GLA:D® Osteoarthritis

Your active help for osteoarthritis pain in the hips and knees

GLA:D® (Good Life with OsteoArthritis in Denmark) is an evidence-based program for people with osteoarthritis in the hip or knee. The aim is to relieve pain, improve mobility, and delay or avoid surgery if possible.

GLA:D® Osteoarthritis

The program implements international best practice guidelines in a quality-controlled manner and supports people with osteoarthritis in achieving a good quality of life.
GLA:D® consists of the areas of "counseling and instruction," "exercises," and "quality control through data collection."
It was developed in Denmark in 2013 and has also been available in Switzerland since 2019.
The program is a comprehensive concept and is offered exclusively by certified physical therapists.

For people with hip or knee osteoarthritis, the program promotes knowledge about pain, movement, and resilience and supports long-term self-efficacy and active pain management.

Scientifically proven – individually supervised

Who is the GLA:D® osteoarthritis program suitable for?

Anyone with the following can participate:

Medically diagnosed knee or hip osteoarthritis
degenerative complaints in the knee or hip
persistent symptoms after trauma or inflammation
conservative treatment for knee and hip osteoarthritis

How the GLA:D® program works

To ensure you get the most out of the program, the GLA:D® program follows a clearly structured process:

1. Initial examination and consultation

In a personal consultation, we will discuss your symptoms, goals, and medical requirements. We will also carry out standardized tests to assess your current condition.

2. Two information sessions

You will receive understandable, scientifically based knowledge about osteoarthritis.
You will learn how pain arises, what happens in the joint, and how you can positively influence it through active behavior.

3. Fourteen supervised training sessions

Over a period of six weeks, you will train twice a week in a group under the guidance of a physical therapist.
The exercises are tailored to your needs – safe, effective, and suitable for everyday use.

4. Final examination

At the end of the program, we repeat the tests from the beginning and discuss your progress. This allows
you to see in black and white what you have achieved.

5. Follow-up care and long-term effects

Our goal is for you to remain active in the long term.
You will receive tips and recommendations on how you can continue what you have learned on your own – for a good life despite osteoarthritis.

Cost

The following will be charged:

Initial examination
Four individual sessions
14 group sessions

Private insurance coverage is possible.
The individual sessions are scheduled individually before the course begins.

Important: In order for the costs to be covered by the service provider, a physiotherapy prescription for 2 × 9 sessions with the note GLA:D is required.