GLAD Program – Spring 2023 (Mondays and Fridays) – In Person

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GLAD Program – Spring 2023 (Mondays and Fridays) – In Person

March 20 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am

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An event every week that begins at 9:00 am on Monday and Friday, repeating until May 5, 2023

The GLA:D™ Canada Program is led by our Exercise Specialists.

GLA:D™ is a unique, seven-week, education and exercise program for people living with stiff and/or painful knees and/or hips, or those with knee and/or hip osteoarthritis. Research from GLA:D™ in Denmark shows participants report less pain, reduced use of pain killers, fewer individuals on sick leave, and being more physically active.

We’ll work with you on:

  • improving your knowledge of osteoarthritis, risk factors and symptoms
  • coping with the difficulties of daily activities associated with osteoarthritis
  • controlling your movements and proper posture
  • building muscular strength through functional exercises
  • learning how to apply the exercises to everyday activities

Our Team Includes:

  • your family doctor
  • our Exercise Specialists

We’ll work on:

  • education about osteoarthritis and the self-management of symptoms
  • neuromuscular exercises that teach you how to control your movements and build muscular strength

How it works:

GLA:D™ is a seven-week, exercise-based program.

  • 7-week program
  • two, virtual one-hour sessions each week

Please Note: Six program sessions are available and each runs for 7 weeks:

  • Session 1 – January 11 2023 – February 24 2023 (Wednesdays and Fridays from 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM)
  • Session 2 – January 24 2023 – March 9 2023 (Tuesdays and Thursdays from 12:15 PM to 1:15 PM)
  • Session 3 – January 23 2023 – March 10 2023 (Mondays and Fridays from 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM)
  • Session 4 – March 8 2023 – April 26 2023 (Wednesdays and Fridays from 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM)
  • Session 5 – March 28 2023 – May 11 2023 (Thursdays and Fridays from 12:15PM to 1:15PM)
  • Session 6 – March 20 2023 – May 5 2023 (Monday and Fridays from 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM)

Who is this course for?

Patients must meet specific GLA:D™ criteria in order to join this group program.

If you have questions, please contact us at 780-410-8000 so you can speak with one of our Exercise Specialists.

About the GLA:D program by the Canadian Orthopaedic Foundation:

 

Research from the GLA:D program in Canada has shown:

  • a mean 15-29% improvement in pain;
  • over 30% of individuals experiencing a marked improvement in activities of daily living and sports and recreation;
  • over 45% of individuals experiencing a marked improvement in quality of life;

Other outcomes include a reduction in pain intensity and reduced use of joint related pain killers.

Details

Date:
March 20
Time:
9:00 am - 10:00 am
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Venue

Sherwood Park Strathcona County Primary Care Network
108, 150 Broadway Crescent
Sherwood Park, Alberta T8H 0V3 Canada
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Phone:
780-410-8000