The Fundamentally Different Exercise Lifestyle While Living With Multiple Sclerosis | Dr. Gretchen Hawley

Gretchen Hawley is a Doctor of Physical Therapy and a Multiple Sclerosis Certified Specialist. Dr. Hawley utilizes the concept of neuroplasticity in her online MS wellness program, The MSing Link, to help her clients reduce fatigue, get stronger, improve their balance, and walk better. Her clients feel more energized, empowered, in control over their life with MS. Dr. Hawley has been a keynote speaker at several MS conferences, lectures frequently for MS support groups, and continues to keep herself up-to-date on the newest & best MS practices by attending the MS Consortium each year. Dr. Hawley also uses social media to create more awareness around neuroplasticity exercises that can help improve the quality of life for individuals living with MS worldwide. Topics covered in this episode:Managing Multiple Sclerosis (MS)Exercise as a Therapy for MSNeuroplasticity and MSFunctional Exercises for MS PatientsThe Importance of Intention in ExerciseUsing Neuroplasticity to Improve StrengthCreating a Stronger Mind-Body ConnectionThe Five-Day MS Strength ChallengeStrategies for Staying Committed to ExerciseBuilding Consistency in Fitness RoutinesThe Impact of Low to Moderate Intensity ExerciseBalancing Restorative and High-Intensity ExerciseReal-Life Functional Goals for MS PatientsFinding Hope and Inspiration with MSStories of MS Patients' Progress and ImprovementTo learn more about Dr. Gretchen Hawley and her work, head over to https://www.doctorgretchenhawley.com/_____________________________________Happiness is now available on the go! The Happy Juice Pack is now available with MentaBiotics, Energy+ & Amare EDGE all in easy to carry stick packs. Head to http://www.lindseyelmore.com/amare to save $10 on your Amare Happy Juice Pack. _____________________________________Kids Calm is officially here and it is time to stop fighting sleep and build better relaxation and wind down routines. You can get a two pack of Kids Calm or you can check out the Laid-Back Kids Pack, which contains Kids Calm as well. Head to http://www.lindseyelmore.com/amare to save $10 on your first order!_____________________________________We hope you enjoyed this episode. Come check us out at www.lindseyelmore.com/podcast.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-lindsey-elmore-show--5952903/support.—THE LINDSEY ELMORE SHOW · Bigger questions. Better conversations.Free seven-day Bible studies, replays, and guides: lindseyelmore.com/studiesJoin the list: lindseyelmore.comWhat's on my own shelf: lindseyelmore.com/#shop (affiliate links; I earn a commission at no extra cost to you)· Instagram @lindseyelmore · TikTok @drlindseyelmore· Facebook @lindseyelmore · YouTube @lindseyelmoreFor education, not medical advice.