Exercise Resources
Classes and online exercise resources for people with pain
See below various exercise resources aimed at people with chronic pain. Some of these are particularly targeted at those with arthritis. Please do make sure you read the instructions and only do the exercises gently within what feels comfortable and doable for you.
NHS Exercise Videos
NHS exercise videos suitable for people with chronic pain, as recommended by group member.
Exercise Podcast – The Rest Room
This podcast about movement and exercise with chronic pain is recommended by Diarmuid Denneny, senior pain physio at UCLH Pain Centre.
Gentle Yoga Therapy
Elaine Collins has provided low-cost online classes in gentle Yoga therapy for chronic pain sufferers and similar long-term condition. She can be found at the Minded Institute in Camden.
Versus Arthritis Exercise Video Resources
Gentle exercises for people with long-term MSK conditions created by Versus Arthritis, the charity who provide resources for people with arthritis and other MSK health issues.
Exercising with Arthritis
Extensive range of videos for exercising and stretching all body parts.
Stretching Series
These 15 minute follow-along videos have been designed especially for people living with arthritis and other musculoskeletal conditions and feature the commonly recommended exercises for different parts of the body. Physiotherapist Jay Milomo is joined by James and Sylvia who live with arthritis.
A 12 week programme of 30-minute movement sessions, presented by fitness expert Leon Wormley.
The Let’s Move with Leon classes are a holistic, full-body programme that will improve strength, flexibility and cardiovascular fitness. You don’t need any special gear, and there’s no cost. Leon specialises in working with people with arthritis and related conditions and has a fun, motivational and inclusive approach.
The programme has been created for people with Musculoskeletal (MSK) conditions who want more movement in their lives. Created by Versus Arthritis and funded by Sport England.
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"The digital tools replicate the face-to-face ESCAPE-pain programme for knees and hips. If you don’t wish to follow a structured programme, such as the app or web app, you can use these exercise videos below. They are also useful if you would just like a reminder of how to do a particular exercise. The videos are stand-alone and don’t have timers built-in nor do they ask you to record the number of repetitions you are able to complete."
The videos were designed so that these exercises could be done in a home setting using everyday household items like chairs or steps. They are simple and easy to follow with audio instructions. Just click on each video to get started.
"Stretching guide – This video has been designed to help you to feel more confident in being able to stretch and exercise, an important skill in pain management." 21 minute video of gentle stretches suitable for people with chronic pain, narrated by senior pain physio, Diarmuid Denneny.
"Good Boost is a social enterprise that provides affordable and accessible therapeutic exercise programmes, through cutting-edge technology. Our rehabilitation programmes are designed to be beneficial and fun for people with a wide range of MSK conditions, including arthritis and back pain."
"This charity has one of the best rehab exercise programmes running online for people with neurological impairments."
Dr Caroline Appel, Clinical Lead Physiotherapist, St Pancras Hospital
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Strongly recommended by a group member who uses this resource.