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Kickstart Exercise & Empower Parkinson’s (KEEP) Programme

Supported by Lien Foundation

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Parkinson’s Disease (PD) is currently the second most common and fastest growing neurodegenerative disorder.

In 2019, more than 8,000 people in Singapore were estimated to be living with PD. Now in 2026, that figure is estimated to have exceeded 10,000, due to Singapore's ageing population (Source: National Neuroscience Institute).

Regular exercise is just as important as medication in helping people with Parkinson's stay active, independent and connected. However, access to specialised PD rehabilitation has been limited​.

What is KEEP?

KEEP is designed to empower people with PD to stay active, independent and connected through rehabilitation, education, peer support and caregiver engagement.

It offers a specialised exercise and rehabilitation programme for people with Parkinson’s, providing a structured rehabilitation pathway with personalised support and guidance.

It is co-designed by a multidisciplinary team of Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Medical Social Workers, and PD movement disorder specialists from the National Neuroscience Institute (NNI) and Tan Tock Seng Hospital (TTSH).

There are currently two KEEP programmes: KEEP Fit, and KEEP Active.

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KEEP Fit

KEEP Fit is an exercise programme that aims to improve fitness and strength while addressing your unique movement challenges. 

Physiotherapists will aid you in safe and targeted exercise training with heart rate monitoring. There will be fitness evaluation to keep track of your progress.

Sessions are twice weekly over a period of 12 weeks.

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KEEP Active

KEEP Active is a rehabilitation programme aimed to manage PD symptoms and improve quality of life.

Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists will help you practice daily living activities, movement strategies and fall prevention. There will be functional evaluation to keep track of your progress.

Sessions are twice weekly over a period of 12 weeks.

Where is KEEP available?

We are partnering with 6 community partners (Asian Women’s Welfare Association (AWWA), Care Corner, NTUC Health, Parkinson Society Singapore, St Luke’s ElderCare and St Luke’s Hospital) to offer the KEEP programme at various locations across Singapore.

KEEP will be rolling out in phases across 13 Day Rehabilitation Centres (DRCs) in Singapore, from January 2026 to March 2027. The list of 13 centres as well as their commencement dates can be found below:

How do I join KEEP?

  1. Get a referral from your doctor at a hospital, clinic or General Practitioner (GP).
  2. Choose your preferred Day Rehabilitation Centre (DRC)
  3. Your referral will be processed by the Agency for Integrated Care, and shared with your chosen centre.
  4. A physiotherapist from the DRC will reach out to you to understand your needs. They will make recommendations for either the KEEP Fit or KEEP Active programme.
  5. Once enrolled, KEEP Project Coordinators will check in with you every six months for two years.
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This page was last updated 29 October 2026.