Living Well with Multiple Sclerosis

Rethinking exercise for people with MS with Dr Gretchen Hawley | S3E18


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On this episode of Living Well with MS, our guest, Dr Gretchen Hawley, will explain neuroplasticity (the brain’s ability to continually change, a sign of brain health) and how exercise can impact it, as well as share her insights on helping people with MS improve their strength, balance and mobility.  

 

Watch this episode on YouTube here. Keep reading for the key episode takeaways.     

    

Topics and Timestamps: 

02:02 We hear a lot about new training methods, such as HIIT (high intensity interval training); is it effective for people with MS?  

04:16 How long should the intensity intervals be?  

05:30 If you’re doing strength training as well, should you do cardio before or after?  

06:47 How does an MS-specific exercise differ from regular training?  

08:07 Can you provide some examples of MS-specific exercise?  

10:15 What’s the right exercise order for different types of exercises?  

11:43 Is it better to do exercise like walking even if you’re having an off day and do it badly or wait till you can do it well with good form?  

14:25 How do you find the motivation to exercise consistently?  

19:06 Do you recommend days off from exercise?  

20:47 You have an online wellness program called The MSing Link. Can you tell our audience a bit about it?  

 

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