GLA:D

Unhappy with your hips or knees?

If you’re suffering symptoms of knee or hip osteoarthritis, you’ll be GLA:D for this program. Developed by researchers in Denmark, research from the GLA:D program shows symptom progression reduces by 32% when using this education and exercise method.

This program is unique in that the education and exercises provided can be applied to everyday activities. By strengthening and correcting daily movement patterns, you can train your body to move properly, prevent symptom progression and reduce pain.

The wonderful thing about GLA:D is that all information collected will further improve the research of hip and knee osteoarthritis!

What is the structure of the GLA:D program?

The GLA:D Program is an education and supervised exercise program involving:

• An initial assessment to understand your history and introduce you to the program
• 12 x supervised group exercise sessions of 60 minutes duration, delivered twice weekly
• 2 x group education sessions, preferably before you start the exercise component
• A follow-up assessment 3 months after the initial assessment
• Online questionnaires at baseline, 3 months and 12 months post completion

All the above components are delivered by our GLA:D certified practitioner

What are the Benefits from GLA:D? 

• 3 in 4 people desiring surgery before GLA:D, have not had surgery and no longer desire surgery at 12 months follow-up
• 3 in 4 people report clinically meaningful improvement in pain or quality of life at 12 month follow-up

Medicare-subsidised visits under the Chronic Disease Management or Enhanced Primary Care plan are valid for 1:1 consultation, including an initial assessment, 3-month follow-up assessment and 1:1 supervised exercise only.

* from July ’24 to June ’25, HCF members may be eligible for a fully funded GLA:D program in addition to their usual extras.

Call us and book an appointment to let us help you with your Osteoarthritis.

For further information on the program click here to visit GLA:D Australia.