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165. Red Light Therapy for Multiple Sclerosis w/ Dr. Alyson Evans Jan 31, 2024

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I have a special guest with me, Dr. Allison Evans. Dr. Allison is a doctor of chiropractor who focuses on creating technology that combines healthcare with innovation. On today's episode, we talk about the benefits of sunlight, red light, and infrared light for people with multiple sclerosis to reduce inflammation, improve energy, and so much more.

Dr. Alyson Evans, DC has dedicated the last 20 years to mashing up her passions for healthcare and education, alongside pursuing her purpose of building and serving a team. Alyson has helped grow multiple businesses, by prioritizing professional education and product innovation. She was at the forefront of growing the RockTape brand and community for a decade. Up for a new challenge, Alyson is the Co-CEO and Founder of Fringe, a company blending yesterday’s medicine with today’s science grounded by its dedication to improving how we live and how we learn.

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164. Analyzing Your Mobility During Chaos Jan 24, 2024

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Today, I want us to analyze something, and, and this is the perfect time to analyze since it's still fresh in our brain. And what that is, I want to analyze your body's response to anything that happened over the holidays. The holiday season can be chaotic, which can cause additional stress, which can lead to MS symptoms!

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163. Managing MS Fatigue w/ Dr. Mitzi Williams MD Jan 17, 2024

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I have a special guest with me, Dr. Mitzi Joy Williams. She is a board certified neurologist and fellowship trained multiple sclerosis specialist who serves as the founder and CEO of the Joy Life Wellness Group Multiple Sclerosis Center. On today's episode, we're diving into the ins and outs of fatigue. You'll finish this episode feeling prepared with actionable steps to help improve your energy and therefore do more in your daily life.

Mitzi Joi Williams is a Board-Certified Neurologist and Fellowship trained Multiple Sclerosis Specialist who serves as the Founder & CEO of the Joi Life Wellness Group Multiple Sclerosis Center in Smyrna, GA. She is considered a subject matter expert in Neurology, Multiple Sclerosis, and Health Disparities. Dr. Williams has over 15 years of experience in the field of Multiple Sclerosis. She received her undergraduate degree in Neuroscience and Behavioral Biology from Emory University in Atlanta, GA, and received her Doctor of Medicine Degree from Morehouse School of Medicine also in Atlanta, Georgia. She completed her Internal Medicine Internship, Neurology Residency, and Multiple Sclerosis Fellowship at Georgia Health Sciences University (formerly MCG) in Augusta, GA, where she received numerous accolades and served as Chief Resident of the Neurology Residency Program.

Dr. Williams has spearheaded and participated in multiple steering committees and work groups to further research in underserved populations with MS with a focus on the African American population. She has recently joined efforts to increase diversity in clinical trials and educate the community about the importance of research participation. Through collaborations with national and international committees, she advocates for people living with MS to share in the decision-making process with their healthcare teams to combat this disease. Most recently, her collaborative efforts as one of the founders of the National African American Multiple Sclerosis Registry (NAAMSR) was published in the Journal of Neurology. Dr. Williams is the author of “MS Made Simple: The Essential Guide to Understanding Your Multiple Sclerosis Diagnosis.” She continues to live out her mission to provide personalized Multiple Sclerosis Care delivered with expertise, compassion and joy.

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The Nerdy Neurologist - https://www.instagram.com/thenerdyneurologist/
The Nerdy Neurologist – Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@TheNerdyNeurologist
The Nerdy Neurologist – Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/TheNerdyNeurologist/
Dr. Mitzi’s book – You Can Live Well With Multiple Sclerosis https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BSJ6DKTM?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_VTRK36E98CJ3TT25A60M

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162. Practical Tips to Improve Balance in MS Jan 10, 2024

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This is going to be one of your favorite episodes if you are working towards improving your balance. Tune in as I break down balance and discuss things like how MS affects balance and what exercises you can be doing if you have a goal of improving your balance!

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161. Speech-Language Pathology for Multiple Sclerosis w/ Dr. Marissa Berrera Jan 03, 2024

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Today I am talking with Dr. Marissa Barrera, the Assistant Dean of Health Sciences and Director of the Graduate Program in Speech Language Pathology at the Katz School of Science and Health at Yeshiva University in New York City. On today's episode, we talk about cognition, speech, and swallowing symptoms in multiple sclerosis and how to advocate for the care that will set you up for success down the road.

Dr. Marissa A. Barrera is the Assistant Dean of Health Sciences and Director of the Graduate Program in Speech-Language Pathology at the Katz School of Science and Health, Yeshiva University. Dr. Barrera is an internationally recognized medical Speech-Language Pathologist, Multiple Sclerosis Certified Specialist, and a leading expert on the use of modalities for speech and swallowing rehabilitation, including Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation (NMES), Surface Electromyography (sEMG) and Neuromuscular Taping. As a researcher and author, Dr. Barrera has lectured around the globe on a wide range of clinical care topics ranging from MS fatigue, dysphagia, NMES, motor speech disorders, cognition and neurogenerative diseases. She has been featured in CBS News, Women’s Health, Vice Magazine, ADVANCE for Speech-Language Pathology and MTV. Dr. Barrera is a member of the Healthcare Provider Council for the National MS Society and serves on the Multiple Sclerosis Foundation Advisory Board. She also serves as distinguished faculty for the Consortium of Multiple Sclerosis Centers and was the recipient of the 2023 ARTY Award for Best Practices in MS by CMC.

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160. Reducing Clonus in Multiple Sclerosis Dec 27, 2023

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About a month or so ago, I posted on social media about the topic of clonus in multiple sclerosis. And to my surprise, a lot of people didn't know what it was, and they were hearing about it for the first time. So I wanted to turn it into an episode for you and first explain what it is and how to fix it, because it's one of those rare symptoms in MS where you actually. can fix it!

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159. Improve Walking in MS with PoNS Dec 20, 2023

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Today, I'm interviewing Dr. Whitney Patrickson and Dr. Naseem Chattawalla about a newer electrical stimulation device that helps improve walking. This device is called PoNS. On today's episode, we'll learn more about what PONS is, how it can help people with multiple sclerosis, and what results have been seen in clinic.

*Individual results and patient experiences vary. Speak to your physician to determine if PoNS is right for you.*

Whitney Patrickson PT, DPT is Director of Physical Therapy at Helius Medical Technologies. She plays multiple roles supporting physical therapists who use the company’s Portable Neuromodulation Stimulator (PoNS) device – including training PoNS Trainers, ensuring the integrity of real-world and clinical trial data, and serving as a clinical/scientific resource and educator. Whitney received her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from The University of Saint Augustine for Health Science.

Naseem Chatiwala is a board certified neurological and vestibular specialist and the founder/owner of Rehab Health 360 LLC, a specialized clinic offering premium physical therapy services to clients with neurological deficits. In addition, she is an adjunct faculty at MGH-Institute of Health professions and University of Massachusetts, Lowell, and a course developer/instructor for Summit Professional Education. Naseem served as a co-chair of the APTA of MA Neuro SIG. She is currently a chair of APTA of MA annual conference committee and a co-chair of the APTA Concussion CPG-Knowledge translation task force. She was awarded Emerson Rehab 2019-Excellence in Education Award, the APTA of MA 2021 Outstanding Achievement in Clinical Practice Award and most recently recipient of the IHP’s 2022 Bette Ann Harris distinguished Alumni Award.

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158. 5 Year Anniversary of The MSing Link Online Wellness Program Dec 13, 2023

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This is a very special episode for me because I am celebrating the five year anniversary of The MSing Link, my online MS wellness program. Join me as I share the story of The MSing Link program from it's very beginning stages, why the program came to be, and the journey through the last 5 years! Thank you all so much for being here! I hope you enjoy this episode!

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157. How to Manage MS Spasticity w/ Dr. Barry Singer Dec 06, 2023

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On today’s episode, we talk about symptom management for spasticity in addition to the different types of spasticity and similar symptoms. This episode is chock full of his best recommendations for therapies and medications.

Dr. Barry Singer is the director and founder of The MS Center for Innovations in Care at Missouri Baptist Medical Center. He is an Associate Professor of Clinical Neurology at Washington University School of Medicine. Dr. Singer earned his undergraduate degree from Duke University and his medical degree from Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons. He completed neurology residency at New York Hospital-Cornell University and a neuroimmunology fellowship at the National Institutes of Health. He has been an investigator in greater than 35 multiple sclerosis trials focused on new therapeutic options including remyelination.

He serves on the Board of Directors of the Multiple Sclerosis Association of America since February 2016 and has a position on its executive committee. His award-winning MS patient education website www.mslivingwell.org started in 2007 has been a valuable resource in 200 countries. Dr. Singer is the host of the MS Living Well podcast.

Dr. Barry Singer’s website:
https://www.mslivingwell.org/
MS Living Well with Barry Singer MD on Apple Podcasts HERE
MS Living Well with Barry Singer MD on Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/show/6uIJrnioqBBzutks26bZth

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156. MS Holiday Gift Guide 2023 - Best Tools for MS Nov 26, 2023

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Welcome to my 2023 MS Holiday Gift Guide. The gifts that I have for you this year are geared towards improving your mobility, which includes walking, reducing inflammation, improving neuroplasticity, and recovering from any type of injury or anything that's causing you to feel uncomfortable, even if that's something like tight or spastic muscles.

★ Bop It