OSTEOARTHRITIS: GLA:D NON-OPERATIVE TREATMENT PROGRAM
The best first treatment for knee and hip osteoarthritis.
GLA:D®, Good Life with osteoArthritis: Denmark, is a world leading education and exercise program developed by researchers in Denmark for people with hip or knee osteoarthritis symptoms.
Real world research from the GLA:D® program in Australia shows:
- Decreased pain
- Decreased pain medication
- Decreased perceived need for surgery
- Delayed surgery
- Meaningful improvement in joint confidence
The Sunshine Coast is a large region and we are lucky that there are many providers on the Sunshine Coast between Gympie and Caboolture. For rural and remote patients there are providers who can support you with this from afar.
Research from the GLA:D® program in Australia shows an average pain reduction of 36%, reduced analgesic consumption, reduction in perceived need for surgery and clinically meaningful improvement in joint confidence.