Parkinson's England Table Tennis

Find out more about PETT, PETT’s aims and how we will achieve our aims

Our aims

Our aims are to:

promote the benefits of playing table tennis for people with Parkinson’s
inform individuals who want to play on where they can do so
ensure that people with Parkinson’s are told about the benefits of table tennis (as well as exercise in general) and where to play, by health professionals, including at or soon after diagnosis
support existing local groups encourage and support people to set up new groups
promote information about Parkinson’s table tennis tournaments in England and internationally.

How will we achieve our aims

We will use a range of methods, including to:

Building a bank of resources such as videos and guides

establish, maintain and grow a network of individuals, groups and organisations involved in Parkinson’s table tennis

develop and share relevant information about topics such as coaching, funding, inclusion, accessibility and supportive table tennis clubs

engage with influencers such as local and national media, politicians and health professionals

work in partnership with local, national and international organisations such as local authorities, NHS Trusts, Parkinson’s UK, Table Tennis England and PingPongParkinson’s

Support and/or set up occasional events and tournaments

Parkinson’s England Table Tennis

Exercise is the most effective way to slow down the progression of Parkinson’s, and table tennis is one of the most effective forms of exercise. It is aerobic, improves hand-eye co-ordination, balance and reflexes, and stimulates various parts of the brain.

Table tennis is very sociable and very accessible.

Table tennis is good fun, whether you are a complete beginner, an occasional social player, or an experienced competitor.

There are many local groups in England, many of which have been set up by people with Parkinson’s.

Hundreds of people with Parkinson’s in England play table tennis regularly. Many take part in local, UK and international competitions, both Parkinson’s specific, and mainstream