{"id":6,"date":"2019-04-08T21:34:28","date_gmt":"2019-04-08T21:34:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gladinternational.org\/?page_id=6"},"modified":"2021-01-27T22:15:59","modified_gmt":"2021-01-27T22:15:59","slug":"home","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/gladinternational.org\/","title":{"rendered":"Home"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"c-overlay\">\n    <div class=\"c-overlay__main\">\n        <div class=\"c-overlay__inner\">\n            <h1 class=\"c-overlay__heading\">GLA:D\u00ae International Network<\/h1>\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"c-overlay__media\">\n                    <div class=\"o-img-fit\">\n                <img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1020\" src=\"https:\/\/gladinternational.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/6617-1500x1020.jpg\" class=\"attachment-super size-super\" alt=\"\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gladinternational.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/6617.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/gladinternational.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/6617-300x204.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gladinternational.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/6617-768x522.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gladinternational.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/6617-1024x696.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/>            <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c-cards c-cards--grid\">\n\n            <div class=\"c-cards__header\">\n            <h2 class=\"c-cards__heading\">Overview<\/h2>\n                    <\/div>\n    \n            <div class=\"c-cards__cards\">\n                            <div class=\"c-cards__col\">\n                    <div class=\"c-card\">\n    <div class=\"c-card__main\">\n        <p class=\"c-card__heading\"><a href=\"\">History and aims<\/a><\/p>\n        \n        <p>Good Life with osteoArthritis in Denmark (GLA:<span class=\"tlid-translation\"><span lang=\"EN\">D<\/span><\/span><sup><span lang=\"EN-US\">\u00ae<\/span><\/sup>) is an initiative from the Research Unit for Musculoskeletal Function and Physiotherapy at the University of Southern Denmark. The programme began in Denmark in 2013.<\/p>\n<h6>The overall aim of GLA:<span class=\"tlid-translation\"><span lang=\"EN\">D<\/span><\/span><sup><span lang=\"EN-US\">\u00ae<\/span><\/sup><\/h6>\n<ul>\n<li>Equal access for all osteoarthritis patients to evidence-based patient education and exercise irrespective of place of residence and financial situation.<\/li>\n<li>Surgery is indicated only when nonoperative treatment fails.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n\n            <div class=\"c-card__media\">\n            <div class=\"o-img-fit\">\n                <img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/gladinternational.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/DSC8085-1024x683.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gladinternational.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/DSC8085-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gladinternational.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/DSC8085-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gladinternational.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/DSC8085-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gladinternational.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/DSC8085.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                            <div class=\"c-cards__col\">\n                    <div class=\"c-card\">\n    <div class=\"c-card__main\">\n        <p class=\"c-card__heading\"><a href=\"\">What is GLA:D\u00ae?<\/a><\/p>\n        \n        <p>GLA:<span class=\"tlid-translation\"><span lang=\"EN\">D<\/span><\/span><sup><span lang=\"EN-US\">\u00ae<\/span><\/sup> represents an evidence-based treatment plan for osteoarthritis consisting of patient education and neuromuscular exercise with the overall aim of implementing current clinical guidelines for osteoarthritis into clinical care.<\/p>\n<h6>Three mandatory elements of GLA:<span class=\"tlid-translation\"><span lang=\"EN\">D<\/span><\/span><sup><span lang=\"EN-US\">\u00ae<\/span><\/sup><\/h6>\n<ul>\n<li>Education of physical therapists in delivering patient education and neuromuscular exercise training<\/li>\n<li>Two sessions of patient education and a minimum of 6 weeks of neuromuscular exercise for patients at the individual GLA:<span class=\"tlid-translation\"><span lang=\"EN\">D<\/span><\/span><sup><span lang=\"EN-US\">\u00ae<\/span><\/sup> units<\/li>\n<li>Registration of patient data in the national GLA:<span class=\"tlid-translation\"><span lang=\"EN\">D<\/span><\/span><sup><span lang=\"EN-US\">\u00ae<\/span><\/sup><br \/>\nregistry<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n    <\/div>\n\n            <div class=\"c-card__media\">\n            <div class=\"o-img-fit\">\n                <img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/gladinternational.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/DSC8069-1024x683.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gladinternational.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/DSC8069-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gladinternational.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/DSC8069-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gladinternational.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/DSC8069-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gladinternational.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/DSC8069.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                            <div class=\"c-cards__col\">\n                    <div class=\"c-card\">\n    <div class=\"c-card__main\">\n        <p class=\"c-card__heading\"><a href=\"\">GLA:D\u00ae International Network<\/a><\/p>\n        \n        <p>The GLA:<span class=\"tlid-translation\"><span lang=\"EN\">D<\/span><\/span><sup><span lang=\"EN-US\">\u00ae<\/span><\/sup> International Network (GIN) was established in 2018, following successful implementation of the Danish-initiated programme in Canada, Australia, China and Switzerland. The number of countries involved continues to grow.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n\n            <div class=\"c-card__media\">\n            <div class=\"o-img-fit\">\n                <img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1000\" height=\"612\" src=\"https:\/\/gladinternational.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Map.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gladinternational.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Map.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/gladinternational.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Map-300x184.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gladinternational.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Map-768x470.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/>            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<div class=\"c-cards c-cards--overlapped-cards\">\n\n    \n            <div class=\"c-cards__cards\">\n                            <div class=\"c-cards__col\">\n                    <div class=\"c-card\">\n    <div class=\"c-card__main\">\n        <p class=\"c-card__heading\"><a href=\"\">Effective<\/a><\/p>\n        \n        <p>The GLA:<span class=\"tlid-translation\"><span lang=\"EN\">D<\/span><\/span><sup><span lang=\"EN-US\">\u00ae<\/span><\/sup> Programme is a standardised, yet individualised, programme that has been designed to use common and inexpensive equipment, found in private clinics, hospitals and patients homes.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n\n            <div class=\"c-card__media\">\n            <div class=\"o-img-fit\">\n                <img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/gladinternational.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/DSC8085-1024x683.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gladinternational.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/DSC8085-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gladinternational.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/DSC8085-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gladinternational.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/DSC8085-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gladinternational.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/DSC8085.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<div class=\"c-cards c-cards--background c-cards--grid\">\n\n            <div class=\"c-cards__header\">\n            <h2 class=\"c-cards__heading\">Treatment<\/h2>\n                    <\/div>\n    \n            <div class=\"c-cards__cards\">\n                            <div class=\"c-cards__col\">\n                    <div class=\"c-card\">\n    <div class=\"c-card__main\">\n        <p class=\"c-card__heading\"><a href=\"\">Hip &amp; Knee<\/a><\/p>\n                    <div class=\"c-card__icon\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/gladinternational.org\/wp-content\/themes\/gladinternational\/assets\/images\/icons\/folder-17.svg\" alt=\"\" role=\"presentation\">            <\/div>\n        \n        <p>The GLA:<span class=\"tlid-translation\"><span lang=\"EN\">D<\/span><\/span><sup><span lang=\"EN-US\">\u00ae<\/span><\/sup> Programme is effective at:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>reducing pain<\/li>\n<li>reducing use of analgesics<\/li>\n<li>improving physical function<\/li>\n<li>increasing physical activity levels<\/li>\n<li>increasing quality of life<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                            <div class=\"c-cards__col\">\n                    <div class=\"c-card\">\n    <div class=\"c-card__main\">\n        <p class=\"c-card__heading\"><a href=\"\">Back<\/a><\/p>\n                    <div class=\"c-card__icon\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/gladinternational.org\/wp-content\/themes\/gladinternational\/assets\/images\/icons\/back.svg\" alt=\"\" role=\"presentation\">            <\/div>\n        \n        <p>Given the huge success of standardised, yet individualised, group exercise and education programme for hip and knee osteoarthritis, the GLA:<span class=\"tlid-translation\"><span lang=\"EN\">D<\/span><\/span><sup><span lang=\"EN-US\">\u00ae<\/span><\/sup> Denmark team are preparing a similar Program for an equally important and common musculoskeletal condition &#8211; low back pain.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<div class=\"c-cards c-cards--grid\">\n\n            <div class=\"c-cards__header\">\n            <h2 class=\"c-cards__heading\">Professor Ewa M Roos \u2013 Discussing the background of the GLA:D Knee and Hip Program<\/h2>\n            <figure class=\"o-responsive-embed\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"ESOF - Ewa M Roos\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/nolMEY2w0XU?feature=oembed&amp;rel=0&amp;showinfo=0&amp;autohide=1\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/figure>\n        <\/div>\n    \n    <\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>GLA:D\u00ae International Network Overview History and aims Good Life with osteoArthritis in Denmark (GLA:D\u00ae) is an initiative from the Research Unit for Musculoskeletal Function and Physiotherapy at the University of Southern Denmark. 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