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Programs & Services

GLA:D Canada in Alberta

GLA:D® is a group exercise and educational program developed in Denmark for people with symptoms of knee or hip osteoarthritis (OA).

GLA:D® is an eight-week program offered in a group setting with other Albertans living with osteoarthritis (OA). There are two education sessions followed by 12 supervised exercise sessions (twice / week).

The program is designed to teach Albertans about OA with an aim to reduce symptoms through a targeted exercises program. The program roll-out is led by the Bone and Joint Health Strategic Clinical Network (BJH SCN).

More information can be found by visiting the BJH SCN website, the GLA:D® Canada website or by viewing the GLA:D® Canada overview video.

Some service locations may be offered by a contracted service provider and may have a cost for the service. Call the specific service location for more information regarding cost and specific program details.

Access
Service Providers May Include
chiropractors, physiologists, physiotherapists, kinesiologists
Eligibility

Patients must have a confirmed diagnosis of osteoarthritis in their knee(s) / hip(s).

A trained GLA:D® provider can also provide this diagnosis. An x-ray is not required.

Service Access

Healthcare providers should consult the Alberta Referral Directory for service referral information.

Visit the GLA:D® Canada website for locations and contact the individual clinics for more information on class scheduling and registration.


Fees

Fees may apply at specific locations. Call specific location for information.


Partners

Partners/affiliations

Bone and Joint Health Strategic Clinical Network, Bone and Joint Canada, Canadian Orthopaedic Foundation, Alberta Bone and Joint Health Institute, The Arthritis Society

Service Locations
Also Known As
Acronym
GLA:D®
Other
GLA:D¿ Canada, GLA:D¿ Canada in Alberta, GLA:D® Alberta, GLAD