What is GLA:D Australia?
GLA:D®, Good Life with osteoArthritis: Denmark, is an education and exercise program developed by researchers in Denmark for people with hip or knee osteoarthritis symptoms.
Rebecca Shapleski, runs the GLA:D program here at Nepean Physio Clinic and incorporates her skills as a Clinical Pilates physician into the program.
Research from the GLA:D® program in Australia shows an average pain reduction of 36%, reduced analgesic consumption, reduction in perceived need for surgery, and clinically meaningful improvement in joint confidence.
GLA:D® Education and exercises provided can be applied to everyday activities, ensuring participants develop skills to self-manage their osteoarthritis. By strengthening and improving confidence with exercise, participants develop better capacity to become or stay active, prevent symptom progression and reduce pain.
NB: This site is all about the GLA:D® Hip and Knee Program in Australia. If you wish to find out about GLA:D® Back in Australia, please visit the GLA:D® Back Australia site here. Macquarie University - GLAD Back (mq.edu.au)
Treatment for knee & hip arthritis
Professor Ewa Roos explains the origins of GLA:D® in Denmark
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