A walking football programme is getting people living with Parkinsons moving.
The initiative is a collaboration between Parkinson’s UK and the Walking Football Association (WFA) aiming to offer accessibility and enjoyment to Parkinson’s patients in England and Scotland.
Launched in February last year, 15 football clubs and grassroots teams across England have been beneficiaries of almost £6,000 in grant funding.
This has fostered the growth of more walking football projects and encouraged the participation of people with the disease in active, social settings.
Since the joint venture launched, over 100 new Parkinson’s walking footballers have slipped on their boots.
Premier League teams such as Arsenal FC and Nottingham Forest FC are among big clubs who have started walking football projects, using the sport as a means to engage those living with long-term health conditions.
The programme’s success has been covered by BBC’s Match of the Day, helping to highlight the positive impact of walking football within Parkinson’s communities…
Original source: https://twitter.com/JoArcher7/status/1788485680588271826
Author: The Walking Football
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