Program: GLA:D Canada - Education and Exercise for Osteoarthritis
Website: gladcanada.ca
Address:
Toronto Western Hospital
399 Bathurst St
Toronto, ON
M5T 2S8
Intersection: Bathurst St and Dundas St W
Location: Toronto (Kensington-Chinatown)
Accessibility:
Wheelchair Accessible
Service Description: 8-week education and exercise program delivered by certified therapists for people with symptoms of hip or knee osteoarthritis (OA) * program teaches participants how to control movements to improve everyday functional activities * goal of the program is to reduce symptoms, increase physical activity and quality of life for its participants * program includes:
  • 2-3 education classes
  • 12 tailored neuromuscular exercise sessions (twice a week for 6 weeks)
  • quality monitoring of the program through collecting participant's outcome results from functional tests

Program offered in rehabilitation and wellness settings across Ontario such as gyms and physiotherapy clinics


Fees: Set fee
Application: Visit the website to find a participating GLA:D Canada location
Eligibility - Population(s) Served: People with hip or knee osteoarthritis
Languages: English
Area(s) Served: Ontario
See Also: Arthritis
Fitness, Recreation, and Social Programs for Seniors
Last Updated: 5/31/2024
Service Record URL: http://thehealthline.ca/displayService.aspx?id=172417

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