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GLA:D® Program

Yoga Class

Good Life with osteoArthritis from Denmark (GLA:D®) is an evidence-based program aimed at improving pain, function and quality of life for people living with knee and hip osteoarthritis. GLA:D® consists of two sessions of patient education and 12 sessions of supervised, individualised exercise therapy delivered by trained physiotherapists and evaluated in a national clinical registry. The program was developed in Denmark and has been implemented internationally. 


GLA:D® Australia is a group-based education and individualised exercise therapy program with compelling evidence. One year after completing GLA:D® Australian participants reported: 

  • 35-42% average pain reduction                

  • 17-29% participants reduced pain medication use

  • 38-39% improvement in joint-related quality of life  

    If you would like to know more about the GLA:D program or get involved please contact the clinic on (02) 6643 5646.

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