EOPD.ie & University of Limerick’s Free Online Physiotherapy student-led Exercise Classes

We are delighted to continue our partnership with the University of Limerick, School of Allied Health, bringing our community ongoing access to physiotherapy student-led online exercise classes designed for people living with Early Onset Parkinson’s Disease (EOPD) with the next six week block recommencing in September!

Dates: 10th September – 15th October 2025

EOPD Physiotherapy Student-led Online Exercise Classes

This six-week programme delivers safe, effective, and free weekly online exercise sessions. The classes are student-led, supervised by a CORU Registered Physiotherapist, and can be accessed from your own home.

🖥️ What the service involves

  • Weekly 45-minute online classes via Microsoft Teams
  • Programme structure:
    • 5-minute warm-up
    • 3 x 10-minute circuits (strength, balance & cardio)
    • 5-minute cool-down
  • Group sessions with other EOPD.ie members
  • Delivered by supervised UL Physiotherapy students

📱 What you need

  • A smartphone, tablet, laptop or desktop
  • Reliable internet access
  • Microphone & camera (most devices have these built-in)
  • Microsoft Teams app (support provided if needed)
  • Equipment: water, sturdy chair with arms, light weights like soup cans

✅ Consent & Data Protection

Participation requires completing a Consent Form and Pre-Class Questionnaire to ensure you understand the programme and to help tailor classes to your needs.

  • Data is used only for this programme and stored securely.
  • Anonymised data may be used in reports or presentations.
  • You may withdraw consent at any time.

📝 How to Join

  1. Read the participant information leaflet and home checklist in full here 👉 Information leaflet and Home Checklist
  2. Complete the Consent Form & Pre-Class Questionnaire (approx. 20 minutes to help allocate you to the most appropriate class): 👉 Complete the form here
  3. You’ll receive an email with your class information.
  4. 24 hours before your scheduled class, you’ll get the link and any final details.

📩 Questions?

Contact Bronagh Conroy, Physiotherapist
📧 bronagh.conroy@ul.ie | 📞 086 023 5021

We’re proud to continue working with the University of Limerick to bring this innovative telehealth service to the EOPD community, helping people stay active, connected, and supported.