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Sheffield City Boxing Expands Training for Brain Injury Patients

3/30/2026

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Sheffield City Boxing will expand its training to include adults with brain injuries, following a successful three-month Parkinson's trial.
England Boxing initially funded the trial, which offered non-contact sessions for Parkinson's patients.
After the trial, Brendan Warburton, Sheffield City Boxing coach, decided to continue sessions and include dementia and stroke patients.
Warburton says the club emphasizes community and focuses on balance and coordination instead of punches.

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Sheffield City Boxing will expand its training to include adults with brain injuries, following a successful three-month Parkinson's trial.
England Boxing initially funded the trial, which offered non-contact sessions for Parkinson's patients.
After the trial, Brendan Warburton, Sheffield City Boxing coach, decided to continue sessions and include dementia and stroke patients.
Warburton says the club emphasizes community and focuses on balance and coordination instead of punches.