Exercise

Suitable exercise is good for everyone and is especially important for people with Parkinson's as their muscles and joints tend to get stiff and rigid. Exercise can also help relieve depression. Joining an exercise group or participating in a sporting activity can also offer opportunities to make new friends. Many people with Parkinson's are involved in active sports and activities such as racquet sports, bowling, sailing, skiing, swimming and dancing.

If you are unsure about the suitability or safety of any exercise you want to do, you should discuss this further with your doctor or ask for a referral to a physiotherapist.

The Parkinson's Disease Society has produced Keeping Moving, an exercise video and booklet working with two physiotherapists, Bhanu Ramaswamy and Richard Webber.

If you would like to order a copy of this, please visit our How to order resources page.