Ping Pong
This is no ordinary Ping Pong class
Brain Workouts
This is not just Ping Pong, its neuro workouts for your brain. Recall names, places, numbers ... your car keys!
Dexterity
We use exercises to help with fall prevention.
Memory Assist
Playback games, finger exercises, numbers and shapes woven into the sport assist with recollection. Training the brain to recall.
Welcome to Ping Pong for PD
Ping Pong runs Tuesday & Thursdays at the LE Phillips Senior Center from 11.45am
If you have PD or a memory condition and would like to get involved?Join a class here
Skills You will Learn
DEXTERITY
Hand/EYE
Fall
Prevention
Key benefits
Key benefits
Table tennis has been proven to assist in all the listed areas for folks with PD as well as general play. If you have PD or a motor neural condition and would like to partake? Join a class here
Physical health benefits
Stimulate the brain
Promote quick thinking
Memory workouts
Arm, Leg coordination
Help improve reaction time
Improve reflexes
Fall Prevention
Lessen depression & anxiety
Dexterity, reach and motion
Agility & flexibility
Hand-eye coordination.
It's fun with friends
Camaraderie & support
Mental health improvement
1Sign up for the program and let us know in advance you are coming.
2We chart your progress while you play, exercise and workout and give you feedback
3We will maintain healthy support and aid your development
4It's friendly and a good company.
Example Paddle Drills
There are many effective drills and routines to practice that assist development of hand eye coordination, triggering rapid response and building up skills to help with the every day.