The GLA:D program is a structured exercise program that is focused on helping individuals who are suffering from hip and knee osteoarthritis.
It was originally launched in Denmark in 2013, and since then, there have been thousands of people in different countries around the world taking the program and achieving a reduction in symptoms from knee and hip osteoarthritis. Some of the positive outcomes include a reduction in pain, decreased use of painkillers, and less people having to miss work because of pain.
The GLA:D program is a 14 session program that takes place 2 times per week for 6-8 weeks. It has 12 exercise sessions under the watchful eye of a physiotherapist and two education sessions. Each session lasts between 60-90 minutes and takes place in our gym within the clinic at the Canada Games Centre.
Program participants report high levels of satisfaction with the program and increased levels of physical activity even 12 months after starting the program. What makes this program unique is that it is designed specifically for people suffering from hip and knee OA combining both exercise and education.
Occupational Therapy
Our Occupational Therapist can provide OT assessments and services, as well as comprehensive assessments of cognitive functioning (“Cognitive Functional Capacity Evaluation”). Please phone us for more details and to book assessments.
Physiotherapy
Physiotherapy helps to restore movement and function when someone is affected by injury, illness or disability. It can also help to reduce your risk of injury or illness in the future. It takes a holistic approach that involves the patient directly in their own care. This can be fore a workplace injury, sports injury or just helping someone overcome aches and pains that are holding them back.
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Ergonomics
This is the service that encompasses office ergonomic assessments and industrial ergonomics including job demands analysis. Please call (867) 668-4886 to book.
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Custom Bracing
Includes an initial assessment, fitting and follow up.
WCB
We can treat work related injuries from all jurisdictions in Canada.
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Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy
Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy is a specialized form of physiotherapy that focuses on the rehabilitation of the pelvic floor muscles. Therapy often involves exercises, manual techniques, and education to improve pelvic floor function and alleviate symptoms related to dysfunction.
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Custom Foot Orthoticcs
Includes a gait assessment, plaster casting of the feet and a biomechanical analysis.
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Concussion
Concussion rehabilitation addresses a variety of symptoms and functional deficits, ultimately guiding individuals towards a safe return to their pre-injury level of activity. Physiotherapists employ a variety of techniques, including manual therapy,
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Vestibular
Vestibular rehabilitation therapy involves exercises that help you manage dizziness and balance issues (imbalance). This therapy may help people cope with the symptoms of conditions such as vertigo and labyrinthitis.
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Active Rehabilitation
1 on 1 session in the gym overseen by a physiotherapist but directly with a personal trainer.
Canada Games Centre
200 Hamilton Blvd, 300Whitehorse, YT
Y1A 0A6
frontdesk@physiopluswhitehorse.com
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