Positive Steps Physiotherapy

08/10/2026

Last month we were working on gait ! Scarf sn**ch is a great exercise to practice arm swing, trunk rotation and balance !

01/10/2026

The day is here for this epic challenge the kids are doing!! Please donate if u can ❤️🙏

Hi, and welcome to our Cash for Kids Sports Challenge fundraising page! We're raising money to help us enable more local disadvantaged children to get active and involved in our sport, and we'd love your help! All the money we raise we'll keep, plus we could win an extra £5,000, £2,500 or £1,500 ...

24/09/2026

One week to go !! Please sponsor if you can ❤️

Our fantastic swimmers will be in action on Thursday 1st October with a target of 352miles to swim over the session - the equivalent from going from Dumfries to John O’ Groats!

This fundraising event will be a huge challenge so any support would be greatly appreciated.

Good luck Team - you’ve got this! 💪🏼💙🌟💙

https://www.cashforkidsgive.co.uk/campaign/sports-challenge-dumfries-galloway/fundraisers/dumfries-amateur-swimming-club/

05/08/2026

Just wanted to share some of our own pictures of Alec - he was always very supportive of us setting up our classes for people with Parkinson’s and even agreed to be our “poster boy” ❤️

05/08/2026

Such a privilege to know Alec. He was one of our amazing PD warriors and always- such a kind man who always brought an element of humour to the classes. He will be greatly missed ❤️

16/07/2026

16/07/2026

Exercising in this heat is never easy but all classes have been working on strength this month! 💪
Go Team !! Well done 👏

14/07/2026

If u have a new diagnosis of Parkinson’s the local branch will fund an initial assessment with us - message to find out more 👍

22/06/2026

Having a strategy for freezing of gait can make such a big difference 👍

When freezing happens, your brain may need a different “cue” to restart movement.

This week in PLUS, we’re exploring practical cueing strategies like:
🎵 Rhythm
👣 Stepping targets
🗣 Counting out loud
🚶 Marching before walking

Small strategies can make a big difference when movement feels stuck.

28/05/2026

Would you try a levodopa inhaler to manage Parkinson’s “off” periods?

NHS Scotland is deciding whether to make levodopa inhalers available for people who are experiencing “off” periods (when Parkinson’s medicines stop working).

Inbrija is a form of powdered levodopa. It’s loaded into an inhaler device a bit like those used by people with asthma. It typically works more quickly than taking another Parkinson’s tablet, and may be more convenient than an apomorphine injection.

Published research suggests it could be a useful tool in the box for treating some people with Parkinson’s.

But we want to know what you think of the idea…

Would you be interested in trying a levodopa inhaler to manage off periods? Why?

Please tell us below, message us, or email Tanith at [email protected] to tell us what you think!

Please note that Inbreja is not yet approved for use in Scotland. If it is approved, it may not be the best treatment for any individual. You should always discuss this with your Parkinson’s team.