GLA:D® Program
for Hip & Knee Osteoarthritis

If you live with hip or knee pain, stiffness, or have been diagnosed with osteoarthritis, ourGLA:D® program may be right for you.

GLA:D® Canada is an evidence-based education and exercise program designed specificallyfor people with hip and knee osteoarthritis. It was developed from research in Denmark and isnow offered across Canada by certified healthcare professionals.

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Research shows that people who complete GLA:D® often experience:

✔ Less pain
✔ Improved strength and mobility
✔ Better ability to walk, climb stairs, and stay active
✔ Greater confidence moving with less fear of pain
✔ Reduced need for pain medication
✔ Improved quality of life

Whether you have a formal diagnosis of osteoarthritis or are simply dealing with ongoing hip orknee pain or stiffness, this program may be appropriate for you.

What’s Included

Initial Physiotherapy Assessment

Before starting the program, you’ll meet one-on-one with your
physiotherapist for acomprehensive assessment.

This includes:

Review of your symptoms and goals
Strength and mobility assessment
Functional testing
Discussion about whether GLA:D® is the right fit for you

Education Sessions

You’ll take part in two guided education sessions focused on
understanding osteoarthritis and how to manage it effectively.

Topics include:

What osteoarthritis actually is (and what it is not)
Why exercise is one of the best treatments for OA
Pain and flare-up management
How to stay active safely
Long-term strategies for joint health and self-management

Group Exercise Sessions

You’ll complete 12 supervised exercise sessions, twice per week for 6 weeks.

Each session is approximately 50 minutes and includes individualized exercises tailored to yourability level.

Exercises focus on:

Strength
Balance
Functional movement
Confidence with everyday activities

All exercises can be modified based on pain level, mobility, and experience.

Post-Program Reassessment

At the end of the program, you’ll complete a follow-up reassessment to measure your progress.

We’ll review changes in:

Pain
Strength
Mobility
Function
Confidence with activity

You’ll also leave with a plan for how to continue your exercises independently moving forward.

Group Exercise Sessions

Program Length:

7 Weeks

Includes:

1 Initial Assessment, 2 Education Sessions,
12 Supervised Exercise Sessions over the 6 weeks, 1 Post-Program Reassessment

Exercise Frequency:

2 sessions per week

Exercise Session Length:

~50 minutes

Program Fee

$660

total

Payment plan available:

6 weekly payments of $110

Led By Ellen Wang

This program is led by a registered physiotherapist and PhD candidate with expertise in
arthritis care and evidence-based rehabilitation.

Participants will receive individualized guidance in a supportive small-group environment
focused on helping you move with greater confidence and less pain.

Ready to Get Started?

If you have hip or knee pain, stiffness, or osteoarthritis symptoms and want to improve your mobility, strength, and confidence, we’d love to support you.To register or learn more, contact our clinic today.

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GLA:D® Program
for Hip & Knee Osteoarthritis

Research shows that people who complete GLA:D® often experience:

Who Is This Program For?

GLA:D® is appropriate for adults experiencing:

What’s Included

Initial Physiotherapy Assessment

Education Sessions

Group Exercise Sessions

Post-Program Reassessment

Group Exercise Sessions

Program Fee

Led By Ellen Wang

Ready to Get Started?

Let's Connect

GLA:D® Program for Hip & Knee Osteoarthritis

Research shows that people who complete GLA:D® often experience:

Who Is This Program For?

GLA:D® is appropriate for adults experiencing:

What’s Included

Initial Physiotherapy Assessment

Education Sessions

Group Exercise Sessions

Post-Program Reassessment

Group Exercise Sessions

Program Fee

Led By Ellen Wang

Ready to Get Started?

Let's Connect

GLA:D® Program
for Hip & Knee Osteoarthritis