The GLA:D® programme has been developed to support patients with osteoarthritis and back pain.
It focuses on patient counseling and exercises to improve self-management.
Around 80% of adults suffer from back pain one or more times in the course of their lives. The GLAD® Back Programme focuses on patient counseling and exercises to improve self-management.
Patients go through the program 3 - 2 - 12 - 1:
After completing the program, patients have the skills to manage their back pain independently and to cope with their everyday life despite back problems.
The program is a treatment option for patients with chronic or recurrent lower back pain that interferes with everyday life.
Your referring doctor can prescribe the GLA:D® Switzerland back programme for you. The costs will also be covered by your health or accident insurance.
The GLAD® Back Programme takes 12 weeks or three months, in which the patients complete the programme 3 – 2 – 12- 1.
Your doctor prescribes The GLA:D® Back Programme. This may be your GP or a specialist doctor that is responsible for treating your musculoskeletal condition, such as an orthopedist. A pain specialist or rheumatologist can also prescribe it.
If a doctor has prescribed the Programme for you, the costs will be covered by your health or accident insurance. Depending on the insurance provider and policy, patients may be expected to pay an excess.
