The GLA:D® Program for Hip and Knee Arthritis in Calgary
Hip or knee arthritis can hurt your ability to function on a daily basis. We know that you want to be able to keep being active, play with your family, or enjoy your usual activities like hiking or biking Calgary’s trails. The problem, of course, is that your hip or knee pain from arthritis limits your ability to function. We believe that you shouldn’t have to wait to get the help you need. That may be why your Doctor has suggested that you look into the GLA:D program for hip or knee arthritis.
Good Life with OsteoArthritis from Denmark is an evidence-based initiative that follows the current recommendations for the treatment of hip and knee osteoarthritis.
Originally in Denmark, and now Canada, this program has been validated to improve the quality of life of patients living with mild, moderate, and severe osteoarthritis, and may delay or prevent the need for surgical intervention.
We’ve helped hundreds of Calgarians through our GLA:D programs.
Here’s how we can help you with your hip or knee pain, whether it’s surgical recovery, or you want to prevent or prolong the need for that surgery in the first place.
With the GLA:D® hip/knee program, you get:
- Two, 90 minute educational sessions
- Twelve, 60 minute supervised neuromuscular exercise classes (4-8 patients per class)
- Collection of data pre-program, at 3 and at 8 months post-program on quality of life, pain and functional outcomes.
Who can participate in GLA:D™ Hip/Knee?
Individuals who experience symptoms resulting from hip and/or knee osteoarthritis (e.g. pain, limited function, decreased quality of life) are ideal for the GLA:D® program. If you have an arthritis diagnosis, you’re ideal for this program! GLA:D has also shown improved function for patients post knee replacement.
What is the cost of the program?
At $35 per session, this is one of the most affordable ways to get high-quality care. The total cost of the program is $490. GLA:D™ Canada is a physiotherapy or chiropractic delivered program and billable to extended or private health care insurance (pending your policy availability).
Individuals who may not be able to participate in GLA:D™ are those with:
- Hip and/or knee problems resulting from other suspected reasons, including but not limited to tumor, Inflammatory joint disease, soft tissue or connective tissue problems
- Other symptoms that are more pronounced than the osteoarthritis problems (ex. Chronic pain or fibromyalgia)
- Inability to understand and communicate English (due to the strong emphasis on the educational and research component of the program)
To book, call Momentum Health at 403-455-0025 for this program at all locations.
The GLA:D® program for Chronic Back Pain in Calgary
Lower back pain affects almost all aspects of life. As physiotherapists, we are always seeking to provide a solution that is simple yet grounded in research.
According to Danish researchers, back pain is responsible for more years lived with disability worldwide than any other condition.
That’s why we are proud to bring you GLA:D Back, with evidence-based initiatives that follow the current recommendations for the treatment of persistent lower back pain.
This targeted exercise program guides participants to better balance, stability and function.
What do you get with GLA:D® Back?
- A 30 minute Assessment by a registered practitioner certified to administer the GLA:D® Back Program.
- Two, 1 hour educational sessions.
- Twelve, one hour, supervised neuromuscular exercise classes (4-8 patients per class) and a follow up.
- Collection of data at pre-program, and post-program via email on a range of outcome function, quality of life and pain.
Who should participate?
Individuals with non-acute persistent lower back pain for three months or longer with no current nerve symptoms (neuralgia/Sciatica) are ideal.
What is the cost of the program?
The classes are $35 each session, plus an $85 assessment.
GLA:D® Back is billable to health care insurance under physiotherapy or chiropractic benefits, depending on who provides the instruction.
The GLA:D Back program is at Most Momentum Health locations
Individuals who may not to be able to participate in GLA:D® Back are those with:
- Current nerve symptoms (neuralgia/Sciatica)
- Inability to understand and communicate in English (due to the educational and research components)
Call 403-455-0025 to book in with the next class.
You can read a simple explanation on what GLA:D Back is about; review the GLA:D Canada central research information; examine the GLA:D research abstract; or
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