GLA:D IS A SAFE AND EFFECTIVE TREATMENT FOR THOSE WITH HIP AND KNEE OSTEOARTHRITIS.

We are excited to offer the GLA:D (Good Life with osteoArthritis: Denmark) program at Advance Healthcare. The GLA:D Program at Advance Healthcare improves overall function, physical activity and quality of life for those with hip or knee osteoarthritis.

Research from Denmark shows benefits of the program including reduced symptom progression, reduced medication and pain levels, and increased activity levels 12 months after the program.

All programs are run by our experienced physiotherapists who have a special interest in longstanding pain conditions.


THE PROGRAM

  • x2 group education sessions (free of charge)

  • An initial assessment on current joint function

  • x12 supervised individual, tailored and progressed group exercise sessions (60mins).

  • Follow up assessment after 3 months

  • Follow up questionnaire at 12 months

OUR SESSIONS

  • All sessions are conducted by registered GLA:D trained Physiotherapists

  • The GLA:D program and all sessions are held at our Advance Healthcare clinic

  • For best results, it is recommend to attend 2 sessions per week

  • 4-6 people in each session

  • EPC/CDM plans are accepted for initial and follow up assessments


Interested? The GLA:D program is currently being undertaken at Advance Healthcare in Boronia, Dandenong, St Albans and Bundoora. Give our friendly reception team a call to book in for either an education session (at no cost) or your initial assessment today.