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GLA:D Program

What Is The GLA:D Program?

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

GLA:D® uses education and exercise for Arthritis 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.

GLA:D® Australia is a program for all individuals who experience any hip and/or knee osteoarthritis symptoms, regardless of severity. You may participate in the GLA:D® Australia program if you have a hip or knee joint problem that resulted in visiting a health care provider.

“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.” You can find out more information the GLA:D® program here.

About The Sessions:

The Sessions are run at several of our Physiotherapy Clinics under the watchful eye of our Physiotherapists. Sessions are run twice a week for 6 weeks. Therefore there are 12 Sessions in total, including two education sessions teaching you about osteoarthritis and exercise.

GLA:D® Australia training consists of:

  • A first appointment with one of our GLA:D® trained physiotherapists explaining the program and collecting data on your current functional ability
  • Two education sessions which teach you about OA, how the GLA:D® Australia exercises improve joint stability, and how to retain this improved joint stability outside of the program
  • Group neuromuscular training sessions twice a week for six weeks to improve muscle control of the joint which leads to reduction in symptoms and improved quality of life (this is rebateable through your private health fund)

If you have any further questions, please fill out the contact form below.

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Georgie Bradley

Georgie Bradley is an Adelaide Physiotherapist with interests in sports and musculoskeletal injuries and rehabilitation, consulting from our Mitcham Clinic.

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Georgie graduated with a Bachelor of Physiotherapy from the University of South Australia in 2020.

Georgie has worked as the Head Trainer for West Adelaide Football Club’s SANFLW team, along side working with their Junior and Senior Men’s teams and more recently as Head Physio for the Unley Jets Football Club. She also worked as an Allied Health Assistant at the Flinders Rehabilitation, Aged and Palliative Care Centre with people rehabilitating from conditions such as stroke, brain injury, and orthopaedic surgery.

Georgie enjoys all areas of physiotherapy. With a background in sport, she is particularly interested in sport and musculoskeletal injuries, as well as orthopaedic rehabilitation from her time at Flinders. Georgie is keen on taking a collaborative approach with clients to meet individual goals and improve daily function.

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Clare Turnbull

Clare Turnbull is an Adelaide trained physiotherapist with an interest in sports and musculo-skeletal physiotherapy consulting from our Western Suburbs Physio Clinic.

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Clare Turnbull graduated with a Bachelor of Physiotherapy degree from the University of South Australia with First Class Honours.

Although Clare is interested in all areas of physiotherapy, she has a particular focus on sports and musculoskeletal physiotherapy, gained during her experience working as the Head Trainer for the Saint Peter’s Old Collegians Football Club and more recently as Head Physio for the Unley Jets Football Club.

Clare is passionate about delivering evidence-based treatment, including manual therapy, education and self-management. She is committed to ongoing professional development and working with patients to understand and achieve their goals. Clare enjoys collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams to achieve optimal patient outcomes.

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