24 Jan GLA:D Hip and Knee Program in Glen Iris
If you suffer with hip or knee osteoarthritis you should be doing GLA:D.
Why should you do GLA:D?
Initial treatment of osteoarthritis (OA) should always include education, exercise and weight lose. Unfortunately not everyone starts with this approach, despite this being based on all the evidence and research available. You can read more details on the evidence behind OA treatment HERE. It can be difficult to know which is the best exercise out there, but thankfully through GLA:D, there is a program which utilizes exercises based on research and is proven to be effective in helping OA.
What is the GLA:D program exactly?
GLA:D®, or Good Life with Arthritis: Denmark, is an education and exercise program developed by researchers in Denmark which has been proven to help people with hip or knee OA symptoms. Due to it’s success, it has been implemented world-wide and with-in Australia for a number of years.
GLA:D™ Australia is a program for all individuals who experience any hip and/or knee OA symptoms, regardless of severity or stage. Run by GLA:D certified physiotherapists, the program combines education sessions and supervised exercise sessions, which reflects the latest evidence in osteoarthritis (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.
It consists of:
- A first appointment explaining the program and collecting data on your current functional ability;
- Two education sessions which teach you about OA, how the GLA:D™ Australia exercises improve joint stability, and how to retain this improved joint stability outside of the program;
- Group neuromuscular training sessions twice a week for six weeks to improve muscle control of the joint which leads to reduction in symptoms and improved quality of life.
Read HERE for further details of the program.
When is the program run?
The GLA:D program is run ongoing at our clinic in Glen Iris, which means you can start at any-time.
Where do I book GLA:D?
You can conveniently start you GLAD Glen Iris program by booking online HERE for your assessment. Alternatively you can call our friendly admin team on 8840 8066.
We acknowledge GLA:D Australia for providing their resources.