GLA:D™ Canada

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What is GLA:D™ Canada?

GLA:D™ (Good Life with osteoArthritis: Denmark) adapted for Canada

What is GLA:D™

GLA:D™ is an 8-week education and exercise program.

Who is GLA:D™ For

GLA:D™ is for those with stiff and/or painful knees and/or hips, or those with knee and/or hip osteoarthritis.

Why Participate?

Research from GLA:D® in Denmark show participants report less pain, being more physically active, reduced use of painkillers and fewer individuals on sick leave.

Your Initial Assessment

During your first visit a certified Physiotherapist and/or Kinesiologist will:

Assess your eligibility for the program

Run two Physical Tests to set your baseline so improvement can be tracked

Discuss time-line and expectations of the course

Review and tailor the exercise program to your level of function and goals

Billing & Payment

The total cost of the GLA:D™ Canada program is $395. This includes program hand-out, 12 exercise sessions, 2 education sessions and the pre and post assessments.

In order to reserve your spot in the program the full amount of $395 is required up front.

Billing to your Extended Health Benefits

Because these sessions are individualized group exercise therapy sessions run by a GLA:D™ Canada certified therapist, we are able to bill this program to your extended health benefit plan.

In order to reserve your spot in the program the full amount of $395 is still required up front. As you attend each session we can bill to your extended health benefit plan and you will be reimbursed the amount your plan covers.