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GLA:D Hip & Knee Osteoarthritis
GLAD HIP AND KNEE PROGRAM CALGARY DOWNTOWN
Join Our Next 7 Week Insurance Covered GLA:D Program
Do you have hip or knee pain? Have you stopped exercising or moving due to hip or knee pain? Do you believe exercise will make your knees or hips worse? Are you at a loss on how to manage your joint pain? Well, you are not alone. Osteoarthritis is the most common cause of difficulties with mobility and disability in older people. It is also common in younger and middle-aged people. 30% of people aged 50 and above
report knee or hip pain.
YOU are in the right place! We have helped hundreds of people with hip or knee pain get improvements in their function, reduction in pain, rely less on pain killers and delay or even completely avoid joint
replacement surgery.
Avenue Physio is pleased to be offering the GLA:D Osteoarthritis Knee and Hip Program
WHAT IS THE GLA:D PROGRAM?
GLA:D Canada is a 7-week education and experience program for those with stiff and/or painful knees and/or hips, or those with knees and/or hip osteoarthritis. Research from GLA:D in Denmark shows participants report less pain, reduce the use of painkillers, fewer individuals on sick leaves, and being physically active.
GLAD Program Steps:
Commonly Asked Questions
WHAT DOES GLA:D STAND FOR?
GLA:D® is an exercise program, originally developed in Denmark, for those with hip or knee osteoarthritis. The Danish program was called “Good Life with Osteoarthritis in Denmark” and abbreviated GLA:D®.
WHAT MAKES THE GLA:D PROGRAM SPECIAL?
The GLAD program was launched in Denmark in 2013 with the aim to implement guidelines to facilitate the highest quality of care based on the most up-to-date research. There have been over 50,000 people participating in the program since its inception. Several measurements for each participant have been taken both before and after the program. These results have shown a reduction in symptoms of 32%. Other outcomes include:
- reduction in pain intensity
- reduced use of pain medications
- increased levels of physical activity
- delayed surgery or prevention of surgery
- fewer individuals on sick leave
IS THE GLA:D PROGRAM COVERED BY EXTENDED BENEFITS?
Yes! Because all sessions are led by a physiotherapist they can be submitted to your extended benefits provider for reimbursement as part of your physiotherapy coverage.
Check with your extended benefits provider to see if you have coverage for physiotherapy. Many plans cover physiotherapy however amounts vary so check with your provider to confirm coverage. We are able to direct bills and electronically submit your claim to most insurance companies for your convenience. Please have all your insurance information with you at your appointment.
HAS GLA:D® BEEN TESTED?
Yes, the results of the pilot study that took place in 2017 are published in the journal BioMed Central (BMC) Pilot & Feasibility Studies. The ongoing results are documented and made publicly available in newsletters, annual reports and scientific articles.
THE OTHER QUESTIONS ‘Who Should Participate’ and ‘What is the cost’ can be removed.
To register for the GLA:D Osteoarthritis Program, contact our administrative team at 403-234-9004 and info@avenuephysio.ca to book
CANCELLATION POLICY: FOLLOWING THE COMPLETION OF THE FIRST PROGRAM SESSION, ALL PAYMENT IS CONSIDERED FINAL. CLIENTS WHO NEED TO MISS THREE OR MORE CONSECUTIVE SESSIONS WILL BE ADDRESSED ON A CASE-BY-CASE BASIS.