Specialist classes dedicated in supporting people with Parkinson's
Parkinson's Exercise Class
Power Pace Parkinson's Exercise Classes
Specialist exercise classes dedicated in supporting people with Parkinson's have been established since 2018. These Classes are run by Parkinson’s specific trained professionals Bev Ball, Tricia Monroe and Phil Page at the Avenue Pavilion in Petersfield.
Bev is LSVT Big accredited, PD warrior trained and part of the Parkinson's excellence network. Bev also works alongside the charity Parkinson's UK to provide local specialist services. Bev's skills were sort early in the pandemic by Parkinson's UK to provide free access to exercise videos for people with Parkinson's.
Phil`Monroe has been a personal trainer for over 15 years with extensive training in fitness behaviour, nutrition and exercise prescription for health. Phil is also PD warrior trained.
Tricia Monroe was a key physio in local multi-million pound research exploring Parkinson's and exercise prescription. Tricia is highly experienced physiotherapist and class instructor in falls prevention, strength training and balance rehabilitation.
The right kind of exercise everyday makes a massive difference in slowing the progression of symptoms.
Exercise is Medicine! The Power Pace Parkinson's exercise class will incorporate specific evidence-based exercises, with the focus of improving amplitude (big movement), power, speed, posture, balance, walking and dual tasking brain gym.
The goal of the class is to provide a local, affordable movement therapy that helps put the individual back in control and stay motivated. The class will help people with Parkinson's feel empowered, providing some useful exercise tools in a supportive, positive and friendly environment.
Bev is passionate about Parkinson's and is often involved in community events and services. Bev recently swan to the Isle of Wight in the Positively Parkinson's Challenge. I raised over 5k for Cure Parkinson's Trust. As a team over £50 000 was raised.
Parkinson's Exercise Class Testimonials
Parkinson's treatment
Bev's skills & enthusiasm for exercise in counteracting Parkinsons Disease, really shows through her work. Professional, friendly, always encouraging her clients.
GE
Motivating and encouraging
Bev is excellent at motivating and encouraging you. She uses her knowledge to maintain a challenging but achievable exercise programe linking different methods. I come away feeling better and with my PD symptoms.
AB