Are you currently living with osteoarthritis pain? Then you know how much of an impact it can have on your overall well-being, making everyday tasks like household chores, favorite hobbies, or time with friends and family more difficult. Fortunately, physiotherapy can help, which is why Comfort 2 Cure Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Centre in Ottawa, ON is proud to offer the GLA:D™ program!
GLA:D™ stands for Good Life With Arthritis: Denmark, where the program was first developed. Now available in Canada, it’s an evidence-based approach to treatment for people living with hip and/or knee osteoarthritis. The program includes two 90-minute education courses and a six-week targeted neuromuscular exercise plan.
What are the benefits of GLA:D™ Canada?
If you’re struggling with osteoarthritis, GLA:D™ Canada will help reduce your pain, improve your mobility, and better understand your condition. According to GLA:D™ Canada’s website, over 83% of patients find the program beneficial, with over half of patients reporting a clinically meaningful change in their function and quality of life.
Previously, the program has produced positive outcomes for patients up to one year after graduating. In the most recent follow-up report, patients reported:
- A 27% reduction in pain intensity
- A 37% & 45% reduction in the use of joint-related pain medications for knee and hip osteoarthritis
- 10% reduction in sick days (for patients with knee osteoarthritis)
- 10% increase in walking speed
- Over 30% increase in physical activity levels
How do I get started with the program?
To participate in the GLA:D™ Canada, you’ll first need to visit us at Comfort 2 Cure Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Centre, where one of our GLA: D™-certified physiotherapists will perform a physical assessment to ensure the program is a good fit for your symptoms.
Once you get the go-ahead, you’ll dive into the program, including your targeted exercise plan. The exercise plan features two 60-minute sessions a week with a warm-up, circuit training exercises designed to improve your symptoms, and a cool-down. Your Comfort 2 Cure Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Centre physiotherapist will be with you every step of the way!
Request an appointment to get started with GLA:D™ today
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