Is GLA:D Australia right for your clinic?

How to decide if GLA:D is a good fit for your clinic

If you or your organisation/clinic is interested in providing the GLA:D® Australia program, there are a few things to consider.

1. Clientele

Is there a need for this program at your organisation/clinic? Do the people in your community experience symptoms of hip or knee osteoarthritis? Will your clientele be able to access this program (see ‘Who Can Take Part in GLA:D‘ for more information)?

2. Staff

To provide the GLA:D® Australia program, you must have eligible exercise professionals (physiotherapists and accredited exercise physiologists only) complete a 2-day training course in order to become a certified GLA:D® Australia clinician (https://gladaustralia.com.au/training-course-information-for-clinicians/). Clinicians must have the knowledge, skills, ability and scope of practice to independently assess patients, prescribe exercises, progress exercises (including home based recommendations), modify exercises as appropriate for participants (to fit their individual ability and contraindications) and transition functional exercises to physical activity and activities of daily living. GLA:D® Australia clinicians must maintain their certification. See https://gladaustralia.com.au/glad-program-structure/ for more details.

3. Philosophy of Care

Does your organisation/clinic have a philosophy of outcome driven care and providing services that are evidence-based?

4. Resources

The GLA:D Program requires participants to:

  • Undergo specific tests of physical performance
  • Attend two formal education sessions, delivered by the clinic’s certified clinician
  • Complete exercise sessions at least twice a week for a minimum of six weeks, provided by the certified clinician

See https://gladaustralia.com.au/glad-program-structure/ for more details.

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