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I have been living with Parkinson’s since 2017 and consider physical activity, especialy Table Tennis, to be a vital part of my regime that helps me to manage my symptoms. Physical activity is not a substitute for medication but is in my view just as important. This site contains my blogs about physical activties, my participation in Parkinson’s table tennis events, including the challenges of travelling and some mental health experiences I have been through.
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Getting back to Activity
A blog by Brian Carson Background In my last blog I mentioned having an enforced break from physical activity while recovering from a hernia operation. As expected this was a difficult period for me personally and probably for those around me as they had to put up with my grumpiness about not being able to… Read more
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Is it OK to not be OK?
A Blog by Brian Carson Dec 22 The blog below was written in September this year. At the time of writing I was not coping well with my Parkinson’s. I had convinced myself that despite all the Parkinson’s focussed activity I have been involved in, deterioration as my condition worsened was inevitable. I began thinking… Read more
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PP Parkinson’s Table Tennis World Championships
Pula, Croatia 12 – 16 October 2022 A Blog by Brian Carson This years world championships took place in Pula in Croatia over 5 days. This blog is a description of my experience of the event. I was fortunate enough to attend and play as a member of a UK group of 11 players, 8… Read more
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Parkinson’s National UK Table Tennis Championship
Parkinson’s National UK Table Tennis Championship 7 August 2022 This event was held at Drumchapel Table Tennis Club in Glasgow. This is the second time this competition has taken place, the first event was at St Neots in August 2021. I have the privilege of being part of the Parkinson’s Table Tennis Scotland committee and… Read more
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Parkinson’s German Open Table Tennis Championships (27 – 29 May)
This competition for people with Parkinson’s (PWP) took place in Bad Homburg in Germany between 27 and 29 May. This was the second time the event has taken place, the first iteration was held at Nordhorn in September 2021. I was fortunate in being part of a small group of UK players participating this year… Read more
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Parkinson’s Walking Football (Glasgow)
Parkinson’s Walking Football, a blog by Brian Carson 29 April 2022 A slight change of topic for this blog. As mentioned previously I participate in various sports and exercise classes to help me manage my Parkinson’s Disease. In recent months I have been fortunate in being able to participate in a walking football programme designed… Read more
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