Enhancing life with Parkinson鈥檚 disease by developing an exercise habit.
EnhanceLife-PD
Module 1: Exercise - what is it and why is it important?鈥�
This module will define and explain why exercise and physical activity are important for someone with Parkinson鈥檚 disease. 鈥淓xercise is your friend, inactivity is the enemy鈥�.
Module 2: Getting started
This module will assist you in identifying the right exercise for you. It will outline the key considerations to exercise safely. 鈥淗ave a goal, have a plan, have a go鈥�.
Module 3: Maintaining and sustaining exercise鈥�
This module will assist you to identify barriers to long term exercise and develop strategies to over come them. It will outline when and where to seek help. "If plan A doesn't work, don't stress, be resilient and make a change".
Module 4: Factoring in your fall risk
This module will assist you in determining your risk of falling over in the next six months. It will help you understand how to reduce your fall risk.
Module 5: Exercise health professionals鈥�
This module is designed to guide exercise health professionals in supporting their clients with Parkinson鈥檚 disease in using this program.
The project team includes people with Parkinson鈥檚 and physiotherapists with clinical and academic expertise in exercise for people with Parkinson鈥檚 disease from the 麻豆村 of Canberra, the 麻豆村 of Sydney and Neuroscience Research Australia.
Contact us
Please contact Dr Allyson Flynn for more information or feedback about the program.
