Empower Yourself to Take on Osteoarthritis

Reduce Pain
Increase Function
Decrease Pain Meds
Decrease time off work
Delay/Avoid Surgery

Wellness Garage is a certified provider of the evidence-based, proven GLA:D hip and knee osteoarthritis program.

Pioneered in Denmark, GLA:D stands for Good Living with Arthritis from Denmark, the program teaches you targeted neuromuscular exercises proven to reduce pain and increase function in hip and knee arthritis.

Published in the BMJ, the original Danish research demonstrated impressive results:

• 27% reduction in pain intensity 
• > 30% increase in self-reported physical activity levels, 
• Reduced use of joint related pain killers 
• Reduced number of individuals on sick leave ​

Targeted neuromuscular exercises can help avoid or delay the need for total knee replacement

In a landmark double-blinded study published in the New England Journal of Medicine ,
​Skou et al. showed that in a group of people with moderate to severe knee OA, meeting the criteria for total knee replacement surgery, 74% of people randomized to a 12 week program of targeted neuromuscular exercises did not have surgery in the one year following the program.
 
More information on GLA:D and Osteoarthritis can be found at www.gladcanada.ca or on our blog

What does the GLA:D Program look like? 

• 6-week exercise and education program
• Free Initial Kinesiologist Assessment
• Kinesiologist-led, Neuromuscular Exercise Sessions
  • ​12 x 60 minute sessions biweekly (Mondays and Fridays)
  • Participants build muscular strength through targeted functional exercises, learning how to apply these exercises to everyday activities
• Two 60 min Education Sessions  
  • ​​Participants learn about osteoarthritis, nutrition treatment options, exercise and osteoarthritis, and symptom management​
• Cost for the entire program is $600 which is covered by many Extended Health Plans.

Want to learn more or see if you are eligible for the program? 
​Click below and one of our health professionals will be in touch to discuss your needs, goals and if the GLA:D program is right for you.

Learn More About GLA:D

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