Physiotherapy Led Chronic Pain Course

ABOUT

The physiotherapy led chronic pain course is a local course lasting approximately 2 hours per session. It is led by Physiotherapists with an interest in chronic pain. The sessions include:

Up to date information on chronic pain and some of the science behind it
Information on self management techniques such as goal setting and ways to manage activity with pain
An information session about medications for pain with a Community Pharmacist
A session considering the role of your thoughts and feelings in chronic pain
Practical sessions on relaxation techniques and exercise

This is carried out in a group setting with usually 6-10 patients. The classes include a movement and/or tai chi exercise component.

How do I Know if this Group is Right for me?

If you have long term pain and you have been advised that there is no cure for your pain, then this group may well be suitable for you.

If you feel that you are unsure about what to do for your long term pain or even just want a bit more information and support then it may also be helpful for you.

How to access the course

If you are currently attending Physiotherapy, ask your Physiotherapist to make this referral for you, they will discuss how suitable this is for you.

Where and when are the Groups held?

Coatbridge

One group is usually held in ‘The Meeting Room’ in Coatbridge Health Centre, 1 Centre Park Drive, Coatbridge and runs for six weeks from 10.30am to 12.30pm on a Tuesday morning.

If you have any queries about the group please contact Cassandra Macgregor on 01236 703493, or your own Physiotherapist.

For further details see our information for patients leaflet for the Coatbridge group.

Hamilton

The other group is usually held in ‘The Health Education Room’ in Douglas Street Health Centre, Douglas Street, Hamilton and runs for six weeks from 2 – 4pm on a Thursday afternoon.

If you commit to coming to these sessions we can provide a letter for your work giving them information about the group that you are coming to.

If you have any queries about the group please contact Kathryn Reid on 01236 703493, or your own Physiotherapist.

For further details see our information for patients leaflet for the Hamilton group.