Course description
GLA:D™ Canada is an 8-week education and exercise program for individuals with symptoms of or diagnosed with knee and/or hip osteoarthritis (OA). Developed in Denmark, the program has shown to reduce pain symptom progression by 27%, lower use of joint-related painkillers, reduce sick leave, and improve physical activity at 1-year after start of the program. The program consists of 3 parts: i) 2-3 education sessions, ii) 12 exercise sessions involving tailored neuromuscular exercises, and iii) a national database for quality monitoring (clinics have access to reports on its own participants’ data).
The GLA:D™ Canada Certification Course is designed to prepare you to deliver the GLA:D™ education and exercise program to your clients. Day 1 includes lectures and practical training on delivering the neuromuscular exercises. Day 2 provides additional lectures and covers implementation requirements.
Course training consists of:
• Theoretical component detailing the pathophysiology of OA and up-to-date research on OA management strategies
• Information on how to implement the program within your clinical setting, adhering to the GLA:D™ Canada program standards and data collection for quality monitoring
• Practical instruction on how to perform the functional tests and deliver the neuromuscular exercises
Course includes:
• A training manual
• A user profile on the GLA:D™ Canada website, which grants access to up-to-date programming materials and a community of certified GLA:D™ Canada clinicians
• Materials to promote the program
• Follow up implementation support to launch the program within your clinical setting
Details
Dates:
• Saturday, November 22 at 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM (Eastern Time)
• Sunday, November 23 at 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM (Eastern Time)
Instructors:
• GLA:D™ Canada Leadership team and certified GLA:D™ Canada trainers (a researcher in the field of osteoarthritis and a highly experienced practicing physiotherapist)
Course Eligibility:
• Before signing up for the course, please ensure you meet the required qualifications outlined on the GLA:D™ Canada website: https://gladcanada.ca/for-trainers/is-glad-canada-right-for-you/
Upcoming Courses:
• All upcoming GLA:D™ Canada Courses are posted at: https://gladcanada.ca/for-trainers/sign-up-for-a-certification-course/
