- Getting Started
How to get started with Parkinson’s specific exercise and/or you are newly diagnosed or in the early stages
Disclaimer: This video is general education only and isn’t a substitute for personalised medical advice. Please consult your neurologist/GP and a Parkinson ’s specific physiotherapist.
New to Parkinson’s or supporting someone who is?
In the above educational video practical, hopeful session, specialist neurological physiotherapist Dr Melissa McConaghy (Founder, PD Warrior) explains how to navigate the early stages and build a plan that helps you move, think and feel at your best.
What you’ll learn (in brief):
How targeted exercise acts like neuroprotection; the simple exercise pyramid (aerobic, strength, neuroactive) to get the biggest results; how to tackle common motor (bradykinesia, tremor, balance) and non-motor symptoms (fatigue, sleep, mood, cognition); why meds + exercise work best together; and practical mindset and habit tips—plus how a strong healthcare team and community keep you progressing.
A few of the best core exercises to get started
