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ArticleParkinson's disease2026

Views and Experiences of Online Exercise Groups for People With Parkinson's Disease: A Qualitative Study.

James Alexander, Caroline Appel, Yiota Constantinou, Anette Schrag

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Article in Parkinson's disease, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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4 authors.

James AlexanderDepartment of Clinical and Movement Neurosciences, Queen Square Institute of Neurology, University College London, London, UK, ucl.ac.uk.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9459-7228
Caroline AppelCamden Neurology & Stroke Service, Central & North West London NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0000-5735-8925
Yiota ConstantinouDepartment of Allied Health, School of Health and Medical Sciences, City St George's University of London, London, UK.
Anette SchragDepartment of Clinical and Movement Neurosciences, Queen Square Institute of Neurology, University College London, London, UK, ucl.ac.uk.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9872-6680

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Background: Online exercise groups for people with Parkinson's disease (PwP) are increasing in popularity, but little is known about PwP's experiences with them. Objective: To explore the views and experiences of PwP who have utilised Parkinson's disease-specific online exercise groups. Methods: A qualitative study utilising semistructured interviews and thematic analysis in a purposive sample of PwP who had participated in an online exercise group. Results: Nine participants (5 females) with a mean age of 69.5 (63-78) years and a mean disease duration of 9.1 (3-20) years participated. Analysis revealed three overarching themes: Conclusion: Online exercise groups may play an important role in future Parkinson's disease management by offering greater access to exercise. They may also perpetuate inequalities for PwP and lack the social engagement many PwP seek. Hybrid group exercise, a combination of online and face-to-face classes, could provide this. Providers must develop classes that are tailored to PwP and delivered by well-informed instructors.

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digital healthe-healthexercisegroup-based exerciseonline exerciseParkinson’s diseasephysical activityqualitative

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