www.parkinsonscambridge.org.uk
Therapies
Aquatherapy (Swimming) for
Parkinson’s
Exercising in water is one of
the best ways to help maintain balance, strength, flexibility and general
fitness, whilst also having some fun! The group is well equipped to ensure safe
exercise, and the buoyancy effect of the water means that there is no risk of
falling whilst exercising. The group
runs on a Thursday afternoon from 2.30 pm to 3.30 pm at the
Chesterton Sports Centre in
The first half hour is for
general swimming of widths or lengths, with floatation aids and assistance
available to those who need it. The second half hour is spent doing aquarobic, balance, and co-ordination exercises and ball games to music (from the
60's, 70's and 80's), incorporating a dance element, which has proved to be
beneficial in stimulating brain activity. The group also offers the opportunity
to make friends and there is a cafe at the sports centre, which is a good place
for a chat after the session. The group is supported by the Cambridge Branch of
Parkinson's
If you are interested in
attending or you would like further information, please contact Mrs Laurie Woolfenden MCSP, (Chartered Physiotherapist registered with
the HCPC) at physiomobile@dsl.pipex.com
or on 01223 295711. For reasons of safety, Laurie usually likes to have a
preliminary meeting or conversation with those joining the group for the first
time.
Laurie will be retiring from running Aquatherapy after 12th December 2019, so please
do not contact her after this date.
Aromatherapy for Parkinson’s
Aromatherapy massage uses
essential plant oils which are anti-inflammatory, analgesic and anti-fungal, so
can relieve a number of common Parkinson’s symptoms including pain, tension,
sleeplessness and constipation. The
Parkinson’s consultants have approved Aromatherapy for their patients.
This therapy is available to
all who attend the 4th Friday of the month Branch meetings at the
The treatment is free, but
contributions towards the cost are welcome.
Yoga
Yoga for Parkinson’s
provides light exercise based on Yoga stretches and postures plus breathing
practises and some relaxation. The work is adapted to suit each individual
where possible, and several students work with support and/or chair and
wheelchair. The class keeps people mobile, flexible and strong. The breathing
practises and relaxation help concentration, relieve stress factors and promote
more efficient breathing, which will in turn impact in a positive way
throughout the body. Contact Denise Sibley-Moore, BSc, BWYdip,
at denise@sibleymooreyoga.co.uk
or on 01954 202235,
This page updated 22
November 2019