GLA:D BACK PROGRAM
Do you suffer from persistent low back pain?
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If so, the GLA:D Back Program is an excellent treatment option. The program combines assessment, education and exercise classes to help you better understand low back pain and manage it yourself.
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Evidence-based program
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The GLA:D Back program came from an international study led by researchers at Macquarie University and The University of Southern Denmark.
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Results from the GLA:D Back program in Denmark show:
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31% reduction in pain
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30% less medication use
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25% improvement in function
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68% achievement of an individually set SMART goal.
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We're one of the first clinics in Queensland to offer this program.
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WHAT DOES GLA:D BACK INVOLVE?
INITIAL APPOINTMENT
GLA:D Back Program begins with an initial one on one appointment. During this appointment, our physio will ask you questions about your back pain, take baseline measures so we can see your improvement at the end of the program. Our physio will also start to give you advice and education about your condition, so you can better understand your low back pain and how to manage it.
8 WEEKS OF EXERCISE CLASSES
You then start an 8 week small–group exercise program led by a physio. This is done 2 x per week, so you will do a total of 16 classes. The exercise classes are individualised and progressed.
REASSESSMENT APPOINTMENT
Once you have finished the exercise program you will have another one on one appointment with your physio to assess your progress and discuss where to from here.
FEES
Initial appointment:
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Existing patients: $135
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New patient: $173
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Classes:
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Pay as you go: $50 per class (45mins)
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Package of 16 classes: $720 (10% discount)
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Private health rebates may be available - check with your insurer and tell them you're doing an exercise program called GLA:D with a physio.
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Reassessment appointment:
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$135
TIMETABLE
Classes are run twice per week on Tuesdays and Thursdays. New times may be added in the future.​
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Tues: 10am
Thur: 1:30pm
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HOW TO BOOK
To book your initial appointment please call us on 3061 7128.
