INTRODUCING THE NEW 6 WEEK GLA:D PROGRAM!

Do you suffer from stiff knees & hips related to Osteoarthritis (OA)? Would you like to learn strategies to reduce your pain and develop an active lifestyle? If you answered yes, then this program is for you!

To help you with your OA pain, Orillia Sports Medicine is excited to introduce a NEW 6 week education & exercise program called GLA:D™️ (Good Life with osteoArthritis from Denmark). This program includes 2 Education sessions and 12 Neuromuscular exercise sessions. Research has shown that participants report LESS PAIN, less pain killers & less sick leave!!

GLA:D® is an education and exercise program developed by researchers in Denmark for individuals with hip or knee osteoarthritis symptoms. Research from the GLA:D® program in Denmark has shown a reduction in progression of symptoms by 27%. Other outcomes include a reduction in pain intensity, reduced use of joint related pain killers, and fewer individuals on sick leave. Program participants also reported high levels of satisfaction with the program and increased levels of physical activity 12 months after starting the program. To learn more about GLA:D visit http://gladcanada.ca.

To learn more about this program, please call our Orillia clinic at 705.325.2200.

You can also visit our website under the "ABOUT" section https://orillia.sportsmedicine.on.ca/people.php to learn more about the therapists at our Orillia clinic.