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GLA:D™ Canada Remote Certification Course

GLA:D™ Canada

Online February 21 and 22, 2026 $650

About This Opportunity

DATES/TIMES:
Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM (Eastern Time)
Sunday, February 22, 2026 at 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM (Eastern Time)

INSTRUCTORS NAMES:
Dr. James J. Young (Chiro, PhD) and Dr. Allison Ezzat (PT, PhD), GLA:D™ Canada Leadership, University Health Network, Toronto, Ontario

COURSE DESCRIPTION:
GLA:D™ Canada is an 8-week education and exercise program for individuals with symptoms of or diagnosed with knee and/or hip osteoarthritis (OA). Developed in Denmark, the program has shown to reduce pain symptom progression by 27%, lower use of joint-related painkillers, reduce sick leave, and improve physical activity at 1-year after start of the program. The program consists of 3 parts: i) 2-3 education sessions, ii) 12 exercise sessions involving tailored neuromuscular exercises, and iii) a national database for quality monitoring (clinics have access to reports on its own participants’ data).

GLA:D™ Canada Leadership team and certified GLA:D™ Canada trainers (a researcher in the field of osteoarthritis and a highly experienced practicing physiotherapist) will be instructing this 1.5-day course. The course is designed to prepare you to deliver the GLA:D™ education and exercise program to your clients. Day 1 includes lectures and practical training on delivering the neuromuscular exercises. Day 2 provides additional lectures and covers implementation requirements.

Course training consists of:
• Theoretical component detailing the pathophysiology of OA and up-to-date research on OA management strategies
• Information on how to implement the program within your clinical setting, adhering to the GLA:D™ Canada program standards and data collection for quality monitoring
• Practical session that includes instruction on how to perform the functional tests, deliver education sessions, and tailor and progress neuromuscular exercises

Course includes:
• A training manual
• A user profile on the GLA:D™ Canada website, which grants access to up-to-date program materials and a community of certified GLA:D™ Canada clinicians
• Materials to promote the program
• Follow up implementation support to launch the program within your clinical setting

COURSE ELIGIBILITY:
Before signing up for the course, please ensure you meet the required qualifications outlined on our website:
https://gladcanada.ca/for-trainers/is-glad-canada-right-for-you/
 
REGISTRATION & PAYMENT:
A link to pay the $650 course fee will be provided after registration.  To sign up for the course, please complete the online registration form:
https://form.jotform.com/260125914756257

About the Organization

For more information about GLA:D™ Canada, please visit our website:
https://gladcanada.ca/
Additional Information:
If you have any questions, please contact:
GLA:D™ Canada Operations Team
gladcanada@uhn.ca
How To Join:
For all upcoming certification courses, please visit: https://gladcanada.ca/for-trainers/sign-up-for-a-certification-course/

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