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 knee and/or hip pain for at least 3 months
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:
COMING SOON!
Session Times:
Venue Address:
Enderby Leisure Centre, Mill Lane, Enderby, Leicester LE19 4LX
Contact:
Darren Farish
0116 2727703
info@activeblaby.org.uk
Huncote Leisure Centre, Blaby
Session Dates:
COMING SOON!
Session Time:
Venue Address:
Huncote Leisure Centre
Sports Field Ln, Huncote, Leicester LE9 3BN
Contact:
Darren Farish
0116 2727703
info@activeblaby.org.uk
Ashby Leisure Centre and Lido, North West Leicestershire
Provisional Session Dates:
- Monday 5th June
- Wednesday 7th June
- Monday 12th June
- Wednesday 14th June
- Monday 19th June
- Wednesday 21st June
- Monday 26th June
- Wednesday 28th June
- Monday 3rd July
- Wednesday 5th July
- Monday 10th July
- Wednesday 12th July
Session Time:
11:45-12:45 (Every session)
Venue Address:
Ashby Leisure Centre and Lido
North St, Ashby-de-la-Zouch LE65 1HU
Contact:
Tom Bodle
01530 454839
tom.bodle@nwleicestershire.gov.uk
Gorse Covert Community Centre, Charnwood
Session Dates:
- Monday 20th March
- Wednesday 22nd March
- Monday 27th March
- Wednesday 29th March
- Monday April 3rd
- Wednesday April 5th
- Monday April 10th (TBC)
- Wednesday April 12th
- Monday April 17th
- Wednesday April 19th
- Monday April 24th
- Wednesday April 26th
Session Times:
12:30 - 13:30 (Every Monday)
13:00 - 14:00 (Every Wednesday)
Venue Address:
Gorse Covert Community Centre
Maxwell Dr, Loughborough LE11 4RZ
Contact:
Will Blanche
01509 634966
GPreferral@charnwood.gov.uk
Harborough Leisure Centre, Harborough
Session Dates:
COMING SOON!
Session Times:
Venue Address:
Harborough Leisure Centre
Northampton Road, Market Harborough LE16 9HF
Contact:
Kate Gardiner
07818 580419
exercisereferral@harborough.gov.uk
For more information, please contact:

Andrew Harris
Sports Development Officer
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
- Telephone
- 01509 467483
- a.harris@active-together.org