mariann ross

specialist physiotherapist working in older people’s services at NHSGG&C. All views are my own

[Julie Jones @julie_physio]

New research from Bas Bloem’s team 🇳🇱 shows motivation is key for people with #Parkinsons to keep exercising. Study of 600+ participants: it’s not just what exercise you do, but the drive & support that help you stick with it. https://t.co/Jt046UGXqO
@ParkinsonsENEx

[Lourdes RC Secondary @LourdesSec]

Congratulations to our class of 2025 ❤️

[Parkinson's UK Scotland @ParkinsonsUKSco]

We're marking 35 years since the first Parkinson's nurse post in the UK. Liz Craig, who is based at the New Victoria Hospital in Glasgow, started out as a Parkinson’s specialist nurse in 1997🧵

[mariann ross @Mross77N]

@ParkinsonsUKSco @ParkinsonsEN @NHSGGC Liz is a wonderful example of a parkinsons nurse and has always taken a lead role in delivering the best care for those attending our clinic. Lovely recognition of such a valued role

[mariann ross @Mross77N]

@MandoMckay @LoisPhysio @Druburt56 @rickygray196 @MRamsay89 Wonderful partnership working and love how much fun and variety is this group !

[mariann ross @Mross77N]

@MRamsay89 Fabulous news .. even more options now !

[mariann ross @Mross77N]

@zeninternet @IBiLLyI72I The last update basically says still investigating so not confident that mean problem identified and actually working on it?? Next update in the morning doesn’t exactly fill with confidence.

[mariann ross @Mross77N]

@zeninternet @IBiLLyI72I Can you clarify if anyone actually knows what the issue is yet? I am a new customer of 3 weeks and can’t believe I’m actually saying I wish I stayed with sky!

[Clyde 1 News @Clyde1News]

“There are far too many lorries on the road”

First Minister @JohnSwinney says drivers lives are being put at risk by travelling during #StormEowyn

He says the warnings were “crystal clear” and there should only be essential travel

[mariann ross @Mross77N]

@Clyde1News @JohnSwinney Absolutely ridiculous

[Healthcare Improvement Scotland @online_his]

We've published the final standards for Ageing and Frailty.

The standards aim to promote positive, healthy and active ageing. They cover older people who may experience frailty as they age and apply in all settings.

Follow the link in the comments to read the standards.

[mariann ross @Mross77N]

@KarenMc87769074 Great memories @KarenMc87769074

[North of Scotland Parkinsons Research Interest Grp @NoSPRIG]

We have a cracking #Parkinsons research podcast on FREEZING OF GAIT from a physcological perspective and strategies to help overcome it. Join Dr Will Young, Assoc Prof at the Uni of Exeter to find out the innovative methods they use to get to the core of the issue.

[Julie Jones @julie_physio]

Please complete if you have a spare moment. @ParkinsonsEN @ParkinsonsENEx

[Michael Okun @MichaelOkun]

Should we be recommending high intensity exercise in Parkinson's to prevent sarcopenia? Maybe. Sarcopenia is when muscle mass, strength, and performance are compromised with age and from being more sedentary. Kim, Byun and Jeon argue YES and have provided some preliminary data supporting this point of view in @ParkinsonismD.
Key Points:
- The authors remind us that sarcopenia is prevalent in Parkinson’s disease.
- Sarcopenia may be associated w/ poor outcomes.
- Medicine in general, recommends 'physical exercise with nutritional supplementation as a treatment.'
My take: I agree with the authors that it is time we start talking about a sarcopenia in Parkinson's! We will need to generate more data on an optimal regimen for folks to implement at home. We need an optimal treatment strategy inclusive of diet and exercise and if high intensity exercise is eventually proven to be optimal, what options will there be for folks who can't participate in high intensity exercise? One big challenge is that randomized trials have revealed that 'dietary intake of protein prevents sarcopenia and muscle loss.' Adding protein is tricky in Parkinson's because in some cases it can affect the absorption of levodopa. Thus, we will need to thoughtfully think through a sarcopenia Parkinson's strategy.
https://t.co/6vv2Ma8grl #Parkinsons @ParkinsonDotOrg
Image and article on vitamins and diet in sarcopenia:
https://t.co/qRtYxmGbwI
Nice review article on diet and sarcopenia:
https://t.co/VmV68LqFXq

[Drew Wilson @Druburt56]

It’s here the latest Walking Football session for Players with Parkinson’s, if you have a friend or family member with Parkinson’s please encourage them to come along I can assure them of a warm welcome, a few laughs and an opportunity to make new friends through exercise.

[Danny @doglab]

It takes 3.2 seconds to RT and help find jay Slater he is on holiday in Tenerife and has gone missing please call 116 000 with any information

[AGILE @AGILECSP]

Early rehabilitation for older people is so important and it is everyone's responsibility! #BGSRehab #Righttorehab

https://t.co/3ts7eIznpp