GLA:D Program
MoveMed delivers the GLA:D® program at its clinic in Templestowe Lower, Melbourne. GLA:D® — Good Life with Arthritis: Denmark — is an evidence-based education and exercise program developed by researchers in Denmark for people living with back, hip and knee osteoarthritis.
What the GLA:D program involves
The GLA:D program at MoveMed combines education sessions with supervised neuromuscular exercise for people living with back, hip or knee osteoarthritis. Helping reduce pain and improve how you move day to day.
Education first
Understand osteoarthritis and how to manage your symptoms.
Targeted exercise
Strengthen your body and learn to move correctly to reduce pain.
For back, hip or knee OA
Designed for people living with back, hip or knee osteoarthritis.
Proven outcomes
At 12 months, participants report less pain, less medication and better quality of life.
How the GLA:D program works at MoveMed
1
Assessment
A baseline assessment of your pain and function.
2
Education
Education sessions on understanding and managing osteoarthritis.
3
Exercise
Supervised neuromuscular exercise sessions.
4
Re-assessment
We re-test to measure your improvement.
Your 6-week GLA:D program
The GLA:D program at MoveMed runs over six weeks, led by a GLA:D-accredited clinician, and is suitable for hip or knee osteoarthritis at any severity.
What’s included
A one-on-one initial assessment of your pain and function
12 tailored 45-minute exercise sessions, twice a week over six weeks
3 short education sessions (15–20 minutes) in the first three weeks
A final assessment to measure your progress
Fees & funding
$650
for the full 12-session program over six weeks
Medicare: with a GP Chronic Disease Management (CDM) referral, Medicare subsidises five sessions per calendar year.
Private health: the program may be partly claimable on extras cover — check your gap with your insurer.
We accept all compensable schemes
Frequently asked questions
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Helpful guides on the GLA:D program
Joint & Bone Health
21 April 2026
Is the GLA:D Program Covered by Bupa? Your 2026 Guide to Coverage & Claims
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Joint & Bone Health
17 April 2026
GLA:D Program Cost Australia 2026: A Complete Guide to Funding & Value
Research from the GLA:D Australia 2023 Annual Report shows that participants experience a 27% reduction in pain intensity and a 37% improvement in…
Joint & Bone Health
30 March 2026
GLA:D Program for Hip Pain: The Evidence-Based Path to Avoiding Surgery
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