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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 andwas made possible with the generous support of Genentech.SOCIAL & WEBSITE:Dr. Gretchen HawleyWebsite - www.drgretchenhawley.comFacebook - www.facebook.com/DrGretchenPTInstagram - www.instagram.com/doctor.gretchenTwitter - x.com/DrGretchenPTYoutube - www.youtube.com/c/DoctorGretchenHawleyDemystifying NMO podcastInstagram - www.instagram.com/demystifying_nmomogTwitter - twitter.com/DemystifyingNMOThe Sumaira FoundationWebsite - www.sumairafoundation.orgFacebook - www.facebook.com/TheSumairaFoundationVoices of NMO & MOG - www.sumairafoundation.org/awareness/voices-of-nmo/TIMESTAMPS/TOPICS:00:01:02 Dr. Gretchen00:08:39 Neurplasticity00:16:07 Rehab vs. Maintenance00:20:05 Getting Started00:23:27 PT for Better Quality of Life00:25:59 Functional Exercise00:29:33 Modifications Can Lead to Success00:33:13 Heat Intolerance 00:35:28 Rest is Crucial00:42:30Finding a PTADDITIONAL LINKS:The MSing Link book - www.drgretchenhawley.com/the-msing-link-bookSUPPORT THE PODCASTDonate to Illuminatehttps://www.sumairafoundation.org/advocacy/donate/CREDITS:Producer & Host - Brian DawsonMusic - Denys Kyshchuk from Pixabay
