GLA:D® Hip & Knee Osteoarthritis Program

GLA:D®, Good Life with osteoArthritis: Denmark, is an education and exercise program for people with hip or knee osteoarthritis symptoms.

Research from the GLA:D® program in Australia shows an average pain reduction of 36%, reduced analgesic consumption, reduction in perceived need for surgery, and clinically meaningful improvement in joint confidence.

Our GLA:D® Program

Initial Appointment
An initial appointment to explain the program and measure your current functional ability
Education Sessions
Two education sessions which teach you about OA, its risk factors, treatment options, and self-management strategies.
Group Education Sessions
Group exercise sessions twice a week for six weeks to improve your control of the joint, your confidence in the joint and your strength.
Review
A review at 3-months with your physiotherapist to discuss progress and goals, and re-measure your functional ability.
Questionnaire
Completion of a questionnaire on registration with the program, and then again at 3 and 12 months after registration to measure changes in areas such as pain, function, quality of life, and medication use