GLA:D® Program for Arthritis.

GLA:D®, or Good Life with Arthritis: Denmark, is an education and exercise program developed by researchers in Denmark for people with hip or knee osteoarthritis symptoms.

The program aims to deliver best practice care through patient education, exercise and weight loss, as recommended by current national and international clinical guidelines. Research from the GLA:D® program in Denmark found symptom progression reduced by 32%.

Other outcomes include less pain, reduced use of joint related pain killers, reduced likelihood of seeking surgery, such as a joint replacement. GLA:D® participants also reported high levels of satisfaction with the program and increased levels of physical activity 12 months after starting the program.

More information on the GLA:D program can be found at: at gladaustralia.com.au or by contacting brodie@freedom-physiotherapy.com