The GLA:D Program is a group-based exercise program, designed to be run in private practices, community health centres and hospital outpatient facilities.
The GLA:D Program is an education and supervised exercise program, involving:
An initial assessment: 2 short outcome measures are completed (30sec chair stand test and 40m walk test)
2 x group education sessions: ~60-90mins duration, delivered preferably before participant starts.
12 x supervised group exercise sessions: ~60 mins duration, delivered twice weekly
A follow-up assessment: 3 months after the initial assessment, where the two outcome measures are measured again
Online questionaire: Participants also complete an online questionnaire at baseline, 3 months and 12 months post
Please note: all above components must be delivered by a GLA:D certified practitioner
Providers set the cost of the Program, with most private clinics charging between $500-$700. Supervised exercise sessions can be billed under a “Group Consultation”, item code 560, with eligible participants getting a rebate from their private health insurers.
The GLA:D Program is generally run as a group session, but can be run individually if needed, depending on the participant’s needs.
Medicare-subsidised visits, under the Chronic Disease Management or Enhanced Primary Care plan, are only valid for 1:1 consultations, including the participant’s initial assessment, 3 month follow-up assessment and 1:1 supervised exercise sessions.
Number of classes a week? Minimum of 2-3 to account for patient/physiotherapist availability.
Number of patients per class? 4-6 depending on resources and number of physiotherapists available.
Cost of classes? Classes paid per patient, consider pricing GLA:D classes similarly to a pilates class/other group sessions.
Cost and length of education sessions? No cost, these sessions may run from 1-1.5 hours depending on participant discussion.
Topics discussed in educational session?
- Session 1: Osteoarthritis overview, risk factors and treatment.
- Session 2: Exercises for OA, everyday activities and OA, coping and self help topics.
The following is the equipment needed for a GLA:D class of 4:
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 Steps: Small / medium / large |
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 Sturdy chair x2 |
 Mirrors |
 Floor sliders /mats x4-6, balance mats x4-6, broomsticks x4-6 |
Projector /laptop and whitewall or screen for educational sessions |
Up to date defibrillator and advanced CPR certification |
Suitable spaces for classes:
Education sessions:
Outcome measures:
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