...
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267. Kinesiology Tape for MS: How It Works for Spasticity, Balance & Movement with Dr. Steve Capobianco

Season #1

In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Steve Capobianco, chiropractor and co-founder of RockTape, to dive into the benefits of kinesiology tape for people living with multiple sclerosis (MS). We discuss how kinesiology...
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266. Knee Bending Exercises for MS: Strengthen Hamstrings & Release Tightness

Season #1

 In this episode, I’m diving into one of the most common mobility challenges for people with multiple sclerosis—difficulty bending the knee. As a physical therapist specializing in MS, I’ll walk you through targeted...
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