Physical Activity in early PD

MSc student research project with University of Plymouth

[Jonny Acheson @jonny_acheson]

I am disappointed to report that my ‘Modern Image of #Parkinsons‘ hasn’t been accepted into the medical literature but a huge thanks to everyone who has contacted me asking to use it in #ParkinsonDisease #MedEd presentations. #MedTwitter

[Jonny Acheson @jonny_acheson]

Not my words but @DavisPhinney 'Exercise is one of the best ways to slow Parkinson’s progression and retain physical and even cognitive function, as well as facilitating other functions, like sleep, digestion and mood.'
I'm back on my bike like never before #parkinsons

[Physical Activity in early PD @PAinnewPD]

Interesting read... we has similar experiences shares in our qualitative study.
#Parkinsons

[Parkinson's UK @ParkinsonsUK]

Living with #Parkinsons during lockdown.

NHS worker Nick reflects on how the coronavirus pandemic has affected his life, and the ups and downs of lockdown: https://t.co/30K6hidHNu

[Julie Jones @julie_physio]

New study published by Schootemeijer et al. Systematic review adding further confirmation of the benefits of aerobic exercise for people with Parkinson's. @ParkinsonsUKSco @CureParkinsonsT @ParkinsonsEN https://t.co/VKsofQb6xb

[Physical Activity in early PD @PAinnewPD]

If anyone out there is unsure about physical activity and Parkinson's, then this might be worth a look!
#Parkinsons #LoveActivity

[ReachYourPeak @ReachURPeak]

Launching Bootcamp! 1 week of Parkinson’s specific exercise and live seminars to give you the tolls and self belief you need to use exercise as part of your Parkinson’s treatment plan. https://t.co/46f3qFWipp

[Physical Activity in early PD @PAinnewPD]

What a great opportunity to demonstrate what can be done! Go show them! #Parkinsons #SundayCrunch

[Parkinson's UK @ParkinsonsUK]

Tune in to @SundayBrunchC4 where #WeAreUndefeatable will be taking over #SundayCrunch to highlight ways you can keep active for people with #Parkinsons and related conditions.

For a chance to be part of the ad in coming weeks, share how you get moving using #SundayCrunchAd.

[Physical Activity in early PD @PAinnewPD]

Here here! I couldn't complete my research without the #volunteer participants.
Thank you to @ParkinsonsUK for linking volunteers with researchers. #PDresearch

[Parkinson's UK @ParkinsonsUK]

“Volunteering and having our say in #Parkinsons research is an important role. And my experiences as a research participant have been invaluable”

Thank you to all the incredible volunteers shaping research, bringing us closer to better treatments and a cure. #VolunteersWeek2020

[Jonny Acheson @jonny_acheson]

Can you retweet this. I am looking to set up a virtual monthly meeting for #healthcare staff working in the #NHS and living with #parkinsons for support/discussion. Can you help me find them on #Facebook and #Instagram as well so they can make contact

https://t.co/gy5R7c53xk

[Physical Activity in early PD @PAinnewPD]

Today is the first day of #qualitative interviewing for the study. An exciting day ahead!
One last check of the technology before we kick off.
#ParkinsonsResearch #MScDissertation

[Physical Activity in early PD @PAinnewPD]

Thank you to everyone who has signed up (or helped with recruitment) to this study... We made it!
✅ Consent forms in
➡️ Next stop... Telephone Interviews
#ParkinsonsResearch #learningfromothers

[Physical Activity in early PD @PAinnewPD]

@SophiaHulbert Wow, thank you so much!

[Physical Activity in early PD @PAinnewPD]

Thank you to those who have been in touch already.
Are they any people living with #ParkinsonDisease who aren't regularly exercising?
Please get in touch and share your experiences!
#thanks #ParkinsonsAwarenessMonth #research

[Physical Activity in early PD @PAinnewPD]

Today is #WorldParkinsonsDay & many people are sharing their stories of #livingwithParkinsons.

If you have been diagnosed with #Parkinsons in the last two years and aren't regularly exercising (#covid issues aside), then I would really like to hear from you!

#teamparkinsons

[Physical Activity in early PD @PAinnewPD]

@CRI_Sports @geoffrossington @J3nnx Ooh interesting, didn't manage to find anything similar when looking...hopefully our questioning is different so we can add the growing research in this area! Glad to hear yours was a success!

[Physical Activity in early PD @PAinnewPD]

If you have been diagnosed with #Parkinsons in the last 2 years then please get in touch.
Ps you don't need to be active to take part!

#ParkinsonsAwarenessWeek
@ParkinsonsUK @TeamParkinsons @CureParkinsonsT

[Physical Activity in early PD @PAinnewPD]

@CorribPhysio @ParkinsonsUK @TeamParkinsons @CureParkinsonsT Hi, at the moment, we are aiming for just UK participants. Thanks

[Physical Activity in early PD @PAinnewPD]

@emilybphysio @ReachURPeak @pdinfocus Thank you for sharing 😊

[Physical Activity in early PD @PAinnewPD]

🤔 Have you been diagnosed with #Parkinsons in the last two years, or do you know someone who has?

☎️ 1 telephone interview and a few emails is all that is required to take part.

🚶🏼please see pic below for details. Thank you!

#ParkinsonsAwarenessMonth #ParkinsonsResearch

[Physical Activity in early PD @PAinnewPD]

Well it has finally happened, ethics approval has been granted and our research study is now allowed to start recruiting! 🎉
#Parkinsons #PhysicalActivity #improvingcare