GLA:D® PHYSIO PROGRAM
GLA:D® stands for Good Life with Osteoarthritis Denmark: it is a strengthening exercise program developed by researchers in Denmark for people with hip or knee osteoarthritis (OA) symptoms.
What's involved with GLA:D® ?
- an initial assessment with your physiotherapist to collect baseline measures of your current functional ability 
- education sessions which teach you about OA and how GLA:D® Australia exercises improve joint stability and how to retain that stability outside the program 
- 2 x Neuromuscular exercise sessions per week, each class is one hour 
- each appointment is delivered by a qualified physiotherapist for optimal care. 
To find out more about the GLA:D® program contact Focussed Physiotherapy on 02 8223 4896 or email us at info@focussedphysiotherapy.com.au
Professor Ewa Roos from Denmark discusses the strong evidence for exercise in helping people with hip and knee arthritis and how a successful program was developed in Denmark
Who can do the the GLA:D® program?
- GLA:D® Australia is a program for all individuals who experience any hip and/or knee osteoarthritis symptoms, regardless of severity 
Outcomes include:
- OA symptom progression reduction of 32% 
- less Pain 
- reduced use of joint related pain killers 
- less people on sick leave 
- improved quality of life 
- GLA:D® participants also reported high levels of satisfaction and increased physical activity level 12 months following the program. 


 
            