PD Warrior is an exercise programme that aims to slow down the progress of your Parkinson’s Disease. Developed in Australia in 2010 by two experienced Neurological Physiotherapists, Melissa McConaghy and Lynn Tullock, it has already helped thousands of people across the world, and it is now available in Bassetlaw.
This unique therapy approach will help to build your confidence, improve your mobility and help you to fight the symptoms of Parkinson’s disease. PD Warrior revolutionises not only the therapy that is delivered to people with mild symptoms of Parkinson’s disease, but also when it is delivered, how it is delivered and why it is delivered.
It is estimated that at diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease, the majority of cells that produce dopamine have already been destroyed. Medication helps relieve some of the symptoms of Parkinson’s Disease, but it does not protect the remaining cells. This means that as the disease progresses, these remaining dopamine cells will continue to be destroyed and symptoms will progress. Don’t wait until it is too late. The right kind of exercise can also slow down the progression of your disease. Start your PD Warrior program now!
If your symptoms are progressing, or if your condition is more complex, we also offer alternative Pilates and exercise-based classes at our clinic.
Understanding what type of Parkinson’s you have, what activities you are having problems with and what your goals are, are all assessed and addressed by Tricia or Jo in your initial assessment. Your second session is focused on teaching you the first ten PD Warrior Exercises and setting up your own personalised homework program. You can then accept the “10-week challenge” by attending our PD Warrior classes, or you can choose to continue with private PD Warrior sessions. Whatever you choose, regular practice at home is essential to make a life-changing difference and keep you in peak physical and mental health at every stage of the disease.
This is the signature program and a great way to get the best results from PD Warrior. 10 weeks gives you the chance to create new routines, habits and a life-long commitment to an exercise you enjoy and that helps. PD Warrior has changed lives, and we’d like to change yours too. Join our PD Warrior community and do something you will be thankful for in the future.
PD Warrior classes currently run on Wednesdays @ 4.45pm with Tricia
PD Warrior is dedicated to training health professionals in their special approach. This done in four progressive levels with level 4 being the highest clinical training program. Only Level 4 trained health professionals are able to call themselves Instructors and only in Licensed Facilities. This is to ensure quality and consistency within our global community and so that you get the most out of the program.
Jo Pritchard's Neuro Physio Practice is the only licenced facility in Bassetlaw, with both Tricia and Jo recognised as PD Warrior instructors.
£90
£60
Minimum of 1 required prior to classes
£100
10 x 60 mins.
For further information on PD Warrior and to look at some of the research papers, please visit their official website here: www.pdwarrior.com
For further information on exercise for Parkinson’s Disease, why not take a look at the “Parkinson’s UK” exercise framework here: Parkinsons Exercise Framework
Retford Physiotherapy and Pilates Practice Limited.
Company number: 10744992
Registered office: West Retford Hall, Victoria Road, Retford. DN22 7AY