Are you currently living with osteoarthritis pain? Then you know how much of an impact it can have on your overall well-being, making everyday tasks like household chores, favorite hobbies, or time with friends and family more difficult. Fortunately, physiotherapy can help, which is why Expert Physio Plus in Ottawa and Orléans, ON is proud to offer the GLA:D™ program!
GLA:D™ stands for Good Life With Arthritis: Denmark, where the program was first developed. Now available in Canada, it’s an evidence-based approach to treatment for people living with hip and/or knee osteoarthritis. The program includes two 90-minute education courses and a six-week targeted neuromuscular exercise plan.
To learn more about the GLA:D™ program and how it may benefit you, request an appointment at Expert Physio Plus’s Ottawa and Orléans, ON physiotherapy clinics today!
What are the benefits of GLA:D™ Canada?
If you’re struggling with osteoarthritis, GLA:D™ Canada will help reduce your pain, improve your mobility, and better understand your condition. According to GLA:D™ Canada’s website, over 83% of patients find the program beneficial, with over half of patients reporting a clinically meaningful change in their function and quality of life.
Previously, the program has produced positive outcomes for patients up to one year after graduating. In the most recent follow-up report, patients reported:
- A 27% reduction in pain intensity
- A 37% & 45% reduction in the use of joint-related pain medications for knee and hip osteoarthritis
- 10% reduction in sick days (for patients with knee osteoarthritis)
- 10% increase in walking speed
- Over 30% increase in physical activity levels
How do I get started with the program?
To participate in the GLA:D™ Canada, you’ll first need to visit us at Expert Physio Plus, where one of our GLA: D™-certified physiotherapists will perform a physical assessment to ensure the program is a good fit for your symptoms.
Once you get the go-ahead, you’ll dive into the program, including your targeted exercise plan. The exercise plan features two 60-minute sessions a week with a warm-up, circuit training exercises designed to improve your symptoms, and a cool-down. Your Expert Physio Plus physiotherapist will be with you every step of the way!
Most extended health insurance programs cover the cost of the program.
Visit gladcanada.ca for more information.
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If you want to learn more about the GLA:D™ program or schedule your initial assessment, contact Expert Physio Plus in Ottawa and Orléans, ON for an appointment!