GLA:D® (Good Living with Arthritis: Denmark) is an education and exercise program developed by researchers in Denmark for hip and knee osteoarthritis.

• This program includes neuromuscular exercises, enabling you to understand how your joint functions in relation to your body.
• After the program you will have more stability in the joint, as well as knowledge of how to continue the exercises at home.
• It is suitable for mild, moderate and severe osteoarthritis of the hip or knee.
• Research has shown that this program can reduce symptom progression, reduce pain and improve function.

Our GLA:D™ Australia accredited physiotherapists will deliver two education sessions which will help you understand more about osteoarthritis and introduce you to the program.

• You will learn practical solutions to manage your hip and knee osteoarthritis symptoms, so you know what to do, what not to do and why.
• Education, exercise and weight loss (if indicated) are all first line treatments which all osteoarthritis sufferers should have access to. This is why we offer the FREE education sessions so you can understand more about your condition.

If you would prefer to attend the online GLA:D education session conducted through La Trobe University please call the clinic for details.

This program is suitable for anyone with hip or knee pain. Your physiotherapist will first assess your suitability for the program, as for some people initial movement retraining in the pool may be a better first step. The program is also suitable for post-op hip and knee joint replacement rehabilitation. From the Danish study, many participants reported the program helped them delay surgical intervention for their hip or knee osteoarthritis. A referral from your doctor is not required. You may be eligible for medicare rebated sessions as part of the program if your GP recommends this.

The GLA:D program consists of:

• Initial 45 minute consultation. We collect baseline data for  your current level of ability and function. This will enable the right starting point for your neuromuscular exercise program.
• GLA:D education session as part of the program, this session every 4-6 weeks, please phone the clinic or book online (FREE).
• Twelve group sessions, completed over 6-8 weeks.

Please contact the clinic to organise your classes which run 5 days a week.