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Traditional physical therapy isn’t designed to support the unique challenges of MS. But THESE 30-minute exercises are! ⤵️ Let’s face it…MS causes more than just strength and mobility struggles. It also causes endless frustration and overwhelming fatigue. 😣 Physical therapists tend to overlook the specific muscle tightness and neural fatigue people impacted by MS face. That’s why I designed the MS-Strength Plan – your at-home, science-backed system for improved strength, mobility, stamina, and c

Traditional physical therapy isn’t designed to support the unique challenges of MS. But THESE 30-minute exercises are! ⤵️ Let’s face it…MS causes more than just strength and mobility struggles. It also causes endless frustration and overwhelming fatigue. 😣 Physical therapists tend to overlook the specific muscle tightness and neural fatigue people impacted by MS face. That’s why I designed the MS-Strength Plan – your at-home, science-backed system for improved strength, mobility, stamina, and c

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Traditional physical therapy isn’t designed to support the unique challenges of MS. But THESE 30-minute exercises are! ⤵️ Let’s face it…MS causes more than just strength and mobility struggles. It also causes endless frustration and overwhelming fatigue. 😣 Physical therapists tend to overlook the specific muscle tightness and neural fatigue people impacted by MS face. That’s why I designed the MS-Strength Plan – your at-home, science-backed system for improved strength, mobility, stamina, and c

Traditional physical therapy isn’t designed to support the unique challenges of MS. But THESE 30-minute exercises are! ⤵️ Let’s face it…MS causes more than just strength and mobility struggles. It also causes endless frustration and overwhelming fatigue. 😣 Physical therapists tend to overlook the specific muscle tightness and neural fatigue people impacted by MS face. That’s why I designed the MS-Strength Plan – your at-home, science-backed system for improved strength, mobility, stamina, and c

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Traditional physical therapy isn’t designed to support the unique challenges of MS. But THESE 30-minute exercises are! ⤵️ Let’s face it…MS causes more than just strength and mobility struggles. It also causes endless frustration and overwhelming fatigue. 😣 Physical therapists tend to overlook the specific muscle tightness and neural fatigue people impacted by MS face. That’s why I designed the MS-Strength Plan – your at-home, science-backed system for improved strength, mobility, stamina, and c

Traditional physical therapy isn’t designed to support the unique challenges of MS. But THESE 30-minute exercises are! ⤵️ Let’s face it…MS causes more than just strength and mobility struggles. It also causes endless frustration and overwhelming fatigue. 😣 Physical therapists tend to overlook the specific muscle tightness and neural fatigue people impacted by MS face. That’s why I designed the MS-Strength Plan – your at-home, science-backed system for improved strength, mobility, stamina, and c

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Here’s the secret to standing longer with MS 🚶‍♀️⬇️ It’s about training the right muscles in the right way. When you release tension in your hips AND strengthen key hip muscles, your standing endurance can improve a lot… …even before you start balance training! 🙌 💥 That’s the power of MS-specific exercise: it targets exactly what your body needs to move, stand, and walk with more confidence. As an MS-specialized physical therapist, I’ve helped thousands of people improve their mobility and co

Here’s the secret to standing longer with MS 🚶‍♀️⬇️ It’s about training the right muscles in the right way. When you release tension in your hips AND strengthen key hip muscles, your standing endurance can improve a lot… …even before you start balance training! 🙌 💥 That’s the power of MS-specific exercise: it targets exactly what your body needs to move, stand, and walk with more confidence. As an MS-specialized physical therapist, I’ve helped thousands of people improve their mobility and co

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Have MS and want to feel steadier walking? Here’s how ⬇️ Progress with MS *is* possible, and it doesn’t have to take months or years to notice a difference. In just ONE week of practicing the techniques inside The MSing Link book, Tracy was able to improve her walking and feel steadier on her feet. 🙌 Here’s how The MSing Link book can help you too: ✅ Learn MS-specific exercises that strengthen your muscles the brain-body connection. ✅ Discover practical techniques to improve walking, balance, a

Have MS and want to feel steadier walking? Here’s how ⬇️ Progress with MS *is* possible, and it doesn’t have to take months or years to notice a difference. In just ONE week of practicing the techniques inside The MSing Link book, Tracy was able to improve her walking and feel steadier on her feet. 🙌 Here’s how The MSing Link book can help you too: ✅ Learn MS-specific exercises that strengthen your muscles the brain-body connection. ✅ Discover practical techniques to improve walking, balance, a

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MS Exercises With Cane or Walker: 4 Moves to Build Strength - MS Exercise

MS Exercises With Cane or Walker: 4 Moves to Build Strength - MS Exercise

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Does MS make it hard to exercise? Try this ⬇️ A lot of my clients with MS tell me they don’t have the time or energy to exercise. If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone. What many people don’t realize is that standing counts! 🧍‍♀️ Standing isn’t just about posture—it’s a full-body exercise that activates your core, strengthens your legs, and improves circulation. It’s like giving your body a mini workout without needing extra time or energy. When you stand tall with good posture, you’re… 💥

Does MS make it hard to exercise? Try this ⬇️ A lot of my clients with MS tell me they don’t have the time or energy to exercise. If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone. What many people don’t realize is that standing counts! 🧍‍♀️ Standing isn’t just about posture—it’s a full-body exercise that activates your core, strengthens your legs, and improves circulation. It’s like giving your body a mini workout without needing extra time or energy. When you stand tall with good posture, you’re… 💥

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🚨 Big news in MS research! 🚨 At this year’s ECTRIMS multiple sclerosis conference in Barcelona, researchers shared something incredible… Aerobic exercise may actually help repair myelin in people with MS — not just slow the damage 🤯 Here’s what they found in a 24-week study of 21 participants with MS: ➡️ 12 people did moderate to vigorous aerobic cycling for 30 minutes, 3x per week. ➡️ MRI scans showed signs of remyelination, especially in the thalamus and corpus callosum. ➡️ The more partici

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Have MS and want to walk better? Here’s what to do 👇 If you mostly practice walking at home or only in places where you feel totally safe, you’re not the only one… …especially when fatigue, leg weakness, or balance challenges make walking feel harder. 😓 The problem? If you only walk in predictable environments, your brain never gets the chance to adapt to real-world conditions. 🧠 So when you’re walking on grass or in a busy store, your brain gets overstimulated and your body feels less steady

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Knee Bending Exercises for MS: Strengthen Hamstrings & Release Tightness | MS Physical Therapy

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MS Endurance Training: Walk Longer Without Getting Exhausted (Physical Therapist Tips)

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Functional Exercises for Multiple Sclerosis

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If you want to walk faster with MS, you need to do this first 👇 As an MS-specialized physical therapist, I work with a lot of people who tell me they exercise regularly, but they’re still not getting any faster. 🚶‍♀️ I’m going to tell you what I tell them: 💥 If all of your exercises are slow-paced, your walking will be too. 💥 Here’s how you can incorporate speed into your exercise routine: ✨ Start with movements you’re comfortable with—just do them a little faster. ✨ Focus on strong, control

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Physical Therapy for MS by Gretchen Hawley PT DPT MSCS

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What to know about exercising with Multiple Sclerosis 👇 If your goal is to get stronger, whether it’s so walking feels smoother or climbing stairs feels easier, here’s what you have to remember: Every repetition teaches your brain a pattern, so form and control are key 💥 If fatigue impacts your form causing your movement to be less-than-ideal (ie. wonky movement)... your body starts reinforcing the wrong movement patterns. Over time, that can actually make walking, balance, and coordination ha

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Walking with MS: Managing Foot Drop with Dr. Gretchen Hawley PT

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If you have MS & struggle with constipation, urinary retention, or pelvic pain, guess what? 💥Changing your ankle position can actually help💥 Here’s how it works (as a physical therapist & MS specialist, I’ll break it down): Your nervous system connects your pelvic floor (the muscles that control your bladder & bowels) to your leg muscles. It’s like a wifi connection between these areas! When your toes are pointed down (like wearing high heels 👠), it sends a signal to tighten both your calf mu

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Dr. Gretchen Hawley | Multiple Sclerosis Exercises | What you NEED to know about MS and foot drop 👇 (from an MS-specialized physical therapist). Foot drop is one of the most frustrating... | Instagram

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Multiple Sclerosis Exercise Class - Stretching Edition

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Did you know you can predict your MS fall risk in 30 seconds?? 🤯 The Timed Up and Go test (TUG for short) is used in MS research studies and your physical therapist’s appointments to predict fall risk in people with MS. It can help you figure out if your fall risk is high, low, or somewhere in between🚶‍♀️ Why would you want to know this? So you get exercises that can improve your balance, strength, and walking to reduce your fall risk (and fear of falling). Typically, it’s done in your neurolo

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Multiple Sclerosis Exercise Class

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Improve Walking, Strength, and Balance for People with MS with Dr. Gretchen Hawley

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Dr. Gretchen Hawley | Multiple Sclerosis Exercises on Instagram: "This is the power of MS-specific exercises & strategies 💥. Within MINUTES, once learning the correct exercises & techniques, you can see an improvement in mobility/walking 🚶‍♀️ Improved walking means better balance, less fatigue, fewer aches/pains, and so much more 🙌🏻. • Is it hard work? YES! • Does it require concentration? YES! • Does it slow you down? YES! • Will it be worth it? 💯 YES! Al

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MS Exercise Modifications: 7 Physical Therapy Strategies for Better Results #shorts

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3 MS Exercises for Improved Strength #shorts

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MS and Exercise Functional vs Regular Exercise Dr. Gretchen Hawley

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Dr. Gretchen Hawley | Multiple Sclerosis Exercises | If MS is making walking harder, you need to hear this. In a recent MSing Link Podcast episode, I shared the story of a 1:1 client who saw... | Instagram

MS Exercises to Improve Stability: Breaking Down Balance & Exercises for Improvement

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How to Overcome Exercise Challenges with MS [with Dr. Gretchen Hawley]

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Strength and Stretching: Pelvic Floor with Dr. Gretchen Hawley 05.05.25 Class | Multiple Sclerosis

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