GLA:D®

GLA:D®, or Good Life with Arthritis: Denmark, is an education and exercise program developed by researchers in Denmark for people with hip or knee Osteo-Arthritis (OA) symptoms like stiffness and pain.

OA (Osteo-Arthritis) Treatment in Australia

OA is the most common lifestyle disease in individuals 65 year of age and older, but can also affect individuals as young as 30 years of age.

Current national and international clinical guidelines recommend patient education, strength exercises and weight loss as first line and most effective treatment for osteoarthritis.

In Australia, treatment usually focuses on surgery and the GLA:D® Australia program offers a better and safer alternative. 

GLA:D® can delay and potentially prevent the need for surgery

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What does GLA:D™ involve?

This education and exercise program reflects the latest evidence in OA research. It also includes feedback from people with OA and trainers on what works in the real world to help patients manage OA symptoms.

GLA:D™ Australia training consists of:

  • An initial assessment of your current functional ability, movement in the joint, pain and re-assessment at the end of the program

  • One 90-minute education session which will teach you about OA and how the GLA:D™ Australia exercises improve joint stability, and how to retain this improved joint stability after the program

  • Physiotherapist-led group neuro-muscular training sessions twice a week for six to eight weeks to improve muscle control of the joint, which leads to improved shock absorption and a reduction in symptoms and improved quality of life and potentially prevent the need for surgery.

 GLA:D™ Australia is run by Physiotherapists right across Australia and you do not need a referral from your Doctor or Surgeon

Can I Participate in GLA:D™ Australia?

GLA:D™ Australia is a program for all individuals who experience any hip and/or knee osteoarthritis symptoms, regardless of severity.

You may participate in the GLA:D™ Australia program if you have a hip or knee joint problem that resulted in visiting a health care provider.

Background of the GLA:D® Program

Research from the GLA:D® program in Denmark found symptom progression reduces by 32%.

Other outcomes include a less pain, reduced use of joint related pain killers, and less people on sick leave. GLA:D® participants also reported high levels of satisfaction with the program and increased levels of physical activity 12 months after starting the program.

 This program is unique in that the education and exercises provided can be applied to everyday activities. By strengthening and correcting daily movement patterns, participants will train their bodies to move properly, prevent symptom progression and reduce pain.

Details:

Where: 3D Physiotherapy & Pilates

Dates/times:

  • Monday/Thursday - 10am

  • Wednesday/Friday - 12pm

  • Tuesday/Thursday - 4pm

Next free information session: please contact us to find out our next dates

For further information or to enrol, please contact us on (03) 5406 0228 or through the form submission link via the ‘Contact Us’ tab above