ESCAPE-pain is an evidence-based group rehabilitation programme for people with chronic joint pain that integrates educational self-management and coping strategies with an exercise regimen individualised for each participant.
ESCAPE-pain for knees and hips, designed to benefit people with chronic knee or hip pain.
ESCAPE-pain for backs, designed to benefit people with chronic low back pain.
ESCAPE-pain helps people understand their condition, teaches them simple ways they can help themselves, and takes them through a progressive exercise programme so they learn how to cope better with pain.
We support professionals to implement the ESCAPE-pain programme. Read more about how you can become a provider.
We provide people with knee, hip or back pain with information on local ESCAPE-pain classes that they can join.
The flexibility of ESCAPE-pain means it can be delivered in a variety of locations and by a range of professionals. The programmes have been delivered successfully in outpatient physiotherapy departments, leisure centres and local community settings by physiotherapists, osteopaths and exercise professionals.
In order to attend either training course, providers will need to demonstrate they meet the pre-requisites to attend facilitator training.
The ESCAPE-pain programme aims to increase physical function and improve quality of life. The programme will not cure nor eliminate pain completely. However, it aims to help people understand their condition better, and to realise that exercise is a safe and effective self-management strategy.
Rigorous evaluation and independent review shows that the ESCAPE-pain programme for knees and hip reduces pain, and improves physical function, general wellbeing and quality of life.
The ESCAPE-pain programme has received endorsements, support, awards, citations and accreditations from a number of national organisations.
It’s important for us to share and celebrate how the ESCAPE-pain programme is helping people take control of their pain, self-manage their condition, and return to more physically active lives.
The newsletter is sent-out quarterly featuring the latest information and opportunities relevant to participants and providers of the ESCAPE-pain programme.
