GLA:D® stands for “Good Life with osteoArthritis: Denmark”. It was then brought to Australia in 2016 to help Australians with hip or knee osteoarthritis.

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

GLA:D® Australia is a not-for-profit initiative led by La Trobe University.

• An initial appointment with a Physio to explain the program and measure your current functional ability.

• 2 education sessions which teach you about osteoarthritis, its risk factors, treatment options, and self-management strategies.

• 12 group exercise sessions over 6 weeks to improve your control of the joint, your confidence in the joint and your strength.

• A review at 3-months with your Physio to discuss progress and goals, are re-measure your functional ability.

• You complete a questionnaire on registration with the program, and then again at 3 and 12 months after registration to measure changes in areas such as pain, function, quality of life, and medication use.

Visit GLA:D® Australia website here or Frequently Asked Questions here.