Education & Exercise
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Osteoarthritis Program GLA:D
Osteoarthritis What is it?
What is it?
Osteoarthritis is a very common disease. Osteoarthritis affects the whole joint, but most of all it affects the articular cartilage (the cartilage covering the ends of the bones). This articular cartilage becomes thin and fragile. This can be due to:
Healthy cartilage being exposed to heavy loads over a long period of time (for example, very heavy labour over several years), or
Unhealthy cartilage that for some reason cannot handle normal loads.
How common is OA
Its the most common lifestyle disease in people over 65 years of age (more common than high blood pressure and diabetes)
Knee and hip pain is common: 30% aged 45 or more
50% of people with a serious knee injury develop osteoarthritis 10-15 years later
Common Signs and symptoms
Knee osteoarthritis
Under or above the knee, inner or outer part of the knee, behind the kneecap or down the lower leg
Hip osteoarthritis
Outer part of the hip, deep inside the groin, deep in the buttock, inner or outer part of the thigh or knee pain
GLA:D Canada Education and Exercise program
What is it?
GLA: D™ Canada is a 7-week education and exercise program for those with stiff and/ or painful knees and/ or hips or those with knee and/ or hip osteoarthritis. Research from GLAD® in Denmark shows participants report less pain, reduced use of painkillers, fewer individuals on sick leave, and being more physically active.
GLA:D is made up of 3 parts
2 education sessions over 1 week - 60 minutes a session
12 Neuromuscular exercise sessions -60 minute group exercise sessions twice a week for 6 weeks led by a certified therapist.
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When, Where, Who, & How
When: Multiple sessions a year, both group & private sessions
Where: Cornwall Wellness Centre, 4 Meadowbank Rd, Cornwall, PEI
Who: Provided by Neal Jamieson Naturotherapy
How: Phone 902 - 370 - 2137 to book your GLA:D Assessment
GLA:D Class Options
Group
How it works
I am very excited to bring all the benefits of the GLA:D program to you over 7 weeks. The maximum I can have in each session is 10 participants, this ensures personalized attention and effective results.
GLA:D Assessment
2 one-hour education sessions
12 one-hour supervised exercise sessions
Post GLA:D assessment
Booking
Book your GLA:D Assessment online, via email or by phone
Available all year round!
By maintaining smaller groups, our experienced practitioner can provide tailored care and support to each individual, enhancing the overall quality of your experience. Your health and well-being are our top priorities, and this commitment to quality control sets us apart in delivering exceptional holistic healthcare.
Private 1:1
How it works
I am very excited to bring all the benefits of the GLA:D program to you on a 1 to 1 basis. Join me and experience the difference that individualized care can make in your journey to optimal wellness.
GLA:D Assessment
2 one-hour education sessions
12 one-hour exercise sessions 1:1
Post GLA:D assessment
Booking
Book your GLA:D Assessment online, via email or by phone
Available all year round!