In Partnership with University of Limerick Our Exercise Classes Are Back This November

We’re delighted to continue our partnership with the University of Limerick, School of Allied Health, to bring our community another six-week block of free online physiotherapy student-led exercise classes — specially designed for people living with Parkinson’s of any age.

Classes restart Friday, 7th November 2025, and run once a week for six weeks on Friday mornings.

🕤 Class Times:

  • Very Active Class: 10:30 AM
  • Active Class: 9:30 AM

About the Programme

This six-week online programme offers safe, effective, and supportive exercise sessions, led by UL physiotherapy students and supervised by a CORU-registered Physiotherapist. Classes are delivered live via Microsoft Teams, so you can join from the comfort of your home.

Each 45-minute class includes:

  • 5-minute warm-up
  • 3 x 10-minute circuits (strength, balance & cardio)
  • 5-minute cool-down
  • Group interaction with other members of the EOPD.ie community

What You’ll Need

  • A smartphone, tablet, laptop or desktop
  • Internet connection, with camera and microphone
  • Microsoft Teams app (support available if needed)
  • A sturdy chair with arms, light weights (e.g. soup cans), and water nearby

How to Join

  1. Read the Participant Information Leaflet and Home Checklist 👉 [EOPD Participant Information Leaflet Nov 25 and Home Checklist]
  2. Complete the Consent Form & Pre-Class Questionnaire (approx. 20 minutes) 👉 [Complete the form here]– This helps us assign you to the most suitable class level.
  3. You’ll receive an email confirming your class details.
  4. 24 hours before your first class, you’ll get the session link and final reminders.

Consent & Data Protection

Participation requires completing a consent form to ensure safety and appropriate class placement.

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

📩 Questions?

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

We’re proud to continue working with the University of Limerick to make physiotherapy-led exercise more accessible, inclusive, and empowering for people with Parkinson’s across Ireland.

Stay active. Stay connected. Stay supported.