Swimming is a great way of staying fit with Parkinson’s, and water sports like kitesurfing and surfing can help improve balance and posture. It’s also a good excuse to get some time at the beach!
Swimming and water sports articles
Swimming the English Channel for Parkinson’s
Alison Croughton swam the English Channel – without a wetsuit – in just under 15 hours, raising UK £3,000 for Parkinson’s UK. She tells us about training for this demanding challenge – and why her team called themselves ‘Touch the Butt’
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Swim for Parkinson: un’esperienza che deve essere vissuta (Neuromag)
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The Cure’s in the Curl: How Surf Therapy Helps Parkinson’s Patients (Shoot The Curl)
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Swimming Away from Parkinson’s (Michael J Fox Foundation)
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Exercising in water can improve Parkinson’s symptoms (Davis Phinney Foundation)
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Parkinson’s swimming and water sports videos
Parkinson’s exercise resources
Swimming and Parkinson’s guide
