Health and Safety Notice
Before beginning our exercise programme, please take a moment to read through this information. If helpful, a family member or friend may assist you with reading. By subscribing, you confirm that you have read and understood the information below.
These exercise videos are provided by The Parkinson’s Coach (a trading name of Edge 360 Fitness Limited).
What these videos are for
- These videos provide general fitness and wellbeing guidance for people living with Parkinson's.
- They are not medical advice and do not provide a medical diagnosis or treatment.
- They are not a substitute for guidance from your GP, neurologist, physiotherapist, or healthcare team.
Important information about Parkinson’s
Parkinson’s affects everyone differently, and symptoms can change from day to day.
This means that not every exercise will be suitable for everyone, all of the time.
Because Parkinson’s can affect movement and balance, some exercises may involve a higher level of risk than for people without the condition. This may include:
- Balance difficulties
- Freezing of movement
- Falls
Looking after yourself while exercising
All exercise involves some level of risk. This may include:
- Falls or injury
- Fatigue or muscle soreness
- Dizziness
- Changes in symptoms
We encourage you to choose exercises that feel safe and appropriate for you.
You should:
- Move at your own pace
- Modify or skip any exercise that doesn’t feel right
- Stop straight away if you have chest pain, feel unwell, dizzy, unusually unsteady, or experience any significant or unusual pain. If this happens, you should seek medical advice.
- Make sure your exercise area is clear of obstacles, rugs, or hazards before you begin
Some people choose to exercise barefoot. Only do so if it feels appropriate and safe for you, and if your environment allows you to do so safely.
Before you start
We strongly encourage you to speak with your healthcare provider before starting, especially if you:
- Have balance or mobility difficulties
- Have heart or other health conditions
- Have had recent falls
- Are unsure whether exercise is right for you
About the videos
These videos are not supervised in real time, and we are unable to provide medical or emergency assistance.
Please exercise in a safe environment and use support if needed, such as:
- A chair
- A wall or rail
- Having someone nearby
Acceptance of risk
By using these videos, you acknowledge and accept the general risks associated with exercise, including the additional risks linked to exercising when living with Parkinson’s.
You agree to exercise at your own pace and within your own limits, based on how you feel each day.
Agreement
By continuing to use these videos, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agree to this health notice.
If you do not agree, please do not use the videos.
