BrainSpin Training

Preparations to support patients with Parkinson’s disease – the European BrainSpin project – are in full swing. Organized by Alma Mater University, a 3-day workshop (May 5–7, 2026) was held in Ljubljana to train table tennis coaches to work with patients with Parkinson’s disease. The project leader, Prof. Dr. Uroš Marušič, excellently connected top-level lectures delivered by eminent specialists. In a very relaxed atmosphere, we gained a wealth of knowledge and practical advice, all aimed at providing the best possible support to patients with Parkinson’s disease.

The workshop hosted a large number of participants from Slovenia (Marjan Marušič, Marjan Omerzelj, Jadran Bertok, Peter Gregorič, and Bojan Kreft), Italy (Sonja Milič), Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Greece, and Germany (notably Isabell Mayer). The indomitable Karlheinz Reinfrank also shared his personal experience with the disease.

Following the practical implementation of training exercises (4 groups, each successfully demonstrating 4–6 specific exercises), all participants received a Certificate of Completion for the first part of the training.