GLA:D® Program
Helping You Live Better With Hip or Knee Osteoarthritis
If hip or knee osteoarthritis is making everyday activities harder, the GLA:D® Program can help you move with more confidence and better manage your symptoms.
GLA:D® (Good Life with osteoArthritis: Denmark) is a research-backed education and exercise program designed specifically for people living with hip or knee osteoarthritis.
Rather than simply avoiding activities that cause discomfort, GLA:D® helps you better understand osteoarthritis, build strength and gradually improve your ability to move and stay active.
Who Is the GLA:D® Program For?
The GLA:D® Program is designed for people experiencing symptoms of hip or knee osteoarthritis, including pain, stiffness or difficulty with everyday activities.
Whether you've recently been diagnosed or have been managing osteoarthritis for years, the program provides a structured approach to improving your strength, movement and confidence.
What Does the Program Involve?
GLA:D® combines education with supervised exercise to give you the knowledge and practical tools to better manage osteoarthritis.
Education
You'll learn more about osteoarthritis and how factors such as exercise, activity and lifestyle can help manage symptoms.
Education sessions cover topics including:
Understanding osteoarthritis
Understanding and managing pain
The role of exercise in osteoarthritis
Managing flare-ups
Staying active and managing symptoms long-term
Supervised Exercise
The exercise component focuses on strengthening the muscles around your hip and knee while improving movement control and your ability to tolerate everyday activities.
Exercises are individually adjusted to suit your current ability and progressed as you become stronger and more confident.
GLA:D® at Fortis Physiotherapy
At Fortis Physiotherapy, our GLA:D® Program is led by physiotherapist Adam McAuliffe.
The program combines professional guidance, education and supervised exercise in a supportive environment, helping you build the skills and confidence to continue managing your osteoarthritis beyond the program.
Classes run every Tuesday and Thursday from 9:00–10:00 am at Fortis Physiotherapy ANU.
What Are the Benefits?
Research into the GLA:D® Program has shown improvements in pain, physical function and quality of life for people living with hip and knee osteoarthritis.
Through the program, you'll work towards:
Reducing pain and stiffness
Improving hip and knee strength
Improving movement and everyday function
Building confidence in your joints
Becoming more confident exercising independently
Developing strategies to manage osteoarthritis long-term
Get Started With GLA:D®
Your GLA:D® journey begins with an initial assessment to understand your symptoms, movement and individual goals.
From there, we'll guide you through the program and help you build the strength, knowledge and confidence to keep doing the things that matter to you.
Ready to get started? Book your initial GLA:D® assessment with Fortis Physiotherapy today.
