Losing the ability to walk as well as you used to can be frustrating & discouraging. That’s why I created a FREE webinar where I explained & demonstrated 𝐌𝐒-𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐜 walking exercises that will help make your day-to-day movement easier, improve fatigue, and increase strength. I’m Dr. Gretchen Hawley, Physical Therapist & MS Specialist 🧡, and I have been helping people with MS get stronger & have more energy for over 8 years. In that time I’ve learned a lot of things, but there are a f
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Losing the ability to walk as well as you used to can be frustrating & discouraging. That’s why I created a FREE webinar where I explained & demonstrated 𝐌𝐒-𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐜 walking exercises that will help make your day-to-day movement easier, improve fatigue, and increase strength. I’m Dr. Gretchen Hawley, Physical Therapist & MS Specialist 🧡, and I have been helping people with MS get stronger & have more energy for over 8 years. In that time I’ve learned a lot of things, but there are a f
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If you have MS and your walking still looks “normal”… but something FEELS off - this is an important moment to pause. 🧡 Because with MS, walking speed isn’t always the first thing to change. Research is showing that balance and stability shifts often appear before noticeable changes in pace — even when everything looks fine on the surface. That means: 👉 You can look steady 👉 You can keep up your pace 👉 And still have subtle nervous system changes happening underneath It’s not that nothing is
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If you have MS and your walking still looks “normal”… but something FEELS off - this is an important moment to pause. 🧡 Because with MS, walking speed isn’t always the first thing to change. Research is showing that balance and stability shifts often appear before noticeable changes in pace — even when everything looks fine on the surface. That means: 👉 You can look steady 👉 You can keep up your pace 👉 And still have subtle nervous system changes happening underneath It’s not that nothing is
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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
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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
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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 meaningful walking changes in just a few weeks - and experienced something that initially felt discouraging… but was actually a sign of progress. Here’s what stood out 👇 🗣️ “In two weeks, her 2,000 steps went from taking five hours… to about two to two and a half hours.” 🗣️ “Instead of walking about 100 steps before resting, she was able to walk 500–600 ste
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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 meaningful walking changes in just a few weeks - and experienced something that initially felt discouraging… but was actually a sign of progress. Here’s what stood out 👇 🗣️ “In two weeks, her 2,000 steps went from taking five hours… to about two to two and a half hours.” 🗣️ “Instead of walking about 100 steps before resting, she was able to walk 500–600 ste
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You’re cordially invited to join our virtual SPASTICITY WORKSHOP! ⭐️ One of the #1 symptoms my clients find the most frustrating is spasticity & muscle tightness 😣. It causes stiffness that feels painful/uncomfortable and causes difficulty walking, which is annoying as all heck (not to mention fatiguing)!! 👉🏻This is a workshop designed to help people with MS improve their walking & mobility by reducing spasticity and muscle tightness through MS-specific physical therapy & yoga poses. 👉🏻 You
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You’re cordially invited to join our virtual SPASTICITY WORKSHOP! ⭐️ One of the #1 symptoms my clients find the most frustrating is spasticity & muscle tightness 😣. It causes stiffness that feels painful/uncomfortable and causes difficulty walking, which is annoying as all heck (not to mention fatiguing)!! 👉🏻This is a workshop designed to help people with MS improve their walking & mobility by reducing spasticity and muscle tightness through MS-specific physical therapy & yoga poses. 👉🏻 You
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This 10-second trick improves walking, balance, and confidence for people impacted by MS–without going to the gym or using complex equipment. 👇 👋Hi, I’m Dr. Gretchen Hawley, an MS-specialized physical therapist, and I’ve spent 10 years developing a science-backed, neuroplasticity-based exercise routine that works specifically for MS. The key to building lasting strength and mobility isn’t expensive therapy or hours of generic exercise –it’s showing your brain and muscles how to work *together*
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This 10-second trick improves walking, balance, and confidence for people impacted by MS–without going to the gym or using complex equipment. 👇 👋Hi, I’m Dr. Gretchen Hawley, an MS-specialized physical therapist, and I’ve spent 10 years developing a science-backed, neuroplasticity-based exercise routine that works specifically for MS. The key to building lasting strength and mobility isn’t expensive therapy or hours of generic exercise –it’s showing your brain and muscles how to work *together*
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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
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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
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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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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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🚨 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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Do you have Multiple Sclerosis and ever wondered, “Why hasn’t exercise or PT really stuck for me?” - you’re not alone. 🧡 That’s exactly why we asked our MSing Link community a simple question: What actually feels different about this program… and what have you noticed changing? Their answers shared a few consistent themes 👇 → feeling hopeful again → doing things that once felt out of reach → standing up from the floor or a chair with more confidence → staying consistent - without pushing or ov
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Want better strength or mobility with MS? Here’s the secret your brain needs. 🧠👇 Neuroplasticity is your brain’s ability to create new pathways and strengthen old ones so movements become easier and more automatic over time. That’s why the right exercises can make a big difference, no matter your age or MS stage. 🙌 The only problem? Neuroplasticity needs the right conditions to thrive. Here’s how to get the most out of it: 💥 Repeat, repeat, repeat. The more often you practice a movement, the
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Want to walk better with MS? This is the BEST thing to do ⬇️ (according to an MS-specialized physical therapist) If I had to break down one of the most important principles in MS-specific physical therapy into 6 seconds or less… it’s this: 💥 Practice the exact movement you want to improve 💥 If walking feels hard, don’t just walk more. 👉 Break it down. 👉 Slow it down. 👉 Strengthen each piece. We tend to think of the activity of walking as just one movement. But in reality, it’s at leat 7 dif
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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
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If you’ve ever thought, “I have MS - I know I should exercise… I just don’t have the energy for one more thing,” this is for you. As an MS-specialized physical therapist, there’s one thing I want to scream from the rooftops... Movement with MS doesn’t have to mean carving out extra time, changing clothes, or doing a full workout 🙌 I’ve seen so many MSing Link members & clients with MS see improvements in their walking, balance, and overall feel more ease in their daily movement simply from doin
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Living with MS means carrying things most people never see 😓👇 …especially the weight that comes with unpredictable symptoms, constant fatigue, and flare-ups. It’s not just “being tired” or a lack of motivation — it’s your body asking for care and rest. And that’s OK. 🙌 Here are some reminders for the days that feel extra heavy: ✨ Fatigue doesn’t make you weak. ✨ You don’t have to explain your symptoms to be believed. ✨ Feeling joy on good days doesn’t cancel the hard ones. ✨ Resting is produc
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If you have MS and want to make standing up easier, try this ⬇️ A lot of my clients with MS struggle to stand up from the floor, and it can be incredibly frustrating. But with the right approach (specific to MS) you can build the strength and confidence to do it safely and with more ease 💪 The key is to stop thinking of “standing up” as one big movement and start breaking it down into smaller, trainable parts. Here’s why this works: ✅ You’re practicing the exact movement you want to improve. ✅
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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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Have MS and roll your ankle when you walk? Try this! 👇 A lot of my clients with MS struggle with landing on the outside of their foot while walking, which can throw off their balance and make it harder to walk. This exact question came up during our monthly Q&A last week! If you want to… ✅ Walk more confidently ✅ Keep your ankle straight (not land on the outside of your foot) ✅ Feel more stable when walking …then it’s time to try ankle eversion exercises 👣 This movement is great for strengthen
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Dr. Gretchen Hawley | Multiple Sclerosis Exercises on Instagram: "If you have MS, this was meant to find you today 🧡 Navigating ups and downs is a big part of living with a chronic illness, but let’s be clear about one thing: 💥 You NEVER have to apologize for taking care of yourself. 💥 💭 Unpredictable energy levels? 💭 Needing extra rest? 💭 Turning down plans? 💭 Asking for accommodations? These aren’t things to feel guilty about. Putting your well-being first is something to be proud of. M
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Dr. Gretchen Hawley | Multiple Sclerosis Exercises on Instagram: "One of the MOST powerful tools for improving strength and mobility in MS ⬇️ Neuroplasticity is your brain’s ability to form new neural connections and strengthen existing ones—even if MS has caused some disruption. And the best part? It works for everyone with MS, no matter your age or how far along your MS has progressed. 🙌 But there’s a catch: it takes time and consistency. 🧠 Here are a few tips to maximize neuroplasticity: 1️
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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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Dr. Gretchen Hawley | Multiple Sclerosis Exercises on Instagram: "🚨 MS Trial Update on PIPE-307 🚨 We’ve talked about this potential game-changer in MS treatment a few times before, but here’s a quick recap: 🧠 PIPE-307 targets a protein in the brain that stops your body from making new myelin, aka the protective nerve coating that helps with things like walking, balance, and strength. 🧠 By blocking that protein, PIPE-307 could kickstart the production of new myelin, which could help repair ne
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Dr. Gretchen Hawley | Multiple Sclerosis Exercises on Instagram: "Does your varying levels of fatigue & muscle weakness make it hard to determine which mobility aid to use each day? Walking with MS is typically challenging on it’s own, but what can make it even trickier is deciding which aid will be most helpful for you today... Trekking poles? Walking stick/cane? Rollator? Wheelchair? A combo?? Well... now you decision is even easier! I finally got around to trying the @rollzint 2-in-1 rollator
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