Movement for Parkinson’s; a group exercise program

Facilitated by Accredited Exercise Physiologists, Parkinson's Disease specific exercise program uses the most recent clinical research to enable you to reach your best physical and mental health. Learn how use exercise to control your symptoms and improve your ability to complete daily tasks.

Exercise plays an integral role in maintaining a healthy lifestyle for everyone, especially if you are living with Parkinson's disease. People living with Parkinson's disease often have a sedentary lifestyle, which may lead to the progression of the disease and other associated health conditions. This usually leads to poor fitness, increased fatigue, muscle weakness and atrophy, reduced mobility and increased falls risk.

The program aims to empower you with the knowledge and confidence that you need to continue exercising well after the program as a permanent lifestyle change.

*Rebates available via Medicare and Private Health Insurance for eligible participants.

The benefits of the program:

  • Improves muscle mass

  • Improves strength

  • Improves fitness

  • Reduces fatigue levels

  • Improves flexibility

  • Improves balance & mobility

  • Reduces Parkinson's symptoms (e.g. tremors, bradykinesia & gait impairments)

 
 

Hear it from Chris as he talks about how exercise has helped him control his Parkinson’s Disease symptoms and live a normal life.


The group program involves:

  • 1 x initial health assessment

  • 1 x post program health assessment

  • 3 x group exercise sessions per week

  • 1 x educational seminar

  • Home exercise program

  • Ongoing support from your exercise physiologist

 

Register your interest in the program by completing the form below.

 

BEAT IT Program

Exercise is strongly recognised as an important component of diabetes care. Research has shown that exercise can provide benefits such as improving blood glucose control, reducing reliance on medication, improving blood lipids, improving blood pressure and quality of life. 

The BEAT It program was founded by the NDSS and has been developed for people who have been diagnosed with or are at risk of developing diabetes. The program empowers you with the necessary skills and knowledge to assist in the management of your diabetes and chronic disease through exercise and lifestyle modifications. Is it designed for you to be able to replicate exercises in the home to allow for long-term sustainability and lifestyle change.  

WHAT’S INVOLVED?

The 8 week program includes:

  • An initial one-on-one assessment with an exercise professional

  • Exercise program tailored to your abilities and fitness levels

  • 16 group exercise sessions (2 per week)

  • Education sessions on various healthy lifestyle topics

  • Tracking your progress

  • Final consultation.

*This program can be subsidised using the Group Allied Health Services for People with Type 2 Diabetes referral from your GP.

*Private health fund rebates may be available 

 
 

Osteoporosis & Falls Prevention

According to the World Health Organisation, 493 Queensland residents died due to an unintentional fall, with nearly 95% being ages 65 years and over. Falls prevention is an integral part of physical well-being which is often overlooked. Muscular strength and power in the lower limbs, reaction time, balance and posture impact a persons' falls risk, however all of the above can be improved with correctly prescribed exercise. 

Our falls prevention group programs have been developed for people who are at risk of falls or who are 65 years or over. The program provides the necessary exercise intervention to improve your postural awareness, lower limb strength, coordination and reaction time, as well as balance.

*Private health fund rebates may be available  

Chronic Disease Group Classes

Chronic diseases are long lasting conditions with persistent effects. Their social and economic consequences can impact on peoples’ quality of life. Chronic conditions are becoming increasingly common and are a priority for action in the health sector.

Many people with chronic conditions do not have a single, predominant condition, but rather they experience multimorbidity—the presence of 2 or more chronic conditions in a person at the same time.

Research has proven that exercise is effective in the management of chronic disease and has the ability to reverse, or slow its’ progression.

Our chronic disease group classes are available to those with one or more chronic conditions or injuries. The class aims to focus on the individual need of the client with personalised exercise programs. Each participant will complete an initial assessment before commending the group classes and will be prescribed an exercise program tailored to their needs and goals.