backtracks health centre will be offering classes* starting january 2025 at our emerald plaza location (1547 Merivale Road)

group 1: monday & wednesday | 1:30 to 2:30 pm

Group 2: monday & wednesday | 2:30 to 3:30 pm

*requires referral from rapid access clinic (RAC) for hip/knee

contact our office today for more information

613.596.0646

Do you suffer from Hip & KNee osteoarthritis (OA)?

• GLA:D is an 8-week education and exercise program developed in Denmark designed specifically for people with Hip & Knee OA

• GLA:D is being launched across Canada and BackTracks Health Centre is pleased to deliver the program at both its Woodroffe and Merivale locations.

how can you benefit from gla:d?

GLA:D will provide a personal training program for YOUR stiff joints / weak muscles to help Restore YOUR mobility / balance and Reduce YOUR pain and stiffness.

Research studies of GLA:D participant’s report:

reduced pain / reduced medication / increased activity

What is the GLA:D PRogram?

Step 1: GLA:D begins with an onsite assessment at BackTracks (Woodroffe or Merivale location) with one of our certified GLA:D providers (i.e. Chiro/Physio).

Step 2: This is followed by GLA:D Education Session #1 which provides you the BASICS on Hip/Knee OA along with an introduction to the GLA:D Exercise Program.

Step 3: Over the next 6 weeks (2x/week -12 exercise classes) a certified GLA:D Provider will lead you and your group* through beginner to advanced levels of all six GLA:D stations.

*GLA:D emphasizes small groups to ensure a personalized program is designed for every participant.