Have you had an upcoming hip or knee surgery cancelled or delayed due to the Covid pandemic? If you suffer with lingering hip pain or knee pain or have you been diagnosed with osteoarthritis (OA)- a structured exercise program as part of the Online GLA:D program...
Do you suffer with hip or knee osteoarthritis (OA)? We are excited that in 2020 we will again be running the GLA:D Hip and Knee Program in Glen Iris and Malvern East! GLA:D®, or Good Life with Arthritis: Denmark, is an education and exercise program developed...
The first line of treatment for osteoarthritis (OA) and what everyone should be doing was explained in Osteoarthritis- What is the best treatment? (Part I). However there are many other treatment options are out there and when should we consider using them? [caption id="attachment_1851" align="aligncenter" width="300"]...
How can you treat osteoarthritis (OA)? Currently, there is no known way of curing cartilage loss. Initial treatment focuses on reducing symptoms and improving function of the joint. Based on evidence, the recommended treatment for osteoarthritis is outlined by the pyramid in Figure 1. [caption id="attachment_1851"...
What is Osteoarthritis? Osteoarthritis (OA) is a disease which affects the entire joint. It can occur in any joint but most commonly affects the knees, hips and hands. OA is the most common chronic condition of the joints and is the leading cause of physical inactivity in...
Do you suffer with hip or knee osteoarthritis (OA)? We are excited to announce GLA:D is coming to Glen Iris and Malvern East to help you! GLA:D®, or Good Life with Arthritis: Denmark, is an education and exercise program developed by researchers in Denmark which has...