What can you do about Osteoarthritis besides a Joint Replacement?
Do you think or have you been told that you have OA (Osteoarthritis)?
Many people have OA but aren’t yet ready or want to postpone/avoid getting a joint replacement. Luckily there are several conservative treatment options. One treatment option that we offer at Metrotown Physio is the GLA:D program. This program is specifically for people with Hip or Knee OA.
The GLA:D program consists of 3 parts:
Educational sessions: understanding what OA is, how you can modify daily activities, symptom management and treatment options
12 Specific Exercise Sessions with a OA Specialist Physiotherapist: these take place twice weekly over 6 weeks in our clinic at Metrotown physio in a small group setting where you get lots of 1:1 attention.
Check in questionnaires to help improve the program for the future!
Join Physiotherapist Mckenzie Summers for a FREE Info session:
Sat Jan 25th @ 2pm *registration is needed for this session. We only have space for 6 more people to join the program!
2nd Info Session Wed Feb 19 @ 6:45pm (This session is ONLY for those accepted into the program)
Program Dates: Feb 24 - April 2, 2024
Mon & Wed 6:45pm- 7:45pm (12 classes over 6 weeks)
Cost: $600.00 ($50.00/class)
Benefit coverage depends on your extended health plan. You will need to confirm with your insurer about coverage of group classes this is not something the clinic can look into for you.
