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GLA:D® – Hip and knee osteoarthritis group

The GLA:D® is a proven education and exercise program specifically designed for hip and knee osteoarthritis.

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Exercise and education to help you live better with hip or knee osteoarthritis

If you have osteoarthritis (OA), our team can provide you with an assessment and treatment plan with you based on current evidence. This may include treatment with different members of the team such as our dietitian, physiotherapist or exercise physiologist.

Group therapy can also be used to assist with the management of osteoarthritis of the knee and hip. Group therapy may be water and/or land-based classes. The GLA:D® (Good Living with Arthritis: Denmark) program, is a proven education and exercise program specifically designed for hip and knee osteoarthritis.

The GLA:D® program can help to:

reduce pain and stiffness in your knees or hips
understand how osteoarthritis affects your body
improve your sense of control over your condition
slow progression of osteoarthritis symptoms
meet people who share similar experiences.

The GLA:D® program

• An initial appointment to explain the program and measure your current functional ability
• Two group education sessions which teach you about Osteo Arthritis, its risk factors, treatment options and self-management strategies
• Group exercise sessions, twice a week for 6 weeks, to improve your control of the joint, your confidence in the joint and your strength
• A review at 3 months with your clinician to discuss your progress and goals and re-measure your functional ability
• Completion of 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.

1300 637 744

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Who is this for?

Anyone with hip or knee osteoarthritis. To make sure that the GLA:D® Program is the best treatment for you, an assessment by a physiotherapist or exercise physiologist is required before starting the group.

How much will it cost?

Cost is between $5.00 – $8.00 per group session. Your physiotherapist will be able to confirm before referring you to GLA:D®.

This service is offered at a reduced cost for people with greater health, financial, or social needs. To learn more, please contact us.

What do I need to do?

For people living in the Merri-bek Local Government Area (and immediate surrounds), the GLA:D® Program is available at our Brunswick and Coburg sites.

Under 64 years, or under 50 years for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people

Call 1300 637 744 intake for Coburg and Brunswick.
Your doctor or health professional can also complete this online form.

65 years and over (50 years and over for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people)

Call My Aged Care on 1800 200 422 for an assessment. Tell them you want Holstep Health as your preferred provider. Your doctor or health professional can also refer you to My Aged Care to see a physiotherapist can also complete this online form.

For people living in the Banyule Local Government Area, the GLA:D® Program is available at our West Heidelberg and Greensborough sites.

Under 65 years