GLA:D Program – The best first treatment for hip and knee osteoarthritis.
GLA:D or Good Life with Arthritis: Denmark, is an education and exercise program developed by researchers in Denmark for people with hip or knee osteoarthritis (OA) symptoms.
Online bookingResearch from the GLA:D program in Denmark shows symptom progression reduce by 32%.
Outcomes include:
- Reduced pain
- Reduced need for joint related pain killers
- Reduced sick leave
- Increased level of physical activity 12 months after starting the program
- Increased happiness and wellbeing
GLA:D is an evidence-based education and exercise program that reflects the latest in OA research.
GLA:D is appropriate for any individual who experiences any hip and/or knee OA symptoms, regardless of severity.
It significantly provides you with clarity and education to help prevent total knee and hip replace.
This program is unique in that the education and exercises 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.
What to expect in your GLAD program?
GLA:D is an evidence-based education and exercise program that reflects the latest in OA research.
- An initial appointment – explains the program & collect data on your current functional ability.
- Two education sessions. You will understand OA. How the GLA:D exercises improve joint stability. How to retain this outside the program.
- Group sessions twice week for six weeks. Step by step support in class sizes of 3.
- A final GLAD assessment 3 months later to measure your progress
Improved muscle control of the joint. In turn a reduction in your symptoms and improved quality of life.
