GLA:D or Good Life with Arthritis: Denmark

Balance Holistic Fitness Batehaven, 2/248 Beach Road
Batehaven
2536

Contact details

Phone: 02 4408 0663
Email: admin@balancehf.com.au
Website: https://balancehf.com.au/

Program details

The Glad Program

What is it?

An education and exercise program developed by researchers in Denmark for people with hip or knee osteoarthritis (OA) symptoms. The program is run by our GLAD certified Exercise Physiologist.

Who is it for?

GLA:D Australia is a program for individuals who experience any hip and/or knee pain or symptoms of OA, regardless of severity.

What does it involve?

An initial appointment with our Exercise Physiologist to explain the program and measure your current functional ability.
Two education sessions that will teach you about OA, its risk factors, treatment options, and self-management strategies.
Small group exercise sessions (max 6 participants) that is run twice a week for 6 weeks,. The exercise sessions are neuromuscular exercises designed to improve your control of the joint, your confidence exercising and your strength. The small group class enables each participant to have an individualised program within the group setting.
A review at 3-months with your clinician to discuss progress and goals, and re-measure your functional ability & track improvements.

Does it work?

The program is unique in that the knowledge learned and exercises taught can be applied to everyday activities, ensuring participants develop skills to self-manage their osteoarthritis. By strengthening and improving confidence with exercise, participants develop better capacity to become or stay active, prevent symptom progression and reduce pain.

Research from the GLA:D program in Australia (GLA:D Australia Annual Report 2020) found an average reduction in pain of 27% (hip) and 33% (knee), improved quality of life by 20% (hip) and 33% (knee), improved quality of life by 20% (hip) and 29% (knee) and reduced usage of pain medication by 45% (hip) and 49% (knee).

Opening hours:

Program Running Term to Term and is subject to booking, and client suitability via clinical consultation. Phone call enquiries to discuss suitability are welcomed.

Monday and Wednesdays 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Cost:

Cost per visit: Free initial consultation and review or covered by EPC referral from GP - $40 per exercise/education session (2 sessions per week for 7 weeks total) Paid as: $80 weekly direct debit or upfront $560 - Eligible participants may be able to use Medicare

Target age:

50 Plus

Participants who would not be suitable for the program:

Those with a neurological conditions such as dementia or cognitive impairment.
Case by case reviewed by Exercise Physiologist.

Special requirements or conditions:

Wear flexible comfortable, breathable clothing and bring a water bottle.

Minimum experience:

Beginner

Leader qualifications:

Exercise Physiologist

Fitness Leader - Registered Cert IV

Private health insurance rebates:

Yes

Parking availability:

Yes

Transport options:

Community Transport
Other

Other transport available:

Parking at rear of premises, across from T intersection and behind Batehaven Bakehouse.

Special directions:

Balance Holistic Fitness Batehaven is across from Batehaven Bakehouse and to the rear/next door to the Batehaven Newsagency.

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