GLA:D Classes for Hip and Knee Osteoarthritis at Coast Sport

Best first-line treatment for hip and knee osteoarthritis

GLA:D®, from ‘Good Life with osteoArthritis in Denmark’, is an education and exercise program developed by researchers in Denmark for people with hip or knee osteoarthritis symptoms. It was then brought to Australia in 2016 to help Australians with hip or knee osteoarthritis.

All GLA:D sessions are health fund rebatable!

GLA:D classes are offered at our Tuggerah clinic!

Meet Our Team:

What is GLA:D?

GLA:D Australia is a program for all individuals who experience any hip and/or knee pain or symptoms of OA, regardless of severity.

You may participate in the GLA:D Australia program if you have a hip or knee osteoarthritis problem that resulted in visiting a health care provider.

For more information about GLA:D® Australia: 

GLA:D® Australia Website: www.gladaustralia.com.au

GLA:D® Australia – Frequently Asked Questions: www.gladaustralia.com.au/faq-for-people-with-oa/

FAQ

What happens in a class?

The GLA:D exercises are a set of 10 exercises, plus warm-up and cool-down, aimed at improving the strength and function around your hips and knees. Sessions are run in small groups of around four to six people. In each session, the same exercises are done by each person at the level appropriate for them. The clinicians who run GLA:D programs have been trained to customise the program to suit the individual: YOU!

Will it hurt?

Whenever you do a new exercise, it’s normal and acceptable to have very mild pain during and after the session for up to 24 hours – and maybe a bit longer at first. Your clinician will help you learn how to monitor your pain so that you can challenge yourself without making your pain worse in the long run.

Can I use my Enhanced primary care plan or health fund?

Eligible participants may be able to use Medicare funding to cover the costs of assessments.
You may be able to use private health insurance.

GLA:D breakdown and prices:

• An initial assessment with our GLA:D accredited Exercise Physiologist (30min) $124
• 2 education sessions (60 min each)  $45 per session
• 6-week program:
  • 12 exercise sessions (60 min twice a week) $45 per session
• 3-month follow-up assessment (30min) $124
• *All sessions are health fund rebatable*

Can I just come to one class a week?

Yes, you can!

Can I do this in a one-on-one session?

Yes! We can set up a one-on-one with our clinicians, but the costs will vary. You may use your care plan for one one-on-one session.

Please call to book your GLA:D sessions today! Call now on 4356 2588