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GLA:D™

Canada

What is GLA:D™?

  • Good Life with osteoArthritis in Denmark (GLA:D®), was developed in Denmark, as a 7-week group education and tailored neuromuscular exercise program designed for individuals with hip or knee osteoarthritis

  • Here we offer the program on an individual basis, NOT as a group program

  • You get a one on one tailored physiotherapy program to help you build resilience, strength and improve your quality of life, even while waiting for surgery or not

  • The program is unique because it provides education and targeted exercise that can be applied to movement in everyday activities

  • Results from the GLA:D® group program out of Denmark have shown:

    • 27% reduction in pain intensity at one year after participating in the  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 after completing the program

  • These results are similar as we have seen anecdotally here in the clinic as well​

What is Osteoarthritis (OA)?

  • OA is the most common condition affecting the joints in individuals 65+, but it is also highly prevalent in individuals 30-45 years of age

  • OA is the 11th highest contributor to global disability. In Canada, there are currently more than 4.6 million people living with OA and this will rise to more than 10 million (or 1 in 4 Canadians) in 30 years . OA also impacts the health-related quality of life and productivity of the affected individual. This leads to time off work, thereby creating an economic burden.

  • OA is no longer considered a degenerative disease treated by rest, but as a condition treatable by exercise and physical activity

  • Canada’s current health care system does not follow best practice

How does the GLAiD treatment of Osteoarthritis differ than others options?

  • The goal is to reduce symptoms so that you can do the things you want to do

  • The program has been shown to improve quality of life, reduced pain, use of pain medication and use less sick leave)

  • This exercises are unique because they teaches you how to build the correct movement patterns into your everyday activities

How can you access the benefits of doing GLAiD exercises?

Book a Physiotherapy Assessment with anyone of our Physio's for help with Hip and Knee arthritis Management.

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If you want to participate in the GLAiD specific exercises and get the educational content from the GLAiD program. Book with Physio Beth or Mark or Kinesiologist Cara.

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Who is suitable for GLA:D™?

  • Anyone with early to late stages of hip and/or knee OA, with or without a formal diagnosis

  • People with hip and/or knee pain, stiffness or weakness

  • Individuals on the joint replacement waitlist are encouraged to participate to help with post-operative recovery

  • If you are not on the surgical waitlist yet...that is okay! Get more active today and improve your symptoms with support and supervision

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