Patients require a referral into this program by their family physician.
Good Life with Osteoarthritis Denmark (GLA:D™) is an 8-week evidence-based education and exercise program for individuals with knee and/or hip osteoarthritis (OA).
In this workshop series, patients will learn self-management techniques to help build confidence, strengthen joint stability, and improve functionality.
GLA:D™ Canada participants report reduced symptoms of pain, increased physical activity, and improved quality of life.
The program consists of:
2 Education Sessions:
What osteoarthritis is, risk factors and symptoms
Current available treatment for osteoarthritis
How to self-manage symptoms
Why and how exercise can help with osteoarthritis
How to cope with difficulties and daily activities with osteoarthritis
and 12 Neuromuscular Exercise Sessions:
A GLA:D certified therapist leads hour-long group exercise sessions twice a week for six weeks, during which time participants:
Learn how to control movement and proper posture
Build muscular strength through functional exercises
Learn how to apply these exercises to everyday activities
IMPORTANT: There are materials (workbook/handouts) for this workshop that participants will need to pick up prior to the first class in the series. Details on this can be found in the confirmation email you will receive when you are successfully registered for the workshop.
NOTE:
Once you have been notified a new session has been added, please contact your physician for referral.
Upon receiving your physician referral, you will receive a call from a member of our team to register you.
Upcoming Sessions
Date
Status
Tue, Apr. 18 - Tue, Jun. 8, 2023
Closed
GLA:D™ for Osteoarthritis
Location ONLINE
Address On-line interactive video group. Requirements: PC, Laptop, or Smartphone with webcam capability.
Class #
Date
Time
Class #1
Tue, Apr 18, 2023
2:00pm - 3:30pm
Class #2
Thu, Apr 20, 2023
2:00pm - 3:30pm
Class #3
Tue, Apr 25, 2023
2:00pm - 3:00pm
Class #4
Thu, Apr 27, 2023
2:00pm - 3:00pm
Class #5
Tue, May 2, 2023
2:00pm - 3:00pm
Class #6
Thu, May 4, 2023
2:00pm - 3:00pm
Class #7
Tue, May 9, 2023
2:00pm - 3:00pm
Class #8
Thu, May 11, 2023
2:00pm - 3:00pm
Class #9
Tue, May 16, 2023
2:00pm - 3:00pm
Class #10
Thu, May 18, 2023
2:00pm - 3:00pm
Class #11
Tue, May 23, 2023
2:00pm - 3:00pm
Class #12
Thu, May 25, 2023
2:00pm - 3:00pm
Class #13
Tue, May 30, 2023
2:00pm - 3:00pm
Class #14
Thu, Jun 1, 2023
2:00pm - 3:00pm
Class #15
Tue, Jun 6, 2023
2:00pm - 4:00pm
Class #16
Thu, Jun 8, 2023
2:00pm - 4:00pm
Workshop Registration
Tue, Apr. 18 - Tue, Jun. 8, 2023
Closed
GLA:D™ for Osteoarthritis
Location ONLINE
Address On-line interactive video group. Requirements: PC, Laptop, or Smartphone with webcam capability.
Class #
Date
Time
Class #1
Tue, Apr 18, 2023
6:00pm - 7:30pm
Class #2
Thu, Apr 20, 2023
6:00pm - 7:30pm
Class #3
Tue, Apr 25, 2023
6:00pm - 7:00pm
Class #4
Thu, Apr 27, 2023
6:00pm - 7:00pm
Class #5
Tue, May 2, 2023
6:00pm - 7:00pm
Class #6
Thu, May 4, 2023
6:00pm - 7:00pm
Class #7
Tue, May 9, 2023
6:00pm - 7:00pm
Class #8
Thu, May 11, 2023
6:00pm - 7:00pm
Class #9
Tue, May 16, 2023
6:00pm - 7:00pm
Class #10
Thu, May 18, 2023
6:00pm - 7:00pm
Class #11
Tue, May 23, 2023
6:00pm - 7:00pm
Class #12
Thu, May 25, 2023
6:00pm - 7:00pm
Class #13
Tue, May 30, 2023
6:00pm - 7:00pm
Class #14
Thu, Jun 1, 2023
6:00pm - 7:00pm
Class #15
Tue, Jun 6, 2023
6:00pm - 8:00pm
Class #16
Thu, Jun 8, 2023
6:00pm - 8:00pm
Workshop Registration
Mon, Jul. 10 - Mon, Aug. 28, 2023
Waitlist
GLA:D™ for Osteoarthritis
Location Online and In-Person
Address Online via Zoom and In-Person at PCN Wellness Centre
Class #
Date
Time
Class #1
Mon, Jul 10, 2023
10:00am - 11:30am
Class #2
Wed, Jul 12, 2023
10:00am - 11:30am
Class #3
Mon, Jul 17, 2023
10:00am - 11:00am
Class #4
Wed, Jul 19, 2023
10:00am - 11:00am
Class #5
Mon, Jul 24, 2023
10:00am - 11:00am
Class #6
Wed, Jul 26, 2023
10:00am - 11:00am
Class #7
Mon, Jul 31, 2023
10:00am - 11:00am
Class #8
Wed, Aug 2, 2023
10:00am - 11:00am
Class #9
Wed, Aug 9, 2023
10:00am - 11:00am
Class #10
Mon, Aug 14, 2023
10:00am - 11:00am
Class #11
Wed, Aug 16, 2023
10:00am - 11:00am
Class #12
Mon, Aug 21, 2023
10:00am - 11:00am
Class #13
Wed, Aug 23, 2023
10:00am - 11:00am
Class #14
Mon, Aug 28, 2023
10:00am - 11:00am
Occupancy: Full
Waitlist: 0
Workshop Registration
Mon, Aug. 14 - Mon, Oct. 2, 2023
Open
GLA:D™ for Osteoarthritis
Location Online and In-Person
Address Online via Zoom and In-Person at PCN Wellness Centre
Class #
Date
Time
Class #1
Mon, Aug 14, 2023
2:00pm - 4:00pm
Class #2
Wed, Aug 16, 2023
2:00pm - 4:00pm
Class #3
Mon, Aug 21, 2023
2:00pm - 3:00pm
Class #4
Wed, Aug 23, 2023
2:00pm - 3:00pm
Class #5
Mon, Aug 28, 2023
2:00pm - 3:00pm
Class #6
Wed, Aug 30, 2023
2:00pm - 3:00pm
Class #7
Wed, Sep 6, 2023
2:00pm - 3:00pm
Class #8
Mon, Sep 11, 2023
2:00pm - 3:00pm
Class #9
Wed, Sep 13, 2023
2:00pm - 3:00pm
Class #10
Mon, Sep 18, 2023
2:00pm - 3:00pm
Class #11
Wed, Sep 20, 2023
2:00pm - 3:00pm
Class #12
Mon, Sep 25, 2023
2:00pm - 3:00pm
Class #13
Wed, Sep 27, 2023
2:00pm - 3:00pm
Class #14
Mon, Oct 2, 2023
2:00pm - 3:00pm
Occupancy: 4/6
Workshop Registration
Tue, Aug. 15 - Tue, Oct. 5, 2023
Open
GLA:D™ for Osteoarthritis
Location ONLINE
Address On-line interactive video group. Requirements: PC, Laptop, or Smartphone with webcam capability.
Class #
Date
Time
Class #1
Tue, Aug 15, 2023
2:00pm - 3:30pm
Class #2
Thu, Aug 17, 2023
2:00pm - 3:30pm
Class #3
Tue, Aug 22, 2023
2:00pm - 3:00pm
Class #4
Thu, Aug 24, 2023
2:00pm - 3:00pm
Class #5
Tue, Aug 29, 2023
2:00pm - 3:00pm
Class #6
Thu, Aug 31, 2023
2:00pm - 3:00pm
Class #7
Tue, Sep 5, 2023
2:00pm - 3:00pm
Class #8
Thu, Sep 7, 2023
2:00pm - 3:00pm
Class #9
Tue, Sep 12, 2023
2:00pm - 3:00pm
Class #10
Thu, Sep 14, 2023
2:00pm - 3:00pm
Class #11
Tue, Sep 19, 2023
2:00pm - 3:00pm
Class #12
Thu, Sep 21, 2023
2:00pm - 3:00pm
Class #13
Tue, Sep 26, 2023
2:00pm - 3:00pm
Class #14
Thu, Sep 28, 2023
2:00pm - 3:00pm
Class #15
Tue, Oct 3, 2023
2:00pm - 4:00pm
Class #16
Thu, Oct 5, 2023
2:00pm - 4:00pm
Occupancy: 3/8
Workshop Registration
Tue, Aug. 15 - Tue, Oct. 5, 2023
Open
GLA:D™ for Osteoarthritis
Location ONLINE
Address On-line interactive video group. Requirements: PC, Laptop, or Smartphone with webcam capability.