Enhancing life with Parkinson’s disease by developing an exercise habit.
EnhanceLife-PD
Module 1: Exercise - what is it and why is it important?
This module will define and explain why exercise and physical activity are important for someone with Parkinson’s disease. “Exercise is your friend, inactivity is the enemy”.
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. “Have a goal, have a plan, have a go”.
Module 3: Maintaining and sustaining exercise
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
This module is designed to guide exercise health professionals in supporting their clients with Parkinson’s disease in using this program.
The project team includes people with Parkinson’s and physiotherapists with clinical and academic expertise in exercise for people with Parkinson’s disease from the University of Canberra, the University of Sydney and Neuroscience Research Australia.
Contact us
Please contact Dr Allyson Flynn for more information or feedback about the program.
