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GLA:D® PHYSIO PROGRAM

GLA:D® stands for Good Life with Osteoarthritis Denmark: it is a strengthening exercise program developed by researchers in Denmark for people with hip or knee osteoarthritis (OA) symptoms.

What's involved with GLA:D® ?

  • an initial assessment with your physiotherapist to collect baseline measures of your current functional ability

  • education sessions which teach you about OA and how GLA:D® Australia exercises improve joint stability and how to retain that stability outside the program

  • 2 x Neuromuscular exercise sessions per week, each class is one hour

  • each appointment is delivered by a qualified physiotherapist for optimal care.

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To find out more about the GLA:D® program contact Focussed Physiotherapy on 02 8223 4896 or email us at info@focussedphysiotherapy.com.au

 
 

Professor Ewa Roos from Denmark discusses the strong evidence for exercise in helping people with hip and knee arthritis and how a successful program was developed in Denmark

Who can do the the GLA:D® program?

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

Outcomes include:

  • OA symptom progression reduction of 32%

  • less Pain

  • reduced use of joint related pain killers

  • less people on sick leave

  • improved quality of life

  • GLA:D® participants also reported high levels of satisfaction and increased physical activity level 12 months following the program.