Exercise Therapy
GLA:D Canada Program in Cranbrook, BC
Living with hip or knee osteoarthritis doesn’t mean you have to live with pain and limited movement.
At Kootenay Therapy Center, we offer the GLA:D Canada program — a proven, research-based education and exercise program that helps people manage osteoarthritis symptoms and regain function in daily life.
Whether you’re newly diagnosed or looking for long-term management tools, our team is here to support you with confidence, compassion, and care.
What Is GLA:D Canada?
GLA:D (Good Life with osteoArthritis in Denmark) is a six-week group program designed to reduce pain and improve mobility for people with knee and hip osteoarthritis.
Grounded in the latest research, the program includes:
Osteoarthritis education
Tailored group exercise sessions
Core stability and posture training
Muscle strengthening and functional movement
Participants leave the program with practical skills and strategies to help manage symptoms and move more confidently in daily life.
Healing That Respects Your Whole Self
We understand that no two people are the same and no injury, illness, or challenge shows up in exactly the same way. That’s why we approach each treatment with curiosity, collaboration, and care.
Your goals guide us.
Your experience matters.
And your whole-body health — physical, mental, and emotional — is always at the center of what we do.
Who GLA:D Is For
This program is ideal for people experiencing:
Knee or hip osteoarthritis
Chronic joint pain or stiffness
Reduced mobility or function
Difficulty participating in physical activity due to joint discomfort
GLA:D can be helpful whether you’re preparing for surgery, hoping to avoid it, or simply wanting to move better with less pain.
What to Expect
The GLA:D program runs for six weeks and includes:
Two education sessions
Twice-weekly supervised group exercise sessions
Ongoing progress tracking and support from trained clinicians
You’ll be guided through each step by physiotherapists with specific training in GLA:D delivery, ensuring safety, effectiveness, and encouragement throughout the process.
Ready to Begin?
We’re here to help you feel more at home in your body.
📞 Call us at 250-426-4629
📧 Email us at info@kootenaytherapycenter.com