GLA:D For patients with hip and/or knee osteoarthritis What is GLA:D Canada? GLA:D Canada is an evidence-based program to treat and manage hip and/or knee osteoarthritic symptoms and help manage and slow the progression of osteoarthritis, improve patient outcomes (increase function, decrease pain), and reduce the need for total joint replacements and opioid use. Evidence suggests patients who are currently suffering with hip and/or knee osteoarthritis and are awaiting surgery, as well as those who have recently been diagnosed could benefit from the education and exercise therapy offered through the GLA:D program. Patients in the program may decide they no longer need surgery, or they will be better able to manage their symptoms while waiting for surgery. This program has potential to reduce surgical wait times and improve overall patient outcomes both before and/or after surgery. EDUCATION EXERCISE 2 Group Education Sessions 12 Group Exercise Classes The current GLA:D program includes supervised education and a targeted neuromuscular exercise program for people with symptomatic hip and or knee osteoarthritis which includes an assessment, two group educational sessions (90 minutes) and 12 group exercise classes. This program is currently offered in-person by a physiotherapist who is certified to administer the GLA:D program. Horizon offers the Good Life with Osteoarthritis in Denmark (GLA:D) program at the following location: Dr. Everett Chalmers Regional Hospital Miramichi Regional Hospital Saint John Regional Hospital St. Joseph’s Hospital Jones Lake Plaza, Moncton Upper River Valley Hospital Oromocto Public Hospital Patient Testimonials “The GLA:D program has educated me and given me the knowledge to help me stay healthier.” – Joan – GLA:D Program Participant “Everything has become easy — specifically, climbing the stairs, walking, gardening, mowing, and snow-blowing my yard. Even simple things like getting dressed, doing household chores, getting in and out of the car, and standing at my counter for long periods when cooking.” – Joyce – GLA:D Program Participant Previous Next this program is currently accepting patients! Patients living with osteoarthritis can SELF-REFER to the GLA:D program by calling: Fredericton & Upper River Valley Area – 1-833-928-2070 Miramichi Area – 506-623-3110 Saint John area – 506-648-7888 The Moncton Hospital – 1-833-944-0860 (toll free) or 506-857-5326 For more information about GLA:D, please visit: GLA:D Canada. GLAD Program Delivery Sites Fredericton Dr. Everett Chalmers Regional Hospital 506-452-5239 Miramichi Miramichi Regional Hospital 506-623-3110 Moncton Jones Lake Plaza 506-857-5326 Oromocto Oromocto Public Hospital 506-357-4716 Saint John Saint John Regional Hospital 506-648-6912 St Joseph’s Hospital 506-632-5510 Waterville Upper River Valley Hospital 506-375-2569 Horizon locations offering this service: Fredericton Facility Name Address Phone Dr. Everett Chalmers Regional Hospital (Fredericton) 700 Priestman St. , PO Box 9000, Fredericton, New Brunswick, E3B 5N5 506-452-5400 Miramichi Facility Name Address Phone Miramichi Regional Hospital 500 Water St., Miramichi, New Brunswick, E1V 3G5 506-623-3000 Moncton Facility Name Address Phone Jones Lake Plaza (GLA:D Physiotherapy Program) 1600 West Main, Suite 201, Moncton, New Brunswick, E1C 1C6 506-857-5326 Saint John Facility Name Address Phone St. Joseph's Hospital (Saint John) 130 Bayard Dr., Saint John, New Brunswick, E2L 3L6 506-632-5555 Saint John Regional Hospital 400 University Ave., Saint John, New Brunswick, E2L 4L2 506-648-6000 Upper River Valley Facility Name Address Phone Upper River Valley Hospital (Waterville) 11300 Route 130, Waterville, New Brunswick, E7P 0A4 506-375-5900