Physical activity is a key element in Parkinson’s disease management. It reduces the impact of disease symptoms, improves cognitive function and has a neuroprotective effect. You can join online Parkinson’s exercise groups in the comfort of your home, or in person with a group near you.
Parkinson Québec works with health professionals who know Parkinson’s disease and who accompany you safely throughout the activities. Several activities are available to you on our platform. You can exercise in the comfort of your home. Participate in an online exercise group that meets your needs at a time that is convenient for you.
Class Schedule – Spring 2024
Tuesday and Thursday from 11 am to noon
First Class: Tuesday, April 2nd, 2024
Last Class: Thursday, March 27th, 2024
Please wear comfortable clothes and exercise shoes. You can do the exercises sitting on a sturdy chair or standing.
Facilitated by a kinesiologist, these exercises (beginner-intermediate) allow for muscle strengthening, improve balance and physical endurance.
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Class Schedule – Spring 2024
Monday from 9h30am to 10h30am
Wednesday from 11am to 12 am
First Class: Wednesday, April 3rd, 2024
Last Class: Wednesday, June 26th, 2024
No classes will be given on Monday May 20 and Monday June 24 due to public holidays
Please wear comfortable clothing and exercise shoes. Keep a sturdy chair nearby in case you need it. Exercises are done standing for several minutes.
Facilitated by a kinesiologist, these exercises (intermediate-advanced) provide muscle strengthening, improve balance and physical endurance.
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Class Schedule – Spring 2024
Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6h30 pm to 7h30 pm
First class: Tuesday April 2nd, 2024
Last class: Thursday June 27th, 2024
Under expert guidance, you will work on your voice and speech. You will also explore the principles of voice production, articulation, prosody and resonance.
This workshop, led by students supervised by speech therapists and a speech therapy professor, offers many benefits
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Class Schedule – Spring 2024
Friday from 10:30 am to 11:30 am
First class: Friday April 5th, 2024
Last class: Friday June 28th, 2024
No equipment is required, but you can bring a mat, a block, and a strap if you have them. We recommend wearing comfortable attire.
Hosted by experts in yogatherapy, this exercise class provides numerous benefits like improvement of balance, flexibility, coordination, and muscle strength.
Sessions focus on specific symptoms of Parkinson’s disease, suitable for all levels and including individually adjusted postures.
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If you have any problems registering, you can call our colleague Diane at 514-861-4422 ext. 270 or by email at inscriptions@parkinsonquebec.ca.
Physical activity in groups and in person helps with motivation and perseverance.
Find an exercise group near you.
