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GLA:D Australia

GLA:D Australia

GLA:D, from ‘Good Life with Osteoarthritis in Denmark’, is an education and exercise program developed by researchers for people with hip or knee osteoarthritis symptoms. It was then brought to Australia in 2016 to help Australians with hip or knee Osteoarthritis.

How does it work

The GLA:D® program is an evidence-based education and exercise initiative for people with hip or knee osteoarthritis. It includes two education sessions and twelve supervised group exercise sessions over six weeks, focusing on improving strength, movement control, and joint stability. Outcome measures are collected before starting, after completing, and again at 12 months, with data submitted to a national registry to monitor long-term progress in pain, function, and quality of life.

What are the benefits?

What are the benefits?

  • Reduced pain in hip or knee joints
  • Improved physical function and mobility
  • 3 in 4 people report clinically meaningful improvement in pain or quality of life at 12month follow-up
  • Decreased reliance on pain medication or analgesics
  • Slowed or reduced symptoms progression
  • 3 out of 4 people no longer wanting or needing joint replacement surgery at the 12month follow-up

What injuries/conditions will benefit from GLA:D?

  • While GLA:D® is primarily designed for osteoarthritis, benefits are seen for related knee conditions such as:
    • degenerative meniscal tears
    • patellofemoral pain
    • early joint wear
  • A physiotherapy assessment can help determine if the program is right for you.

How do I start:

Book in for an assessment with one of our experienced physios at Cranbourne Physiotherapy or Physio on Clyde. The consultation will determine if your condition/injury will be appropriate for the GLA:D program.

WHERE:

The GLA:D program is held at both clinics.


Cranbourne Physiotherapy clinical gym
13 Childers St, Cranbourne, 3977.


Physio on Clyde clinical gym
1s Morison Rd, Clyde, 3978

WHEN:

Classes are held in Cranbourne on:

Tuesday: 1pm to 2pm
Thursday: 1pm to 2pm

Classes are held in Clyde on:

Monday 12 to 1pm
Thursday 1 to 2pm

Cost:

Please contact reception to discuss costs.

In most cases, private health insurance extras can help to cover the cost of participation.