Sasha Baggaley, who delivers our Pilates classes is also a neurophysiotherapist, and has developed a Neurodynamic Exercise programme for the Branch based on her experience with Pilates, Neurophysiotherapy, and the philosophy, principles and research of PD Warrior, LSVT BIG and PWR MOVES.
These are programmes which address both physical and cognitive activity at higher levels of intensity, and is suitable for people in the earlier stages of Parkinson’s (mild to moderate symptoms). The exercises can be adapted to suit individuals, based on their Parkinson’s symptoms and any other pathologies.
The 10-week programme involves pre- and post-assessments, and there is the opportunity to join an ongoing ‘continuation class’ at the end of the programme (see more information below).
New 10 Week Neurodynamics Course
When: Weekly classes starting Wednesday 15th October 2025, from 1-2pm.
Where: Fisherrow Community Centre in Musselburgh
Pre-Assessment
It is mandatory that participants attend an initial assessment. This is a 90-minute one-to-one consultation, and involves:
- Discuss your Parkinson’s symptoms, medication, current exercise/activity levels.
- Establishing your short- and long-term goals.
- Physical tests which will include a walking test, hand function test, balance test.
- You will complete a quality-of-life questionnaire and subjective visual scale.
- Partners or friends are welcome to attend the assessment, and the classes.
Attend a Reassessment
This assessment will take about 45-60 mins, at the end of the course. The aim is to review progress and re-test the original outcome measures. This information can be useful to share with your Consultant or Parkinson’s Nurse.
Cost
The cost to take part in this programme will be:
- Equipment for use at home £25 (4 floor discs, 2 scarves, 1 soft ball, 1 resistance band)
- Block of 10 classes and assessments £80 contribution to Branch, who subsidise the classes
There is an option to select payment for this from the Shop
Zoom classes with Sasha take place on Wednesdays 9.30-10.30am, Thursday 4-5pm and Friday 8-9am.
Live in-person class with Sasha is on Wednesday 3pm at The Fisherrow Centre, South St, Musselburgh EH21 6AT.
Class with David take place on Mondays 1-2pm at St Matthew Hall, Morningside Parish Church.
The contribution towards class costs is £4 per session. Payment can be done via the Shop option from the main page of the website. Select the product from option to pay for a single class, or for the block on 10.
(Note: The Shop option is a secure payment system).
10-week Programme of Neurodynamics
This is a rolling programme which runs twice yearly. There is maximum number of people for this programme, which is 10 people. Sasha keeps a waiting list for anyone interested, so please do contact early to give best chance of a place.
- When: Classes take place on Wednesdays and run from 1-2pm
- Where: Fisherrow Centre, Musselburgh
Cost will be £75 for the programme with an additional cost of £30 for equipment to be retained by the attendee. There is an option to select this from the Shop
All classes are be suited to anyone who feels they would like to learn more about the type of exercise advocated for PWP, or how to get more from the exercises they are doing.
Details to join classes can be given if you register interest with Sasha. Please in the first instance contact Sasha Baggaley: sasha@edinburghparkinsons.org