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.
January 2023 Classes
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 Friday 2-3pm at St Matthew Hall, Morningside Parish Church. (The first class is on Friday 27th January 2023).
Note: David is on holiday for two weeks in May – but only one class has to be cancelled. That is the class on Friday 12th May
June 2023 Classes
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 11am – Noon at St Matthew Hall, Morningside Parish Church. (We will confirm the exact date of the first class in due course).
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: sbaggaley@edinburghparkinsons.org