GLA:D® Program
GLA:D® or also known as Good Life with Arthritis: developed in Denmark. It is a specialised program designed to help people with hip or knee arthritis.
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 safer, more effective alternative.
With GLA:D®, many people are able to delay or even avoid the need for surgery.
What does GLA:D® involve?
This education and exercise program reflects the latest evidence in Osteoarthritis (OA) research. It’s based from feedback from people with OA on what works in the real world to help people manage their OA symptoms.
GLA:D® Australia training consists of:
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Before getting started we need to assess your painful joint in an initial assessment. This is claimable on your health insurance, and you can use an EPC referral towards the cost.
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A free 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.
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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.
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At the end of the program we do an in-rooms assessment to assess your improvements and where to from here so you can maintain your improvements.
GLA:D® Australia is run by Physiotherapists right across Australia and you do not need a referral from your Doctor or Surgeon.
Why choose 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:
Who: Shirein Henry (ONLY)
Where: Strath Village Physiotherapy (inside Strath Village Medical Centre)
Speak to one of our receptionists for bookings and enquiries,
by calling 5441 2018 or book online
