Online activity provider improves mental and physical wellbeing for Parkinson’s and MS patients
Support charity Parkinson’s UK has awarded a new physical activity grant to Neuro Heroes, an online physical activity provider helping people with neurological conditions improve their wellbeing.
Neuro Heroes provides physiotherapist-led classes which can help people living with conditions such as Parkinson’s to stay active. The online sessions are designed to target specific symptoms and help people improve their balance, strength, coordination and flexibility.
Neuro Heroes will use the grant funding to subsidise the first six activity classes for people with Parkinson's who would otherwise be unable to attend. They hope the online classes will provide more opportunities for people living with Parkinson's to take part in physical activity sessions.
This partnership is part of Parkinson’s UK’s physical activity grants programme, which is supporting more than 80 new projects across the UK. The grants will enable people with multiple sclerosis (MS) and Parkinson’s to try sports such as table tennis, boxing, walking football and golf, helping them to stay active, manage their symptoms and live well with the condition.
What is Neuro Heroes?
Neuro Heroes is an online neuro gym, delivering a wide range of condition-led physical activities and exercises for Parkinson’s, MS and neurological conditions.
Neuro Heroes is operated by specialist neuro physiotherapists, tailoring classes for specific symptoms and can offer group activity sessions.
The classes can help people with neurological conditions to improve their strength, balance, mobility and mental wellbeing.
What is Parkinson’s? and who are Parkinson’s UK?
Parkinson’s is what happens when the brain cells that make dopamine start to die. There are more than 40 symptoms, from tremors and pain to anxiety. Some are treatable, but the drugs can have serious side effects, getting worse over time, and there’s no cure yet.
Parkinson’s is the fastest-growing neurological condition in the world. Around 145,000 people in the UK have Parkinson’s.
Parkinson's UK fund research into the most promising treatments and fight for fair treatment and better services.
Tim Morton, Physical Activity Programme Manager for Parkinson’s UK, said:
“Neuro Heroes offers an innovative programme of online physical activity courses for the Parkinson’s community and for people with neurological conditions. The grant funding represents a fantastic opportunity for more people to get involved and begin their physical activity journey.
“Being active is so important for people with Parkinson’s as it can help manage symptoms, maintain health and lift your mood. It can make you feel good inside and out. The more physically active you are, the easier it is to live well with Parkinson’s.”
Who can access Neuro Heroes?
Anyone with Parkinson’s claiming Universal Credit or Pension Credit can sign up for the six subsidised classes by completing a Community Exercise Fund application form on the Neuro Heroes website.
Participants can workout in small online groups, with instructors tailoring exercises for specific symptoms or problem areas.
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