In this episode, we talk about how physical therapy can help people with demyelinating diseases, disabilities, and chronic illnesses.

Some of you may recognize her from social media as Dr. Gretchen, who shares excellent videos about PT and exercise as part of her MSing Link wellness program.

Gretchen Hawley is a Doctor of Physical Therapy and a Multiple Sclerosis Certified Specialist. She has been a keynote speaker at several MS conferences and a popular guest lecturer at educational events and MS support groups.

She shares her thoughts on how a holistic approach to physical therapy that emphasizes the importance of adaptive strategies tailored to each individual's needs can make a difference by improving mobility, independence, and overall quality of life.

ABOUT US:

The Demystifying NMO and MOG podcast is a Sumaira Foundation (TSF) project and

was made possible with the generous support of Genentech.

SOCIAL & WEBSITE:

Dr. Gretchen Hawley

Website - www.drgretchenhawley.com

Facebook - www.facebook.com/DrGretchenPT

Instagram - www.instagram.com/doctor.gretchen

Twitter - x.com/DrGretchenPT

Youtube - www.youtube.com/c/DoctorGretchenHawley

Demystifying NMO podcast

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Twitter - twitter.com/DemystifyingNMO

The Sumaira Foundation

Website - www.sumairafoundation.org

Facebook - www.facebook.com/TheSumairaFoundation

Voices of NMO & MOG - www.sumairafoundation.org/awareness/voices-of-nmo/

TIMESTAMPS/TOPICS:

00:01:02 Dr. Gretchen

00:08:39 Neurplasticity

00:16:07 Rehab vs. Maintenance

00:20:05 Getting Started

00:23:27 PT for Better Quality of Life

00:25:59 Functional Exercise

00:29:33 Modifications Can Lead to Success

00:33:13 Heat Intolerance

00:35:28 Rest is Crucial

00:42:30Finding a PT

ADDITIONAL LINKS:

The MSing Link book - www.drgretchenhawley.com/the-msing-link-book

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CREDITS:

Producer & Host - Brian Dawson

Music - Denys Kyshchuk from Pixabay