Greenock Telegraph, UK

MIRACLE man Michael Thompson hopes his new wonder drug can help get him back into his beloved gym.

The Telegraph told how the revolutionary treatment apomorphine has transformed the life of the Parkinson's sufferer.

Now the former Mr Inverclyde bodybuilder hopes to get back to lifting weights.

His wife Elizabeth said: "He is desperate to start weightlifting again and would love to go back to the sports centre across the road.

"That's what kept him going on all these years. It was why Parkinson's didn't progress so quickly. I think he could be much worse."

Michael, of Nelson Street, spent 30 years in the sports centre training and helping others.

But in recent years his 15-year fight with Parkinson's had taken its toll and he was unable to walk.

In the end Michael was only able to go the centre with a carer, until doctors stepped in to offer him the groundbreaking treatment.

Michael, left, said: "I used to train six days a week. I love bodybuilding. I would love to go back across the road."

Inverclyde Leisure, which runs the sports centre, said they'd be delighted to have him back.

Development manager Andy McGilp said Michael was an inspiration to others battling illness.

He said: "Michael is a really positive example in terms of the benefit of weight training. It is unfortunate that he developed this illness.

"For his own safety he could only participate in weights activity with the help of a carer.

"We are delighted at how the drug is working and we would love to welcome him back."

The development manager highlighted that sports and physical activity is an excellent way of combating illness.

He added: "People are more than welcome to come in and talk to us about what we can do for them."