‘I feel like I haven’t got Parkinson’s when I play’
Some people with Parkinson’s said they would “forget” they had the condition when they were playing walking football.
A walking football festival took place in Bridgwater on Sunday, to raise funds for Parkinson’s UK and Young Somerset, which supports thousands of children annually.
The tournament brought together three Parkinson’s UK teams and three Young Somerset teams, all playing for a trophy.
Walking football is played at a slow pace, with players not allowed to run.
Caroline Pike, 60, who lives with Parkinson’s said: “The brain is so enthusiastic about doing everything you want to do when you’re on the pitch, like pass the ball, look up towards your colleagues, you actually feel like you haven’t got Parkinson’s at all.”
“And then I go longer without having any symptoms,” she added…
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