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Alternative Health · Dr. Gretchen Hawley PT, DPT, MSCS

The MSing Link

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 life with MS. I also bring in other MS Experts in the healthcare industry to share their insights and advice so you’ll be armed with research-driven education. You’ll leave each episode feeling empowered and ready to take action!

Latest episodes

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306. MS Voice Changes Are Real: What's Happening and What You Can Do

Does MS make your voice sound shaky, hoarse, or quieter than it used to? You're not imagining it… and you're not alone. In this solo episode, I'm answering a listener's

Oct 14
21 min

305. Stop Guessing: What MS Exercises Actually Help

In this solo episode, I'm answering one of the most common questions I hear from MSing Link members and people living with multiple sclerosis (MS): "What exercises should

Oct 7
21 min

304. Electrical Stimulation for MS: Can It Help Foot Drop and Walking? with Mandy Jacques

I'm so excited to welcome Dr. Mandy Jacques, PT, DPT, MSCS, a physical therapist and Multiple Sclerosis Certified Specialist, for an in-depth conversation about electrica

Sep 30
39 min

303. The 7 Types of Rest Every Person With MS Should Know About

If multiple sclerosis (MS) fatigue has you sleeping eight hours and still waking up empty… this episode is for you. In this episode, I'm sharing my own recent experience

Sep 23
19 min

302. Is Your MRI Telling the Full Story? A New Way to Measure MS Disease Activity

If you've ever walked out of an MRI appointment still wondering what's actually happening inside your body right now… this episode is for you. In this episode, I'm joine

Sep 16
37 min

301. How to Choose the Right Mobility Aid for MS (Cane, Walker, Rollator & More)

If walking is taking more out of you than it used to… this episode is for you. In this solo episode, I'm walking you through how to choose the right mobility aid when yo

Sep 9
17 min

300. 300th Episode: Progress Is Possible With MS: Real Stories of Walking, Balance, and Strength

300 episodes ago, I hit record for the first time and hoped a handful of people living with multiple sclerosis (MS) would find something useful in it. Now there are peop

Sep 2
27 min

299. MS & Vibration Plates: Benefits, Risks, and How to Use Them Safely with Debby Pelletier

If MS has your legs feeling tight, heavy, or slow to respond… this episode is for you. In this episode, I'm joined by vibration therapy expert Debbie Pelletier to answer

Aug 26
49 min

298. Why You Feel Like a Different Person in the Summer With MS

If MS symptoms feel heavier in the summer… or after a hot shower, a walk in the sun, or a workout that didn't used to wipe you out, this episode is for you. In this epis

Aug 19
20 min

297. MS and Pregnancy: What Current Research Says About Medications, Breastfeeding & Safety

 If you're living with MS and wondering whether pregnancy is still on the table for you… this episode is for you. Maybe you just saw two lines on a test and your first t

Aug 12
38 min

296. Why Planning Ahead Can Make Life With MS Feel Easier

If planning a simple outing with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) feels like juggling way more variables than it used to... this episode is for you. This one's personal. I'm shar

Aug 5
21 min

295. MS & Menopause: Are Your Symptoms Changing…or Are Your Hormones? | Dr. Rhonda Voskuhl

 If you're a woman with multiple sclerosis (MS) and you've noticed your fatigue, brain fog, or word-finding trouble getting worse in your 40s or 50s… you're not imagining

Jul 29
45 min

294. Why Your Core Is More Important Than You Think (Especially With MS)

If MS has left you feeling like your body is folding forward… this episode is for you. In this episode, I'm walking you through the connection between posture, core stre

Jul 22
45 min

293. Your MS Routine Might Not Be Working Anymore (Here's Why)

In this solo episode, I'm sharing a lightbulb moment I had recently... one that made me realize how easy it is to slip into autopilot with our routines when we're living

Jul 15
15 min

292. MS Mindset Shifts with Damian Washington

Okay, I've been looking forward to sharing this one with you. In this episode, I'm chatting with Damian Washington about something I know so many of you wrestle with...

Jul 8
52 min

291. You're Stronger Than You Think: Dr. Gretchen's Birth Story

I'm back, and this is my first episode recording since going on maternity leave and welcoming my second daughter into the world. So many of you in The MSing Link and on s

Jul 1
22 min

290. From Me to You: Pep Talk

If you're someone with MS who knows exercise matters but can't seem to stay consistent… this episode is your pep talk. We've all been there. You start the week with the

Jun 24
16 min

289. Clonus with MS: Why It Happens + How to Calm It Down

If you've ever been sitting on the couch, just minding your business, and suddenly your leg starts bouncing like it has a mind of its own… you're not imagining it. That's

Jun 17
21 min

288. Why Your Movement Isn’t Improving (And What to Do Instead)

Ever feel like you're getting stronger… but your walking, your balance, your daily movement just isn't catching up? You're not imagining it. And you're definitely not alo

Jun 10
18 min

287. Let’s Talk About MS Spasticity: Causes, Triggers, and Support

In this solo episode, I'm getting into one of the most common (and most misunderstood) multiple sclerosis symptoms… MS spasticity. If your legs feel heavy, your muscles

Jun 3
38 min

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