Escape Pain is a rehabilitation programme designed to reduce pain and disability for people with chronic pain through education and exercise. The programme will not cure nor eliminate pain completely. However, it aims to reduce iam, improve physical function, self-confidence and the drepression and frustration that people with chronic pain often feel.
There are two programmes:
1. Osteoarthritis of hips/knees
2. Non-specific lower back pain
Each programme lasts 6-weeks with two 1 hour sessions. It is important to commit to attend all 12 sessions to gain the benefits of the programme.
Referral form to be completed by Healthcare Professional and returned to betterhealthkendal@gll.org, dropped off in person or posted to: Better Health, Kendal Leisure Centre, Burton Road, Kendal, LA9 7HR
Please speak to your Healthcare Professional who must refer you. If your Healthcare Professional is not registered with Escape Pain then please contact the Better Health Team at your local Better Leisure Centre. If your Healthcare Professional feels you may benefit from Escape Pain they will need to complete a referral form and send it to the Better Health Team, who will be in touch to screen your referral form and arrange the next steps.