Program details

Our 60 minute GLA:D program:

1. Offers a safe alternative that may reduce your need for medications, avoid the need for surgery and improve your ability to participate more actively in work and recreational activities
2. Offers education and exercises that can be applied to everyday activities and environments
3. Ensures participants develop skills to self-manage their osteoarthritis
4. Strengthen and improve confidence with exercises, participants develop better capacity to become or stay active, prevent symptom progression and reduce pain

The program includes:

• 30 minute initial assessment
• 2x 1hr education sessions
• 12x 1hr exercise sessions
• 1x 30 minute follow up consultation

Opening hours:

Mondays

• 12:00pm to 1:00pm

Tuesdays

• 5:30 to 6:30pm

Wednesdays

• 12:00 to 1:00pm

Thursdays

• 5:30 to 6:30pm

Cost:

Contact Active Health for more information!

Target age:

50 Plus

Participants who would not be suitable for the program:

Individuals who mobilise with assistance e.g. someone else asisting them when walking or standing

Special requirements or conditions:

What to bring:
- water bottle
- enclosed shoes
- comfortable clothes for exercise and movement

Minimum experience:

Beginner

Leader qualifications:

Physiotherapist

Private health insurance rebates:

Yes