ESCAPE-pain is an education and exercise programme for people with chronic joint pain or osteoarthritis.
Sometimes called the 'knee or hip class', ESCAPE-pain is a rehabilitation programme designed to reduce pain and disability for people who:
- Are typically over 45 years of age
- Knee and/or hip Osteoarthritis or
- Knee and/or hip pain for at least 3 months
Through ESCAPE-pain I've still got my livelihood
Hear from one of our ESCAPE-pain participants Michael who shares his journey.
Gorse Covert ESCAPE-pain group in Loughborough receiving their graduation certificates.
Whitwick and Coalville Leisure Centre ESCAPE-pain participants receiving their certificates
I have benefited 100% from the class. My knee is much improved and I have a training programme to help me with the rest of my life.
What will I get from attending ESCAPE-pain?
Information, advice and support from a Physiotherapist or exercise professional to help better manage your chronic joint pain and lead a more active life.
A group exercise programme tailored to your individual needs and a chance to socialise with and learn from other people living with arthritis.
How does the programme work?
You will attend two classes a week for 6 weeks, for a total of 12 classes. Each class starts with a brief (20 minutes) discussion around a set theme, (i.e. pain; what it is, simple ways to reduce it using heat, ice or rest-activity cycling). This is then followed by 40 minutes of a circuit type exercise programme.
It is important to commit to attending all 12 of the sessions in order to gain the benefits of the programme.
How do I sign up?
Please review the local venue and timetable opportunities below and click the relevant self-referral link. You'll then be asked a few questions to ensure ESCAPE-pain will be appropriate to your needs. A local co-ordinator will contact you shortly after you have completed the self-referral questionnaire.
Use these quick links to get you to a venue timetable quicker:
Frequently asked Questions - all you need to know about ESCAPE-pain
Blaby & Oadby and Wigston
Session Dates:
**Details Coming Soon**
Click the ESCAPE-pain logo to the right if you'd like to be placed on a waiting list and/or offered alternative support.
Session Times:
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Venue Address:
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Sport in Desford
Session Dates:
**Please note this cohort has now commenced. If you'd like to be added to a waiting list for a future cohort, please click the ESCAPE-pain logo on the right**
- Monday 3rd June
- Thursday 6th June
- Monday 10th June
- Thursday 13th June
- Monday 17th June
- Thursday 20th June
- Monday 24th June
- Thursday 27th June
- Monday 1st July
- Thursday 4th July
- Monday 8th July
- Thursday 11th July
Session Times:
14:00 - 15:00 (every session)
Venue Address:
Sport in Desford
Peckleton Ln
Leicester
LE9 9JU
Castle Donington Spital Pavilion
Session Dates:
Monday September 16th
Wednesday September 18th
Monday September 23rd
Wednesday September 25th
Monday September 30th
Wednesday October 2nd
Monday October 7th
Wednesday October 9th
Monday October 14th
Wednesday October 16th
Monday October 21st
Wednesday October 23rd
Session Time:
13:45 -14:45 (all sessions)
Venue Address:
Spital Park Pavilion
Castle Donington,
Derby
DE74 2NQ
Charnwood
Session Dates:
**Details coming soon**
Click the ESCAPE-pain logo to the right if you'd like to be placed on a waiting list and/or offered alternative support.
Session Times:
**Details coming soon**
Venue Address:
Gorse Covert Community Centre
Maxwell Dr, Loughborough LE11 4RZ
Harborough
Session Dates:
**Details coming soon**
Click the ESCAPE-pain logo to the right if you'd like to be placed on a waiting list and/or offered alternative support.
Session Times:
Venue Address:
Measham Leisure Centre
Session Dates:
**Please note this cohort will not accept new participants. Please click the ESCAPE-logo on the right to enquire about future opportunities**
Monday June 10th
Wednesday June 12th
Monday June 17th
Wednesday June 19th
Monday June 24th
Wednesday June 26th
Monday July 1st
Wednesday July 3rd
Monday July 8th
Wednesday July 10th
Monday July 15th
Wednesday July 17th
Session Times:
1:45pm - 2:45pm (all sessions)
Venue Address:
Measham Leisure Centre
22 High St
Measham
Swadlincote
DE12 7HR
For more information, please contact:
Andrew Harris
Development Manager
Active Together
I am working flexibly in the office or at home, therefore please contact me via email or phone number provided.
My areas of responsibility are:
- Active Referral (Leicestershire Central Coordination)
- ESCAPE-pain (Leicestershire Central Coordination LCC funded pilots)
- Fit4Surgery Prehabilitation (Cancer) Programme
- Walk, Run, Cycle Together
- Place based support for Charnwood, Hinckley & Bosworth, Melton & North West Leicestershire
- Supporting lower socio economic groups
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- Telephone
- 01509 467483
- a.harris@active-together.org