Multiple Sclerosis Running | Dr. Gretchen Hawley

Published 2022-10-30

Are you a runner who has been recently diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis or have you had MS and you are thinking of starting to run?

Do you have MS and have goals of improving your mobility, energy, and motivation?

Dr. Gretchen Hawley is a Physical therapist, Certified Multiple Sclerosis Specialist, Creator of the MSing LINK, a MS wellness program.

Gretchen is going to provide you with a runner’s guide to keep logging those miles safely.

Gretchen shares why it is important to exercise with MS, specific muscles you should focus on with MS, and some special tips and considerations for you MS warrior runners!

Dr. Duane Scotti is an avid half marathoner, physical therapist and coach for runners and founder of Spark Healthy Runner and host of the Healthy Runner Podcast.

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Chapters

0:00 Healthy Runner Podcast Welcome
2:08 Dr. Gretchen Hawley introduction
6:10 What is MS?
10:10 What age does MS usually start?
12:08 Why do people get MS?
13:41 Can someone with MS run?
14:51 Why is exercise important with MS?
17:27 Three biggest muscle groups affected by MS
18:30 Functional exercises for MS
21:32 How many repetitions should I do with MS?
26:03 Why do I get fatigued with MS? Primary vs. Secondary Fatigue
27:13 Fatigued from MS? Should I exercise?
31:02 Any special considerations we should consider when running with MS?
35:38 Heat intolerance running with MS
41:26 Misconception of Running with MS

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