GLA:D - Hip and Knee Osteoarthritis
Evidence-based exercise for people living with hip and knee osteoarthritis
GLAD® (Good Life with osteoArthritis: Denmark) is an evidence-based education and exercise program designed to help people manage the symptoms of hip and knee osteoarthritis.
At Mind & Motion Exercise Physiology, we deliver the GLAD® program in a supportive, supervised environment, helping you build strength, improve movement and develop confidence in everyday activities.
What are the benefits?
The program aims to help you:
- Reduce the impact of hip and knee pain.
- Improve muscle strength and joint function.
- Improve balance, mobility and everyday movement.
- Build confidence in physical activity.
- Develop strategies to manage osteoarthritis long term.
Who is the program for?
GLAD® may be suitable for people who:
- Have been diagnosed with hip or knee osteoarthritis.
- Experience joint pain, stiffness or reduced mobility.
- Find everyday activities such as walking, stairs or getting up from a chair challenging.
- Want to improve their strength, balance and confidence with movement.
- Would like to learn how to better manage their osteoarthritis
What does the program involve?
The GLAD® program includes:
- Education sessions x 2: Learn about osteoarthritis, pain, exercise and ways to manage your symptoms.
- Supervised exercise sessions x 6: Individualised, progressive exercises focusing on strength, stability and functional movement.
- Progress monitoring: Assessments to monitor your progress and changes in your symptoms and physical function.
GLA:D - Hip & Knee OA
Osteoarthritis doesn't mean you have to stop moving.
Private Health Insurance Funding
Good news! Eligible members of HCF and HBF may be able to access the GLAD® Hip & Knee Program with full or partial funding, depending on their health insurance cover and individual eligibility.
- HCF: Eligible members may access the No-Gap GLAD® Knees Program or claim benefits towards the program through eligible extras cover.
- HBF: Eligible members with qualifying hospital cover may be able to access the GLAD® program at no cost.
Eligibility criteria, waiting periods and fund approval requirements apply.
We recommend contacting your health fund before commencing the program to confirm your eligibility and available benefits.
Other private health funds
Members of other private health funds may also be able to claim partial rebates towards their initial assessment and supervised group exercise sessions, depending on their level of cover and individual health fund benefits.
Please check directly with your private health insurer to confirm your eligibility and rebate entitlements before commencing the program.
Please note: Out-of-pocket expenses will apply, as these services are not covered under a no-gap arrangement.
Class Times (60 mins)
Mondays 9am
Wednesdays 1:30pm
Fridays 9am
Educational sessions - every 2nd and 4th week of the month
Program offered at Peregian Springs location only