GLA:D® (Good living with Arthritis: Denmark) is an evidence based education and exercise program designed specifically for those with hip or knee osteoarthritis.
This program reflects best practice and is the best first treatment recommended by the Australian Medical and Australian Physio Associations for anyone with mild, moderate or severe hip/knee osteoarthritis.
Research from GLA:D® Australia shows an average pain reduction of 36%, reduced pain medication consumption, reduction in perceived need for surgery, and improvement in joint confidence and quality of life.
The program is run over 6 weeks and is structured as:
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Initial Assessment
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2 education group sessions (60mins)
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12 exercise group sessions (Twice weekly, 60mins) guided by certified GLA:D® clinicians
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Final Assessment (approx. 3 months post-program)
And as of recently, your health insurance fund may even fund the program entirely, without taking from your physio extras.
We can help you check what’s available through your fund. Read more below
THE STATS
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5 in 6 knee participants, who desired surgery, had not received and no longer desired surgery one year after starting the GLA:D® program.
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3 in 4 hip participants, who desired surgery, had not received and no longer desired surgery one year after starting the GLA:D® program
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After the GLA:D® program, the average knee/hip pain intensity decreased by 29%
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After the GLA:D® program, 46% of the knee participants and 39% of the hip participants reported that they are using less or much less medication, such as paracetamol, NSAIDs
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After the GLA:D® program, average joint-related quality of life increased by 29% for knee participants and 17% for hip participants
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These benefits are maintained and even improved at 12 months after the program
SUBSIDISED GLA:D® PROGRAM
At Featherstone, our GLA:D® exercise & education program is now FULLY covered under select HBF and HCF health insurance plans!
If you’re curious about how GLA:D® can help you or a loved one, or want to check your insurance eligibility, our team is here to help. Please get in touch with us below and we can check your cover eligibility.
If you aren't with HBF/HCF and interested in GLA:D®, you can still complete the program at Featherstone and other health fund rebates may apply.
GLA:D® PACKAGE
Available for purchase after Initial Assessment completed
Package includes 2x Education sessions, 12x Exercise sessions and Final/Review appointment
$886*
*Does not include Initial Assessment. Rebates may apply where not eligible for full subsidy