Manage Hip and Kneee Pain with GLA:D®
Results from the GLA:D® program in Denmark have shown:
-27% reduction in pain intensity at one year post program
-over 30% increase in self-reported physical activity levels
-reduced use of joint related pain killers at one year
-reduced number of individuals on sick leave at one year post program
WHAT IS THE GLA:D™ CANADA PROGRAM?
Originally launched in Denmark in 2013 to treat symptoms of mild to severe hip and knee osteoarthritis using a combination of education, exercise, and functional movement training, the GLA:D™ Program was introduced in Canada in 2016
The program consists of three parts: an assessment to determine if GLA:D™ Canada is right for you, two educational sessions, and six weeks of supervised circuit-based exercise.
WHO IS IT FOR?
GLA:D™ Canada was designed to improve the quality of life of those with a diagnosis of hip or knee OA from a medical professional as their primary complaint
The program works to manage symptoms of osteoarthritis and prolong the need for a joint
replacement but is not suitable for those preparing for or recovering from surgery.
replacement but is not suitable for those preparing for or recovering from surgery.
HOW DOES IT WORK?
A physiotherapist will begin by examining your strength, range of motion, and function to develop a treatment plan and decide if GLA:D™ Canada can help you achieve your goals.
Within the first two weeks of the program you will have two 90-minute group education sessions to learn about osteoarthritis and understand how the GLA:D™ Canada exercises will help you manage your symptoms.
The exercise component includes 12 bi-weekly private or group classes with an individualized workout plan for each participant. The exercises target the sensorimotor system to focus on form and function of movement.