Enabling
Self-management
and Coping
with
Arthritic Pain
using
Exercise
Referrals
ESCAPE-pain is a group-based, rehabilitation programme for the management of chronic knee and hip pain or back pain. It is available widely across the UK and is supported by NHS England and associated with Versus Arthritis. ESCAPE-pain has attained multiple awards and endorsements.
This information is intended for those who might refer people into the ESCAPE-pain programmes:
- ESCAPE-pain for knees/hips: designed to benefit people with chronic knee/hip pain
- ESCAPE-pain for backs: designed to benefit people with chronic low back pain
Why refer into the ESCAPE-pain programmes?
ESCAPE-pain for knee/hip OA | ESCAPE-pain for backs |
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How to refer into the programmes:
If you would like to refer into either programme please consult each of our site maps (ESCAPE-pain for knees and hips & ESCAPE-pain for backs) to find out what provision there is in your area and how participants can access the programme. We advise contacting your local ESCAPE-pain sites directly to find out what their process for referrals is.
How do the referral pathways work?
It is up to local services to determine according to local context. In the majority of cases, patients are triaged into the ESCAPE-pain programme, either directly by the MSK triage service, or via the GP, physiotherapy provider or an orthopaedic surgeon. We also strongly encourage self-referral to the programme and can supply resources and recommend ways to generate public awareness for commissioners who wish to engage the public in this way.
As part of your referral pathway, consider what local services and facilities are available to help sustain behaviour changes after participants complete the 6-week programme. Often, providers signpost participants to the local gym or leisure centre, or other self-management, on discharge or programme completion.
Participant eligibility criteria |
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ESCAPE-pain for knee/hip OA | ESCAPE-pain for backs |
Tool: Information for Referrers: This is an information tool for referring clinicians such as GPs or consultants, and support staff.
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Tool: Information for Referrers: This is an information tool for referring clinicians such as GPs or consultants, and support staff.
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For further information please email: hello@escape-pain.org |
Page last reviewed: 6 January 2022. Page last updated: 6 January 2022. Next review date: March 2022