Play more. Move better. Smile often.
Padel4Parkinsons brings people living with Parkinson's together through padel, one of the world's fastest-growing racquet sports.
Played in doubles on a small enclosed court, padel involves constant movement, hand-eye coordination, and quick reactions. For people with Parkinson's, this combination can help to improve balance, stability, and motor control, targeting the very things the condition affects most.
Our sessions are social, supportive, and genuinely fun. Partners and carers are welcome to play too. No experience needed, all welcome.
We run affordable coached sessions at venues in Buckinghamshire, with plans to grow across the UK.
From Our Participants
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"We all have coffee afterwards. It's a social thing as much as anything."
Aileen
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"I used to get painful spasms, but they're now a thing of the past."
Chris
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"Since playing, I fall over less, my grip is stronger, and my legs, feet, and balance have all improved."
Marie
How does playing padel help with Parkinson’s?
Watch this short video to hear how playing padel has helped some of our participants.
HOW IT WORKS
STEP 1- BOOK A SESSION
STEP 2- USE OUR EQUIPMENT
STEP 3- PLAY, LAUGH, REPEAT
WHO WE ARE
Padel4Parkinsons was founded by Garry and Mark, two people living with Parkinson's who discovered that playing padel was making a real difference to their balance, coordination, and confidence.
What started as a personal discovery has grown into a community programme, bringing people together on court every week for coaching, social play, and a lot of laughs. The sessions are led by our coaches, Matt and Becca, and supported by a small team of dedicated volunteers.
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