PPS GLA:D PROGRAM
Best first treatment for hip and knee arthritis
Now available in Australia, GLA:D®, or Good Life with Arthritis: Denmark, was developed by researchers in Denmark for people with hip or knee osteoarthritis symptoms, regardless of severity.
This program is unique in that the education & exercises provided can be applied to everyday activities. By strengthening & correcting daily movement patterns, participants will train their bodies to move properly, prevent symptom progression & reduce pain.
This program can delay surgical intervention, and help patients with long term favourable outcomes in both pain and function.[Skou et al 2018]
Skou ST, Roos EM, Laursen MB, Rathleff MS, Arendt-Nielsen L, Rasmussen S, et al. Total knee replacement and non-surgical treatment of knee osteoarthritis: 2-year outcome from two parallel randomized controlled trials. Osteoarthritis Cartilage. 2018.
This education & exercise program reflects the latest evidence in osteoarthritis (OA) research. It also includes feedback from people with OA and trainers on what works in the real world to help patients manage OA symptoms.
Research from the GLA:D® program in Denmark found symptom progression reduces by 32%. Other outcomes include less pain,
reduced use of pain killers, & less people on sick leave.
GLA:D® participants also reported high levels of satisfaction with the program & increased levels of physical activity 12 months after starting the program.
You do not need a referral from you Doctor, however you may be eligible for a rebate from Medicare for some of the cost of the program, if deemed appropriate by your GP. Please check with your health fund if they will provide cover for Group Physiotherapy/ GLA:D™ Australia (Code 560).
GLA:D™ Australia training consists of:
- FIRST APPOINTMENT
Explaining the program & collecting data on your current functional ability - 2 FREE EDUCATION SESSIONS
Two education sessions which teach you about OA, how the GLA:D™ Australia exercises improve joint stability, & how to retain this improved joint stability outside the program - 12 ONE HOUR EXERCISE SESSIONS
Group neuromuscular training sessions twice a week for six weeks to improve muscle control of the joint which leads to reduction in symptoms and improved quality of life - FOLLOW UP APPOINTMENT
A 3 month follow up consultation
SYDNEY UNI
Suite 1 (Seminar room)
The Arena Sports Centre
A30 Western Avenue
Camperdown 2006
