Physiotherapist-led community gymnasium exercises for individuals with early onset Parkinson’s: a qualitative analysis

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Authors

Claire Thwaites · La Trobe University

Dale M. Harris · Victoria School of Management

Michele L. Callisaya · University of Tasmania

Rachel Mouer · Parkinson's Association

Amanda M. Clifford · University of Limerick

Richard Blazé · Canterbury Hospital

Meg E. Morris ·

Abstract

Adults with EOPD valued participating in a community gymnasium program and exercise trainers reported benefits of being educated and supervised in exercise delivery. Physiotherapists play a key role in the design, supervision, and modification of exercise programs to optimise safety and benefit.

Topics & Keywords

Occupational Therapy Practice and Research Balance, Gait, and Falls Prevention Cardiovascular and exercise physiology

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Quality Education

Publication Details

Published in: Disability and Rehabilitation

DOI: 10.1080/09638288.2025.2606644

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