According to sources, Kjell Johansson was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease, a neurological disorder that makes it difficult for the brain to control nerve signals that govern movement, ten years ago. He says walking football has slowed his Parkinson's symptoms. " He adds that his balance has improved and he can now walk on uneven surfaces, which he couldn't before, saying, "It is clear.
" Socially, walking football has helped Johansson by allowing him to make new friends. He has made 40 new friends through the activity, noting, "We have coffee after each training session and then you get to know more people. " It is unknown whether walking football has been scientifically proven to slow Parkinson's symptoms in general or how often Johansson participates in sessions.
It was noticeable already after a few months that I walked better.
The location or club where he plays walking football has not been specified.
It is clear. My balance has become better and I can walk on uneven surfaces which I couldn't before.
We have coffee after each training session and then you get to know more people. I have gotten 40 new friends, that's not bad.