GLA:D Canada

8-week education and supervised group exercise program developed in Denmark Suitable for those with stiff or painful knees / hips due to osteoarthritis Research from GLA:DTM in Denmark showed positive long term outcomes in 10,000 participants, including the following at one-year follow-up: Pain intensity decreased by 27% Pain medication use for knee / hip patients decreased by 37% / 45%, respectively Self-reported physical activity levels increased by more than 30% Percentage of participants on sick leave decreased from 30% to 20 Who can enroll in the GLA:DTM Canada Program? Anyone experiencing knee/hip OA symptoms, with mild to severe symptoms People who are waiting for joint replacement surgery GLADTM Canada is made up of 2-3 education session and 12 exercise sessions: 2-3 Education sessions, each 90-minutes long, covering topics such as: What is osteoarthritis, risk factors, and symptoms Current available treatments for osteoarthritis How to self-manage symptoms Why and how exercise can help with your osteoarthritis Why and how exercise can help with your osteoarthritis 12 Supervised group-exercise sessions, 60 minutes each, 2 x a week for 6 weeks, led by a certified therapist, in small groups 4-6 people so the client gets more one on one coaching. These sessions the patients will: Learn how to control movements and proper posture Build muscular strength through functional exercises Learn how to apply these exercises to everyday activities.