PD Conquerors and Pilates Rehabilitation (Retford)

About Parkinson’s Conquerors:

Run by Tricia Richardson and Jo Pritchard, "Parkinson's Conquerors" is an exercise programme that aims to slow down the progress of Parkinson’s. Research suggests that exercise of the correct type, the correct frequency, and the correct intensity, can slow down the progress of Parkinson's, especially when started in the early stages. Physio Pilates Retford have developed their own programme, combining skills learned and developed from PD Warrior (they ran the licensed PDW classes for 4 years), with their own expertise in Physiotherapy, Pilates, and Exercise for Parkinson's. Tricia and Jo are both actively involved in the Parkinson's UK Excellence Network's Exercise Hub; this includes keeping up to date with the latest developments in scientific research, and with all things exercise. The classes are predominantly exercise-based but also include education and a hub for peer-support and professional advice in a group setting.

About Physio-led Pilates classes and 1:1 Physiotherapy and Pilates sessions:

Physio Pilates Retford run 16 small Physio-led Pilates classes each week, for support with rehabilitation and on-going injury prevention. All exercises can be modified to personal needs and physical ability. These sessions offer many benefits for people living with Parkinson's including work on balance, posture, flexibility, coordination, strength, and general wellbeing. The main prerequisites for mat-based classes are the ability to get on and off the floor independently, and the ability to follow instructions in a group environment. Physio Pilates Retford also runs one chair-based neuro-specific Pilates class each week; this may have a waiting list. Two of the team have lectured on Pilates and Physiotherapy for Parkinson’s at national level and also offer private Physiotherapy for all stages of Parkinson’s.

• Parkinson’s Conquerors classes (including PD Warrior content) (£120 to £180 per 12-week course)
• Physiotherapy-led Pilates classes for neurological conditions (£110 per 12-week course)
• Private Parkinson’s Physiotherapy sessions (from £45 per session)

Find out More 

To find out more about any of the services offered, please contact Jo Pritchard by emailing [email protected] or by calling 07543 944 938 or 01777 948 120.

You can also find out more about these classes by visiting the website: www.physiopilatesretford.co.uk