GLA:D
The GLA:D® program (Good Life with Arthritis: Denmark) is a program designed for people living with Knee and Hip Osteoarthritis. For more information about Osteoarthritis, read our blog.
The Program
The program runs over 6-8 weeks and involves:
- Initial assessment with a GLA:D Physiotherapist
- 2 free education sessions at RHP
- 12 exercise sessions (over 6 weeks)
- Follow-up assessment with GLA:D Physiotherapist
This program is based on the best research to date. It also contributes to the research, so if you would like more info, head to GLA:D Australia.
And the results of this research?
- Reduced pain
- Reduced need for pain medication
- Less time off work
- Increased day to day capacity
- Patients are delaying or removing themselves from surgical lists as well!
- Over 95%
Medicare, Private Health Insurance, DVA
Are all accepted.
Medicare will cover your initial and follow-up sessions provided your GP provides an appropriate referral. Ask us if you need some more information!
Private Health Insurance funds do cover group exercise with a Physiotherapist as well as the initial and follow-up sessions.
Approved DVA conditions and card holders are eligible. For more information, please contact us.
Contact us to arrange for RHP Physiotherapy for an individual one-on-one appointment with one of our highly trained staff.