Annie says the sport has improved her stability, balance and core strength (Image: Annie Booth) As Euro 2024 fever sweeps England, people living with Parkinson’s are reaping the benefits of enjoying the sport at a slower pace - by playing walking football. Running is banned and one foot must remain in contact with the ground under rules established when the slower game was invented in 2011. Thousands of men and women typically in their 40s and 50s now take part at clubs across the country.
Some, like 57-year-old Annie Booth, find the regular exercise and team spirit help them cope with long-term health conditions. function loadOvpScript(){let el=document.createElement('script');el.
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