Dorset Neuro Physio

28/07/2025

Looking forward to taking our Parkinson’s Class on a roadshow to Swanage Carnival tomorrow morning. Purbeck Parkinson’s Group - ‘Purbeck Parky’s’ and a local advisor from Parkinson's UK are holding an informal awareness session in the Showground Marquee, Tues 29th 9-11am; providing advice & information about local and national support for people with Parkinson’s and their families.
I will be talking about exercises to help Parkinson’s, answering questions and demonstrating exercises with help from my regular class attendees.

10/06/2025

Are you an unpaid carer of a loved one? Connecting with other carers for mutual support and friendship can make a huge difference. The attached poster gives details of a couple of events happening this week that may interest you .......

20/05/2025

Looking forward to speaking about maximising mobility and managing freezing at the Purbeck Parkinson’s Group - ‘Purbeck Parky’s’ meeting tomorrow.
It can be common in Parkinson’s to have reduced walking speed, stride length and arm swing and people can experience shuffling steps and freezing (when it is difficult to take the next step). I will be speaking about what causes this, strategies to manage it and exercises which can help reduce the issue. The brain pathways are changeable and exercise and movement is the key.

💙 Our next Parkinson’s Café - everyone welcome - please feel free to share.

11/04/2025

Wearing blue for World Parkinson’s Day today. Good to see the Purbeck Parkinson’s Group - ‘Purbeck Parky’s’ raising awareness about the condition at Swanage beach huts today.

19/12/2024

Festive fun adding musical instruments, rhythm, bells & pom poms to our combined Exercise Class for Neuro Conditions this week. 🥁 🔔
Followed by mince pies & mulled wine (0%!).
Thank you to Emmanuel Baptist Church Swanage and all the people who attend each week. Such a motivated, supportive and fun group of people to work with.

08/10/2024

We’re looking forward to being one of the guest speakers at the Parkinson’s UK Pop-In meeting tomorrow, speaking about;
‘Intensive Exercise & Aqua-therapy. How can it help you?’

It’s a mini conference with guest speakers from Parkinson’s UK, Medical Consultants, Parkinson’s Nurse Specialists, physios & other professionals & instructors.
Increase your knowledge and understanding of Parkinson’s & find out about exercise and well-being opportunities.

1.30pm - 4pm Wednesday 9th October.
🔺At The Hamworthy Club, Magna Road, Canford Magna. BH21 3AP. Accessible parking available.

☕️Booking is not required. Tea and coffee will be available.

The conferences are sponsored & arranged by local Parkinson’s UK branches - Christchurch, Poole & East Dorset.

17/09/2024

Purbeck Parkinson’s Group - ‘Purbeck Parky’s’ next Support and Social Group is tomorrow & as well as having a cuppa & a chat, they will be exploring how dance can be beneficial to people with Parkinson’s. Find out how dance and music can help your posture, balance, fluency of movement, well-being and lots more.

16/05/2024

“I’m stronger and fitter than ever before and get positive mental health benefits from exercise.”

It’s Mental Health Awareness Week and the theme is “Movement: Moving more for our mental health”.

Dr Kimberly, 43, was diagnosed in 2021 with young onset Parkinson's. Every week she does some weight training, high intensity cardio and yoga. She has been able to manage her symptoms and mental wellbeing through exercise and regular movement.

Anxiety and depression are two of the most common mental health symptoms that affect people with Parkinson's. Nearly half of all people with Parkinson's have experienced one of these issues.

Research has shown that regular, moderate to vigorous physical activity can help relieve some of the motor symptoms of Parkinson's, as well as improving overall mental and physical wellbeing.

Learn more about Parkinson's and mental health here 👉 https://bit.ly/3QBDqxO

20/04/2024

Here’s a great seated exercise session from Parkinson’s UK & PD Warrior. Big movements and high effort even from a chair!
Parkinson’s UK have excellent exercise videos and suggestions on their website.

Ready for another workout? 💪🏽

Low-intensity doesn’t mean low effort. Even gentle movements can help to lift your mood and help you live well with Parkinson's.

Check out this low intensity seated session 👉🏻 https://bit.ly/3UZ9S01

16/04/2024

💙 Our next Parkinson’s Café is Weds 17th April 2.30-4.30pm at The Village Inn Ulwell. Everyone welcome. Please feel free to share this post.

11/04/2024

Today, 11th April is World Parkinson’s Day.

PurbeckParkys have been busy raising awareness about the condition at the Coop in Swanage & Corfe Castle.

The Mowlem will be lit up blue tonight along with other landmarks and buildings around the world to show support and solidarity for people with Parkinson’s.

Parkinson’s is the fastest growing neurological condition in the world. It affects everyone in a different way due to the combination of symptoms that it may cause including; stiffness, slowness & difficulty moving, tremor, problems with sleep, writing & speech changes, constipation & problems with anxiety and mental health.

Medication can help improve symptoms by providing dopamine, the chemical neurotransmitter which is deficient in people with Parkinson’s.

Exercise and staying active is vital in helping to keep strong, flexible and maintain a good posture and movement. Exercise (in particular, intensive exercise) has also been found to stimulate nerve pathways in the brain which can improve symptoms and may even slow the progression of the condition.

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