What is Arthritis Management GLA:D for Knee and Hip Pain?

GLA:D®, or Good Life with Arthritis: Denmark, is an education and exercise program developed in Denmark for people with hip or knee osteoarthritis symptoms.

It includes:

  • Initial assessment and demonstration of exercises
  • Twice a week for 6 weeks
  • Follow up assessment at 3 months after commencement
  • 16 sessions in total, including two education sessions teaching you about osteoarthritis and exercise.

How can it help?

GLA:D® uses education and exercise to help with daily activities. You will work on strengthening your body, as well as learning to move correctly and manage symptoms to improve pain.

Who can benefit from this program?

If you are experiencing knee or hip pain and it is slowing you down, or making you think twice, this programme is designed to help reduce the pain and help you overcome those barriers. We understand the challenges of living with hip and knee pain caused by osteoarthritis, and our program is here to offer support and relief, no matter where you are in your journey with this condition.