Officially the best exercise for the brain and good fun too. So give it a try, especially those with a Parkinsonism diagnosis.
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Another opportunity for people near #Leeds to attend a #TableTennis exercise therapy session. Well done @ParkyBoy4 and everyone involved in making this so for those living with #parkinsons
Who won bit.ly/ParkyPINGChallenge1 ?
Started #Leeds ParkyPING! yesterday. Proud to be part of supportive #Parkinsons table tennis community.
@BoytonBoy @happyhotspur7 @Bunty_Blue @NenadBach @PDTTUK @KeithRMcIntosh @KarenMc87769074 @SportParkinsons
Parkinsons TT retweeted
We're really looking forward to hearing the brilliant @julie_physio next week!
If you live with #Parkinsons, work in health / social care or as an exercise provider - this event is for you. Join online or in person in #Edinburgh
👉 prksn.uk/3zi3KRY
More research that intensity of physical activity is key to better mental health/ symptoms, and recommended >150 mins per week.
Hot of the press, a new article where moderate intensity physical activity was associated with better global cognition, visuospatial function, memory, and executive function. No impact on cognition shown with low intensity activity. @ParkinsonsEN
prd-journal.com/article/S135…
Livestream for today’s 2nd Parkinson’s TT National tournament organised by Parkinson’s TT Scotland on Drumchapel Table Tennis Club YouTube channel youtu.be/ja4nmnEAfjM
Interesting to hear if @basbloem mentions table tennis in his talk on what drives the benefits of exercise in PD... register to listen in and find out.
Professor Bloem will be talking with us on 19th September at 7.30 pm (London time)
"Understanding Which Components Drive Exercise Benefits in Parkinson's Disease"
@ParkinsonsUKSco @ParkinsonsEN @ScotBoardCSP
Please use this link to register.
eventbrite.co.uk/e/prof-bas-…
Note. Our website is having problems so please email PDTT.uk@gmail.com if you wish to register. Further details below
@djclairemj @PDTTUK @ppp_champ Below are details of a Parkinson's Table Tennis Coaching Camp @st_ttc on the 19th and 20th March🏓🏓
sites.google.com/view/parkin…
Monthly zoom chat - change of day
Now the LAST SUNDAY monthly from 7pm
Sunday 30 January, 19:00 GMT onwards
Agenda:
0 Welcome
1 Groups - new & ongoing
2 Events - past & forthcoming
3 Publicity & Related
4. DoNM: Sun 27 Feb
pdtt.uk & FB.me/pdttuk
As we start our new crowdfunding appeal, a BIG THANK YOU to our existing sponsors for helping us get this far... @_Mind2Muscle @CharcoLtd app-ni.com & villagevoices.org.uk
I've pledged my support for our project to get the first UK teams to attend the next @ittffoundation Parkinson's World Table Tennis Championships – have you?
Donations, sponsors and supporters required.
Check it out crowdfunder.co.uk/pingpongpa…
Just over two weeks to go for your chance to give table tennis a go at the @SportParkinsons #Tryathon and meet the #Parkinsons #TT team, including the robot challenge, beer-pong and good old @Pingpongparkin1
Book your tickets now sportparkinsons.org/tryathlo…
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Goes to show us all us PwP that we can still make a positive difference despite (and because) of the condition we have. Fantastic to have @happyhotspur7 on the team and part of the family
Hold the date - Sat 21 August 2021 for our first UK National Ping Pong Parkinson (R) Championship at St Neots - thanks to all the organisers, sponsors and supporters.
This will be a fantastic opportunity for the UK 'squad' to get to meet each other for the German Open / PWTTC
Reserve the date: Sat 21 August 2021, 9am-6pm
Consider your plans to get there: St Neots TTC
Keep practicing: if only using your kitchen table
Watch this space for further details and registration
Stay safe and well #PPP_UK_2021 @ppp_champ @Pingpongparkin1
Find out what's happening in the #Parkinsons #TT world at our next monthly zoom chat, 7pm UTC, Tue 23 Feb...
Lots of planning has been done despite the lockdown, with activities & events suitable for all levels & locations: local + national + global + VR! facebook.com/events/29274934…
PingPongParkinson VR ELEVEN Table Tennis trial challonge.com/5n40pcpp via @challonge @happyhotspur7 @BoyParki @BoytonBoy or anyone with a VR headset (Oculus Quest 2 recommended) and the excellent ELEVEN TT
Dust down that paddle, or starting afresh. All skill levels and abilities welcome. Further details to follow.... join our restarted monthly zoom chat 7pm Tuesday 26 January to find out more
Do you have #parkinson ? have you tried #pingpong ? studies show it could help your symptoms parkinsonsnewstoday.com/2020…
It’s going to finally kick off in 2021, so get practicing. @happyhotspur7 and @BoyParki will give further details on the @PDTTUK monthly zoom chat 7pm Tuesday 26 January
Well done @SportParkinsons @ParkinsonsUK for developing a way to sustainablly support sport in a consistent and quality manner. Looking forward to helping develop the implementation through @pdttuk and @Pingpongparkin1 for #TT in the uk. #ExerciseMatters
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