GLA:D® Program
Osteoarthritis is the most common lifestyle disease in those aged 65 years and older, but it can also affect those as young as 30.
Osteoarthritis, is a condition that affects the whole joint including bone, cartilage, ligaments, and muscles. Osteoarthritis also causes pain and stiffness in the joints and can affect your ability to perform normal day-to-day activities such as walking and climbing stairs.
In Australia, first line treatment has often focused on surgery however, ~20% of people don’t get the expected pain relief or range of motion from their hip or knee joint replacement.
GLA:D®, or Good Life with Arthritis: Denmark, is an evidence based education and exercise program developed by researchers in Denmark for people living with Hip or Knee Osteoarthritis symptoms.
GLA:D® uses education and exercise to help with daily activities. You will work on strengthening your body, as well as learning to move correctly and manage symptoms to improve pain.
12 months after completing the GLA:D program participants have reported:
• reduced pain and use of pain medication
• improved quality of life &
• increased levels of physical activity
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Frequently Asked Questions
How is GLA:D structured?
GLA:D is a 6-week program that provides clients with the exercises and skills to self-manage their osteoarthritis after the supervised period is completed.
After a 1 on 1 initial assessment with a GLA:D accredited Physiologist, participants will attend:
• 12 x tailored 45min exercise sessions, conducted twice per week for 6 weeks.
• 3 x 15-20min education sessions, conducted after class within the first 3 weeks.
You will then be assessed at the completion of your 12 exercise sessions to determine your progress.
You will also be asked to complete an online questionnaire which continues the study and collection of data around the world to help improve the diagnosis, treatment and management of knee and hip osteoarthritis. This is a completely voluntary.
What funding options are available for GLA:D?
The total cost of the GLA:D program is $650.00
Private Health Insurance: The program may be partly claimable from your private health insurance. As there are a mixture of private and group sessions, we recommend that you check with your health insurer if you're entitled to the program and what the gap payment would be.
Medicare: In the event that you suffer from a chronic condition, that involves your hip(s) or knee(s), your GP can refer you to MoveMed Exercise Physiology to enrol in the GLA:D program under the Medicare Chronic Disease Management (CDM) scheme. Medicare subsidises 5 sessions per calendar year for chronic disease management. For more information talk to your GP and ask them if about your eligibility for a Chronic Disease Management (CDM) plan prior to booking in for the GLA:D program.
Am I eligible for the GLA:D program?
The GLA:D® Australia program is suitable for all individuals who experience any hip and/or knee osteoarthritis symptoms, regardless of severity. This means that GLA:D is suitable for OA sufferers wanting to take a proactive approach to their joint function but also people who have suffered a loss of function due to degenerative changes in the hip(s) or knee(s).
Visit https://gladaustralia.com.au or your local GP for more information.
Why should you see an exercise physiologist?
Exercise Physiologists are qualified to prescribe exercise for health, rehabilitation and fitness. The skills and knowledge of an Exercise Physiologist are developed over 5 years of University education which enables us to treat proficiently in a variety of settings. This includes land-based exercise, water-based exercise (hydrotherapy) and through education via individualised health counselling and facilitated group programs.
Who is exercise physiology for?
Exercise Physiology is for people who a have high risk of developing or diagnosed with:
- Cardiovascular conditions
- Coronary heart disease
- Stroke
- Hypertension
- Peripheral artery disease
- Musculoskeletal injuries
- Muscle strains & sprains
- Chronic Back pain
- Joint pain
- Arthritis/Osteoarthritis/Osteoporosis
- Respiratory conditions
- COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
- Asthma
- Emphysema
- Post-surgery Rehabilitation
- Knee or hip replacement
- Arthroscopes
- Laminectomy/discectomy/spinal fusion
- Type 1 and 2 Diabetes
- Cancers
- Mental Health
- Obesity
Exercise Physiologists can also work with healthy populations to assist them to optimise their health and fitness goals, leading to improved function and ability to complete activities of daily living.
Do I need a referral?
You don’t need a referral unless you are being treated by our AEP’s through the following compensable schemes:
- Medicare Chronic Disease Management (CDM) Plan
- NDIS (National Disability Insurance Scheme)
- WorkCover/WorkSafe
- TAC (Transport Accident Commission)
- DVA (Department of Veterans Affairs)
Can I claim for exercise physiology services?
Once the session is completed with the Exercise Physiologist, we process these via our HICAPS machine terminal at reception so that you receive your rebate as quickly as possible.
Rebates offered via HICAPS or EFTPOS:
- Medicare Claims
- Selected Private Health Funds
What compensable schemes do you support?
Anyone approved for support through the following compensable schemes can be treated by our Exercise Physiologists.
- Medicare Chronic Disease Management (CDM) Plan - talk to you're GP
- NDIS (National Disability Insurance Scheme)
- WorkCover/WorkSafe
- TAC (Transport Accident Commission)
- DVA (Department of Veterans Affairs)