What is it?
GLA:D®, from ‘Good Life with osteoArthritis in Denmark’, is an exercise and education programme developed by researchers in Denmark for people with hip or knee osteoarthritis symptoms. In 2021 the programme was adapted to the Irish setting and GLA:D Ireland was formed. GLA:D Ireland aim to implement international best practice guidelines and help people with hip or knee osteoarthritis.
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In Ireland, treatment usually focuses on medications and surgery. The GLA:D® Ireland programme offers a safe alternative that may reduce your need for medications, avoid the need for surgery, and improve your ability to participate more actively in work and recreational activities.
GLA:D® Ireland is a programme 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® Ireland programme if you have a hip or knee joint problem that resulted in visiting a health care provider.
Current national and international clinical guidelines recommend patient education, exercise and weight management as first line treatment for everyone with osteoarthritis.
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Best first treatment for hip and knee Osteoarthritis
An initial appointment to explain the program and measure your current functional ability
Two education sessions which teach you about OA, its risk factors, treatment options, and self-management strategies.
Group exercise sessions 2x per week for 6 weeks to improve your control of the joint, your confidence in the joint and your strength.
A review at 3-months with your clinician to discuss progress and goals, and re-measure your functional ability
A report of your progress sent to your referring GP or surgeon
Completion of a questionnaires on registration with the programme, and then again at 3 and 12 months after registration allow measurement of areas such as pain, function, quality of life and medication use. This collected information is managed by GLA:D Ireland and will be kept confidential.