About this episode

This episode discusses the benefits of Walking Soccer for individuals with Parkinson's, focusing on community and confidence building.

Soccer and Parkinson's may not seem like an obvious connection—but for a growing number of people around the world, the beautiful game offers far more than exercise. In this episode of the Parkinson's Podcast, Chris Krueger talks with Keith Sides about his experience participating in a Walking Soccer for Parkinson's program. Together, they discuss balance, coordination, confidence, community, and the value of trying something new after a Parkinson's diagnosis. Whether you're a lifelong soccer fan or have never kicked a ball before, this conversation explores how finding enjoyable ways to move can support living well with Parkinson's. Read the blog post about the Walking Soccer for Parkinson's program and find links to other resources about walking soccer: https://dpf.org/soccer-and-parkinsons Learn more about Parkinson's and find support: https://dpf.org Sign up for updates on webinars, events, and resources for the Parkinson's community: https://dpf.org/newsletter-signup Davis Phinney Foundation, Copyright 2026

People in this episode

Host: Chris Krueger

Guest: Keith Sides

Topics covered

• Walking Soccer
• Parkinson's
• Community
• Confidence
• Exercise
• Balance
• Coordination

Keywords

• Parkinson's
• Walking Soccer
• exercise
• community
• confidence
• balance
• coordination

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Davis Phinney Foundation

More episodes of The Parkinson's Podcast

• A Pocketful of Hope: The Harmonica Parkinson's Project · July 16, 2026 · 16 min
• What Makes Gravel Cycling Different—and Why It Matters for Parkinson's · July 8, 2026 · 36 min
• Urinary Urgency, Vertigo, and Vision Changes: Parkinson's and the Senses (Part 3) · May 27, 2026 · 15 min
• Sensory Overload, Proprioception, and Touch: Parkinson's and the Senses (Part 2) · May 20, 2026 · 17 min
• Phantosmia, Lost Flavors, and More: Parkinson's and the Senses (Part 1): · May 14, 2026 · 17 min

Explore listener stats, chart rankings, contacts and more on the The Parkinson's Podcast podcast page.