232. The 5 Muscle Groups Most Affected by MS: What You Need to Know for Better Mobility

In this episode, I’m breaking down the 5 muscle groups most commonly affected by multiple sclerosis (MS)—and what you need to know for better mobility. As a physical therapist specializing in MS, I’ll walk you through why your hip flexors, knee flexors, knee extensors, ankle dorsiflexors, and calf muscles are so crucial to your strength and independence. I share expert tips on recognizing weakness or tightness in these areas, plus practical MS-specific exercises and stretches you can try right away to improve walking and daily function. If you’re looking for MS physical therapy exercises, strategies to boost mobility with MS, or actionable advice for managing MS symptoms, this episode is packed with tools to help you take control of your health. Whether you’re newly diagnosed or living with MS for years, tune in for empowering, research-driven insights to enhance your quality of life with multiple sclerosis!   Resources mentioned in the episode: The MSing Link, Episode 3, Healing the Body with Neuroplasticity  - Apple | Spotify The MSing Link, Episode 39, How Does Neuroplasticity Work in MS? - Apple | Spotify The MSing Link, Episode 96, Neuroplasticity: How Long Does It Take? - Apple | Spotify Muscles & MS: Which Muscles Does MS Attack - Part 1 - YouTube Muscles & MS: Which Muscles Does MS Attack - Part 2 - YouTube   Additional Resources: https://www.doctorgretchenhawley.com/insider Reach out to Me: [email protected]  Website: www.MSingLink.com Social:  ★ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mswellness ★ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doctor.gretchen ★ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/doctorgretchenhawley?sub_confirmation=1 → Game Changers Course: https://www.doctorgretchenhawley.com/GameChangersCourse → Total Core Program: https://www.doctorgretchenhawley.com/TotalCoreProgram → The MSing Link: https://www.doctorgretchenhawley.com/TheMSingLink