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Janette Dunridge is a certified Personal Trainer who specialises in training clients with Parkinson’s in Norfolk UK.
Even though Parkinson’s disease is a progressive condition, you do not have to be defined by it, and research has proven that regular appropriate exercise can delay the manifestation of symptoms considerably.
She has taken the very best of the most researched and successful methods of Parkinson’s physical training to form her specialised and progressive exercise programmes which help to empower people diagnosed with PD, allow them to manage their symptoms and maintain a quality and full life for as long as possible.
‘I aim to give motivation to clients with PD and get them onto their feet, build confidence and lead them into an active lifestyle. The exercises I teach are neuro-active, helping to re-wire the brain and build on regaining control of movement, leading to a more fulfilling & better quality of life’The stretching exercises will improve your range of motion, counteract rigidity associated with PD and improve posture.
I work with you on counteracting the ‘shuffling’ steps, stooped posture, ‘pivot turning’ and ‘freezing’ on the spot associated with PD by using ‘amplification’ exercises and specialised movement for improving gait and posture.
We start to lose our muscle mass over the age of 30, so it is vital we do some resistance exercise to rebuild strength as well as bone density to help with stability. This is also important for preventing or recovering from falls.
We devote time to hand, wrist and finger exercises, placing importance on increasing mind muscle connection which leads to greater neuroplasticity.
I welcome liaising with GP’s, consultants, physiotherapists and family members to get the most out of your tailored programme.
