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Information sessions with Dr Gretchen Hawley

Spasticity – What it is and practical ways to manage spasticity

 

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The suggested donation for this session is £7

In this information session by Dr Gretchen Hawley, we will be discussing what it is, how to recognise spasticity vs tightness and how you can manage its effects independently using the power of stretching.

Session Outline

  • What is the difference between tightness, spasticity and spasm?
  • Which muscles tend to get tight/spastic?
  • Stretching parameters
  • Practice of different stretches
  • Questions and answers

Please see our MS-UK’s Choices booklet on spasms and spasticity  which provides an introduction to what spasticity is, the causes and self-management techniques.

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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