This is an opportunity for people newly diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease to join a class with the specific aim of keeping active.
Parkinson’s makes your movements slower and smaller and some day to day activities generally become harder. At diagnosis, there is evidence to suggest that most people walk 30% less each day than others of the same age.
There’s good evidence that Exercise Is Medicine for Parkinson’s. Exercise can improve fitness and function for longer. Aerobic or strenuous exercise working at 80% of your maximum effort is thought to be neuro-protective – this means that it may slow down the damage to dopamine producing cells in your brain.
Having Parkinson’s can affect mood and enthusiasm to exercise. The classes offer support from other members and staff whilst helping to keep you motivated.
Here’s how it works:
- Please book an initial assessment with a specialist who runs the group and has specific training to run the Parkinson’s group.
- As assessment we will get to know you, to identify what you find challenging, which you’d like to be able to improve, and to take some measurements of your general fitness, balance and movements to help to monitor your progress.
- This session will take about an hour and a half. You will need to wear loose, comfortable clothes, trainers and bring reading glasses.
About the exercise groups:
- Open to elderly/ neuro patients who could benefit from the class.
- A higher intensity and fun exercise class focusing on strength, stability and function as we age. Designed specifically for neurological patients, such as patient’s living with Parkinson’s disease, to further improve function and general fitness.
- Must be able to exercise independently without needing 1:1 therapist support.
- Classes start with a warm-up and you then learn exercises specifically designed to help people with Parkinson’s and include:
- Boxing exercises
- Balance exercises
- Dexterity (hand exercises)
- Cognitive speeds /reaction speeds using flashing lights
- Functional exercises: sit to stand, rolling over, getting up/down from floor, drying back with a towel
- Circuit exercises to strengthen functional / daily tasks – e.g. standing rows, single arm rows, cycling
- Core exercises
- Dance movements
- Online zoom classes are also an option for people who prefer to exercise from the comfort of their home.
- Specialist Personal trainer/Physiotherapists run the group classes.
We offer a reassessment every 3-6 months to monitor progress in your functional abilities.
To book a reassessment, please contact the clinic or speak to admin to make an appointment with a Specialist.
Prices
The cost is £10 a session, pay as you go, or £40 a month for 4 classes which includes membership of the Bury Physio gym.
Members are welcome to use the gym between classes.
If this cost is prohibitive, please contact Kecia Harris from Parkinson’s UK for assistance:
KHarris@parkinsons.org.uk
Classes:
- Monday 5.00pm-6.00pm (Ben)
- Wednesday 4.00-5.00pm (Caitlin)
- Thursday 11:30am-12:30pm (Ben)
- All classes held at Bury Physio Clinic
To book an appointment:
Tel: 01284 748200
Email: admin@buryphysio.co.uk
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