Felixstowe Back on Track Exercise Class
Before self referring, please do read all information provided below.
If you have any questions or need support completing the form, please contact the Cancer Support & Information Centre on 01206 745347 or email esneft.cancerwell-beingcentre@esneft.nhs.uk
Welcome
Our Back on Track exercise programme offers safe, supportive exercise classes for people with a diagnosis of cancer, at any stage of their journey. Classes are led by a Level 4 qualified trainer in Cancer Prehabilitation and Rehabilitation.
Back On Track is a standing and seated full body exercise class to suit all abilities. Gentle strength, balance and movement exercises to help you recover and gain confidence is a controlled, safe environment. All exercises can be adapted to suit any level of fitness.
Whether you have been recently diagnosed, are currently having treatment, or have finished treatment, these classes are designed to help you stay active, build strength, and support your physical recovery in a way that feels manageable and appropriate for you.
The exercises are adapted to individual ability, and no previous fitness or exercise experience is needed.
Referral criteria
You may be suitable for the Prehab/Rehab exercise programme if you:
Have had a diagnosis of cancer and were treated at an ESNEFT Hospital
Would like support to improve or maintain your physical strength, movement or fitness
Are able to take part in gentle to moderate exercise with adaptations
The programme may not be suitable if you:
Have a medical condition that makes exercise unsafe without specialist input
Require urgent or complex medical care
Class details
The exercise classes are held at Brackenbury Sports Centre, Felixstowe on Tuesday afternoons. Full details will be provided by your instructor when you have referred yourself for the programme.
How to Join
You can refer yourself to the programme; no healthcare professional referral is needed. The instructor will triage your referral and contact you by phone or email.
To self-refer:
Make sure you fulfil the referral criteria stated above
Click the self-referral link below
Complete and submit the online referral form
Once your referral has been received, your instructor will review your information and contact you to discuss the next steps.
If you have any questions or need support completing the form, please contact the Cancer Support & Information Centre on 01206 745347 or email esneft.cancerwell-beingcentre@esneft.nhs.uk
See below for FAQ’s
FAQ’s
Is there disabled access?
The Leisure Centre is accessed via automatic doors, our main hall is on the ground floor. Accessible toilets and changing rooms are situated in the main reception area.
What is the the parking situation?
There is ample complimentary car parking as well as designated disabled parking bays outside the leisure centre.
What are the classes like?
Back On Track is a standing and seated full body exercise class to suit all abilities. Gentle strength, balance and movement exercises to help you recover and gain confidence is a controlled, safe environment. All exercises can be adapted to suit any level of fitness.
Don’t be afraid to speak to the instructor prior to the class starting if you are unsure of anything. They will put your mind at ease and be able to offer suitable alternatives to any movements you aren’t comfortable with. Nothing is a problem.
Where do we meet for the first class?
You will be greeted at reception and directed towards the main hall. The class meets in the main hall before the start time where everyone has a chat and catch up.