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Information sessions with Dr Gretchen Hawley

Troubleshooting barriers to exercise

 

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The suggested donation for this session is £7

In this session participants will hear the most common reasons that are present in people living with MS and how they can cause barriers to participating in regular exercise.

We will be discover what you can do and how to adopt the strategies to overcome common issues such as

  • Increases in fatigue when exercising
  • If you overheat easily which causes symptoms to worsen
  • Your symptoms are flaring and you want to exercise
  • You don’t know how to prioritise certain exercises
  • Your pain is too high to exercise
  • If you have vertigo and other questions from those asked in advance

How to watch

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About Dr Hawley

A Doctor of Physical Therapy, with years of clinical practice experience, Gretchen is a Physical Therapist and Multiple Sclerosis Certified Specialist through the Consortium of Multiple Sclerosis Centres based in the USA.

She has a special interest in the management and wellness of MS patients, and presents as the Keynote Speaker at numerous MS events including Living Well with MS events sponsored by the MS Society in addition to MS Views & News. Other collaborations include national MS organisations, including the National MS Society, MS Association of America, and MS Foundation. Additionally, Dr Gretchen shares her expertise to MS support groups, podcasts, and on her own YouTube and social media channels.

If you would like to know more about Dr Hawley please visit our website to see Dr Hawley’s previous blog or visit Dr Hawley’s website The MSing Link https://www.doctorgretchenhawley.com