GLA:D® Exercise Class

GLA:D® is a physiotherapist-led group program with exercise and education components designed to help reduce the symptoms of hip and/or knee osteoarthritis for its participants . GLA:D® (Good Life with osteoArthritis: Denmark") has shown to help people of all ages with mild, moderate and severe osteoarthritis by reducing pain, increasing mobility and enhancing quality of life. GLA:D® program created in Denmark but used worldwide, is a holistic program incorporating education and exercise to help with daily activities. Participants will work on strengthening their body and learn to move correctly while managing symptoms to improve pain. There are 12 supervised exercise sessions over 6 weeks, and 2 education sessions (14 classes in total). The program will operate on a continuous 7 week cycle.

Aquatic Physiotherapy, otherwise known as hydrotherapy, allows our Canberra clients to exercise in warm water under the supervision of a physiotherapist, where the physical properties of water are used to achieve specific therapeutic goals.

The warmth of the hydrotherapy pool and the hydrostatic pressure at various depths can reduce swelling, improve blood circulation, decrease pain, reduce muscle spasm and tightness, and induce muscle relaxation. The buoyancy of water can reduce the effects of gravity and allow clients to exercise with freedom that they would otherwise not enjoy on land. The supportive properties of water can assist with stability and balance. The resistance of water, increased if needed with the use of specific aides such as paddles and floats, can improve muscle strength and cardiovascular fitness. Read more...