What is GLA:D?
GLA:D or Good Life with Arthritis : Denmark is an exercise and education program developed by researchers in Denmark for people living with hip and knee osteoarthritis symptoms. The GLA:D team brought their program to Australia in 2016 training practitioners across the country to deliver the program to the community. Now being used in 10 countries the GLA:D practitioners continue to gather data, contributing to ongoing research. GLA:D uses supervised group exercise and education sessions to help you with daily activities. You will work on strengthening your body, as well as learning to move correctly and manage symptoms to improve pain. |
Who is the GLA:D program for?
The GLA:D program is for everyone who experiences symptoms from hip or knee osteoarthritis regardless of the severity. You do not need a referral, however we will accept Medicare referrals for your GP. Such referrals allow rebates on the 1:1 sessions with your exercise physiologist. Did you know that Osteoarthritis is the most common lifestyle disease in individuals 65 years and old, however it can occur in people as young as 30 years of age. In Australia treatment usually focuses on medication and surgery. The GLA:D program offers a safe alternative that may reduce your need for medications, avoid the need for surgery and improve your ability to participate more actively in work and recreational activities. |
What's involved?
GLA:D is a six week group exercise and education program.
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Meet Aaron & Georgia
Georgia and Aaron are Accredited Exercise Physiologist with Exercise and Sports Science Australia (ESSA) and a GLA:D certified practitioner. After several years of working with clients living with pain from osteoarthritis we decided to bring The GLA:D program to Simply Stronger. "The GLA:D program has a great reputation for a reason. Backed by evidence the program has over 10 years of proven results running across 10 countries. I am very excited to be able to share this evidence based program with the Simply Stronger community." |
How to get involved!
Ready to get started book your initial assessment with Aaron or Georgia today. Our first intake of the GLA:D program will begin in January 2024. The program will commence with a rolling start meaning you can enroll any time. Introductory offer Join now and save $100. Pay only $600 for the all inclusive 6 week program. To secure this offer book online today or contact us 03 9964 3889 or info@simplystronger.com.au. |