As well as being an excellent way to stay fit, walking football is accessible to almost everyone, and a fantastic way to build friendships. The camaraderie of a walking football group provides a mental boost, as well as the physical benefits of the sport itself.
Parkinson’s walking football articles
Watch: Icelandic football team takes to the pitch in Parkinson’s tops
The national football team has joined forces with Parkinson’s Foundation in Iceland to raise awareness and educate the world about Parkinson’s
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Game on: your invite to Parkinson’s football ‘World Cup’
The European Championships and Copa America may have kicked off around the world, but there’s another football tournament for Parkinson’s community to get excited about
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Arsenal in the community: Parkinson’s Walking Football at The Hub
Arsenal in the Community has launched a new Walking Football Programme for people with Parkinson’s disease.
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Man of the match: how football is helping John tackle Parkinson’s
Former semi-professional footballer John was diagnosed with Parkinson’s in 2012. He talks about how sport helped him tackle the condition head on.
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Parkinson’s exercise and fitness videos
Parkinson’s football resources
Walking Football and Parkinson’s Disease Coaching Manual
Useful organisations
The Walking Football Association
Parkinson’s Pioneers
Fit4Cure
Sport Parkinson’s
Key events
Cure Parkinson’s Cup 2024
Burton-on-Trent, UK | 21st April 2024
Ray Kennedy Shield 2024
Liverpool, UK | Dates TBC