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 over 45 years of age
- Have a clinical diagnosis of osteoarthritis in either of their hips, knees or both and/or
- Have chronic pain in either of their hips, knees or both for at least 3 months

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 you 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
Enderby Leisure Centre, Blaby
Session Dates:
Monday 23rd October
Wednesday 25th October
Monday 30th October
Wednesday 1st November
Monday 6th November
Wednesday 8th November
Monday 13th November
Wednesday 15th November
Monday 20th November
Wednesday 22nd November
Monday 27th November
Wednesday 29th November
Session Times:
14:00 - 15:00 all sessions
Venue Address:
Enderby Leisure and Golf Centre
Mill Ln, Enderby, Leicester LE19 4LX
Parklands Leisure Centre, Oadby and Wigston
Session Dates:
COMING SOON!
Session Times:
Venue Address:
Parklands Leisure Centre
Washbrook Ln, Wigston Rd, Oadby, Leicester LE2 5QG
Contact:
Lucie Mugridge
0116 272 7523
info@activeblaby.org.uk
Gorse Covert Community Centre, Charnwood
Session Dates:
**FULLY BOOKED** - New dates coming soon. Please continue to self-refer by clicking the square box to the right
Tuesday 12th September
Thursday 14th September
Tuesday 19th September
Thursday 21st September
Tuesday 26th September
Thursday 28th September
Tuesday 3rd October
Thursday 5th October
Tuesday 10th October
Thursday 12th October
Tuesday 17th October
Thursday 19th October
Session Times:
11.15am-12.15pm (All Sessions)
Venue Address:
Gorse Covert Community Centre
Maxwell Dr, Loughborough LE11 4RZ
Harborough Leisure Centre, Harborough
Session Dates:
**This cohort has now started and can't accept new participants. Dates for new programmes will be released shortly**
- Monday 4th September
- Wednesday 6th September
- Monday 11th September
- Wednesday 13th September
- Monday 18th September
- Wednesday 20th September
- Monday 25th September
- Wednesday 27th September
- Monday 2nd October
- Wednesday 4th October
- Monday 9th October
- Wednesday 11th October
Session Times:
13:00-14:00 (Every Session)
Venue Address:
Harborough Leisure Centre
Northampton Road, Market Harborough LE16 9HF
Measham Leisure Centre
Session Dates:
**This cohort has now commenced and wont be able accept new participants. If you would like to be added to a waiting list for future ESCAPE-pain group in North West Leicestershire, please self-refer by clicking the web-link to the right of this box**
- Monday 25th September
- Friday 29th September
- Monday 2nd October
- Friday 6th October
- Monday 9th October
- Friday 13th October
- Monday 16th October
- Friday 20th October
- Monday 23rd October
- Friday 27th October
- Monday 30th October
- Friday 3rd November
Session Times:
14:15 - 15:15 every Monday
15:15 - 16:15 every Friday
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
- North West Leicestershire Link Officer
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- Telephone
- 01509 467483
- a.harris@active-together.org