Good Life with osteoArthritis from Denmark is an 8-week education and neuromuscular exercise program for individuals with hip and/or knee osteoarthritis. The program was originally developed and implemented across Denmark. Participants reported decreased pain symptoms, increased physical activity levels, taking fewer pain medications and fewer days on sick leave one year post program. The program was brought to Canada under the title GLA:D™ Canada. This program was piloted at the Sunnybrook Holland Orthopaedic and Arthritic Centre and results are very similar to those in Denmark. Visit www.gladcanada.ca for more information.
The GLA:D™ Canada program is licensed to the Canadian Orthopaedic Foundation and is being implemented through their knowledge translation organization Bone and Joint Canada.