News
Please do explore the link to "Flippin Pain", a great source of information and patient stories.
Classes will resume on 8th April 2024
Summer term Term 2024
Monday 8th April – Monday 15th July
No activities on the bank holidays
May 8th and 27th
In the meantime if you have any queries regarding the service please contact us via the ''CONTACT US''
THE PEX SERVICES
Face to Face Classes:
Weekly Exercise class 10.00am - 11.00am
Weekly Relaxation 11.00am- 11.15am
Social 11.15-11.45
Zoom classes will be running once per month, date to follow
For Newcomers to The Pain Exchange
If you would like to find out more about the Pain Exchange and join the class, we are offering video consultations. Please use the "Contact us " section of the website found in the menu above.
ART CLASS WITH LEIDY - MONDAY'S
Monday 8th April
Monday 22nd April
Monday 13th May
Monday 3rd June
Monday 17th June
Monday 1st July
Monday 15th July
Please do join Leidy for ''Mindful Art and Creative Exploration''.
ART CLASS WITH ROS - MONDAY'S
Monday 15th April
Monday 29th April
Monday 20th May
Monday 10th June
Monday 8th July
NEXT NUTRITION SESSION WITH FLEUR
Monday 13th May at 11.30 pm - a workshop on fermented foods.
INFORMATION
EXERCISES FOR OLDER PEOPLE
If you've not done much physical activity for a while, you may want to get the all-clear from a GP before starting.
For the exercises that require a chair, choose one that is stable, solid and without wheels. You should be able to sit with feet flat on the floor and knees bent at right angles. Avoid chairs with arms as this will restrict your movement.
Wear loose comfortable clothing and keep some water nearby.
Try to attempt these exercises at least twice a week, this will help to improve muscle strength, balance and co-ordination.
Build up slowly and aim to increase repetitions of each exercise over time.
Follow this link to see the exercises.
As your fitness improves, why not look for a group session near you? Age UK have lots of ideas.
WHAT IS PHYSIOTHERAPY
The Chartered Society of Physiotherapy have useful guidance : physiotherapy?
INTERVIEW WITH MUSCULO-SKELETAL SPECIALIST
Sharon recently interviewed Lorimer Moseley at the International Conference for Physio's working with Musculo-skeletal conditions. He is a researcher and cliniciannow based in Adelaide, and is part of the Neuro Orthopaedic Institute (NOI). His interest is pain in the brain.
WHY DO WE SLEEP?
Follow the link to hear what Russell Foster has to say about the importance of good sleep.
LONDON DIOCESE
In Feb 2016, The London Diocese ran an article on their website featuring the Pain Exchange.
The Pain Exchange is a registered charity in England & Wales. Charity no. 1166229