Knee Pain Management Programme

What is the knee pain Programme?

Escape Pain is an education and exercise programme for people with hip or knee osteoarthritis and low back pain.

What causes knee pain?

Your knee joint is made of bone, cartilage, ligaments, and fluid. Muscles and tendons help the knee joint move. When any of these structures is damaged, you have knee problems. These are some of the more common causes of knee pain:

• Osteoarthritis. The cartilage in the knee gradually wears away.
• Rheumatoid arthritis. The knee may become swollen and cartilage may be destroyed.
• Ligament injuries. Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries usually result from a sudden twisting motion. Injuries to the posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) are usually caused by a direct impact, like impact from a car accident or sports activities.
• Tendon injuries. These can range from inflammation to a tear, most likely from overuse in sports or from a fall.