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ESCAPE-pain
What is ESCAPE-pain?
Sometimes called the ‘knee or hip class’, ESCAPE-pain is a rehabilitation programme designed to reduce pain and disability for people who have had knee and/or hip pain for at least 3 months.
The ESCAPE-pain course is an award-winning group education and tailored exercise programme, which is clinically proven to benefit people with hip and knee osteoarthritis. The ESCAPE-pain course is free and run twice a week over five or six consecutive weeks and requires attendance at all sessions for maximum benefit. It is delivered by gym instructors, who have received special training from NHS physios and community teams.
What can I get from a course?
- Information and support to help better manage chronic joint pain and lead a more active life
- A group exercise programme tailored to individual needs
- A chance to socialise with and learn from other people living with osteoarthritis
- Following the course you will have access to the gym for ongoing management
How do I sign up?
The gyms delivering the free programme can be found below. Please use their contact details to make enquiries or to book your place:
- Greenway Centre in Southmead: Telephone 0117 950 3335 or email info@southmead.org
- Brunel Fitness Centre in Speedwell: Telephone 0117 377 0098 or email bristol@almsport.co.uk
- Circadian Trust in Bradley Stoke, Kingswood, Longwell Green, Thornbury and Yate: Telephone 01454 865798 or email Jim.Rollo@circadiantrust.org
- Imperial Sports Ground in Brislington: Telephone 0117 903 8681 or email Limara@imperialsportground.co.uk
- Age UK Somerset in Weston and Worle: Telephone 01823 345626 or email dawn.jenkins@ageuksomerset.org.uk
Testimonials
“I am very pleased that my arthritic knees are not as painful and my overall ability to carry out everyday activities has really improved.”
“It has really changed my life in the way that I manage my knee pain, and the confidence it has given me.”
“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.”
“I started barely able to walk with two sticks and in constant pain. It has taken time, nearly two months, but today I am walking without help and generally pain free.”
For further information
Visit the ESCAPE-pain website at www.escape-pain.org
ESCAPE-pain is also available as a free smart phone app & online through the website. These will guide you through exercise videos and provide you with information to help you better. However, they are best used alongside the course.