Effect of a Health Promotion Intervention for People With Chronic Pain at a Healthy Life Centre

Self-management patient education in groups once a week for 6 weeks. Each session include pain-related theory, group discussions and physical exercises focusing on posture and relaxation. Instructors with education in health promotion and behavioural change in addition to psychomotor physiotherapy.

Physical activity once a week for a period of 6 weeks in form of walking and simple strength exercises outdoor in groups led by an instructor. Each session has a duration of one hour. The instructor has education in physical activity.