Edinburgh University PhD student Ruyi Xu is currently conducting research on the benefits of frame running for people with Parkinson’s.
Frame running is an activity for people who find it difficult to walk or who can walk but find it difficult to run. Frame running allows them to propel themselves using a large three-wheeled frame with a saddle but without pedals.
This study is following a similar study for adults with MS, which is reported here:
Taking it in your stride: how an adapted sport could help people with MS get active | MS Society
As part of Ruyi’s PhD study, she is conducting a 7-week frame running programme for people with Parkinson’s. Participants go to the university for pre-testing before attending a weekly frame running session, and then visit the university again for post-testing.
The sessions take place each Friday at Meadowmill Sports Centre, in Tranent. Sessions are free to attend for people taking part in the study.
There is a session between 1-2 pm and another between 2-3 pm.
There are currently some participants across both sessions, but Ruyi is keen to add more, and has decided to extend the sessions until the start of May to allow additional participants to take part.
For more details please see the Participant Information Sheet.
If you do want to sign up, please complete this online form. It includes a health screening questionnaire, as they will need to determine it is safe for you to participate (this is standard for all exercise studies). Naturally, all health information is treated confidentially.
