GLA:D BACK Alberta
@gladbackalbertaFOR PATIENTS...
What is GLA:D Back?
The program follows clinical guideline recommendations for the treatment of patients with back pain and is based on principles of self-management similar to GLA:D® for patients with knee and hip pain.
GLA:D® BACK consists of:
- EDUCATION of chiropractors and physiotherapists in running GLA:D® BACK courses for patients.
- TREATMENT PROGRAM consisting of education and a structured exercise program
- REGISTRATION of patient data in the GLA:D® registry
The purpose of GLA:D® BACK is to help patients manage their back pain better themselves through a well-described and structured course of treatment. In Alberta, the program is available to physiotherapists, chiropractors and kinesiologists to offer patient education and exercise based on the best evidence. Data from the program is entered in a secure aclinical registry so that together, we create new knowledge about back pain and that GLA:D® BACK can be continuously improved.
Patient education and supervised exercise for patients with persistent or recurrent back pain are recommended as first-line interventions in several international guidelines based on expert reviews of hundreds of randomized controlled trials. Patient education and exercise have positive effects on back problems and little risk of harms. At the same time, education and exercise have been shown to prevent new episodes of back pain. Evidence and theories behind GLA:D® BACK have been published in several academic journals.
GLAD BACK Development, Theories and Scientific Evidence
The program is designed for patients with persistent and/or recurrent back pain that negatively affects their everyday life and function. The patient and the therapist jointly decide whether GLA:D® BACK is relevant. As with any other treatment, the decision about patient participation in a GLA:D® BACK course is based on a clinical assessment and patient preference.
The history of the GLA:D® BACK Program in Alberta - and for Canada...
In 2019, the GLA:D Back Pilot Program was launched in Alberta. As a result, 33 physiotherapists and chiropractors were trained in a pilot program who then delivered the program successfully to persons with low back pain in Alberta (Pilot Feasibility Stud. 2021 ).
With the pilot study complete, the University of Alberta has licensed GLA:D Back and is offering the course to physiotherapists, chiropractors and kinesiologists* throughout Alberta.
Over the next 2 years, GLA:D Back Canada will be expanded to other interested provinces in Canada.
Looking for GLA:D Back Classes?
Click on the City or Town nearest you to see certified GLA:D Back Clinicians. Note that some Clinicians offer classes by telehealth, so as long as you live in Alberta, you may be able to participate virtually!
Emma Smith, MSc, CSEP-CEP
Active Living, University of Calgary
403-220-8814
Kelly Barrie, PT --- Diane Roylance, PT --- Kayla Skjerdal, PT
Fifth Ave Physio
250, 400 - 4th Ave SW Calgary T2P 0J4
403-234-9004
fifthavephyiso.com
info@fifthavephysio.com
Momentum Health – multiple clinic locations across the Calgary area
To book into the next available GLA:D Back course, please contact:
403-455-0025 or booking@momentumhealth.ca
GLA:D Back Certified Clinicians at Momentum Health:
Alisha Mohamed-Kassam, Physiotherapist
Amy MacDonald, Kinesiologist
Caterina Lerede, Chiropractor
Dan Matchullis, Physiotherapist
Eli Silva, Physiotherapist
Jennifer Kelemen, Kinesiologist
Marie-Pier Begot Coladon, Physiotherapist
Nicole Smith, Kinesiologist
Scott Nicol, Chiropractor
Shahin Pabani, Physiotherapist
Shaun Macauley, Physiotherapist
Victoria McArthur, Chiropractor
Rebecca-Jane McAllister, DC, BHK (Hons)
#105, 11500 29th Street SE, Calgary AB, T2Z 3W9
587-579-0270
info@drrebecca.ca
www.dr-rebecca-jane-mcallister.com
Taylor Pratile, Chiropractor, BA, DC, MSc
Innovative Sport Medicine, 6707 Elbow Dr SW #110, Calgary, AB T2V 0E3
(403) 452-5757
https://www.innovativesportmedicine.ca/
Viral Dalwadi, Physiotherapist
Abbeydale- 814 68 St NE, Calgary AB T2A6X7
Phone (587) 885-1292
Revital Health Physiotherapy and Massage
100 Rainbow Road #106, Chestermere AB T1X 0V2 Ph. (403) 455-5275
Alampreet Sunner, PT
Bita Mozayan-Bashman, PT Health Educator, BSc
AHS Supportive Living
Cell (780) 975-5430; Work (780) 566-2816
Brandyn Powelske, PT
University of Alberta, Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine
bpowelsk@ualberta.ca
Christina Bayley
Whitecourt Well Chiropractic
780 665-5123
Cindy Cinats, PT
Hawkstone Physical Therapy
780-930-1331
Emily Gordon, PT
Erika Manahan, BKin (Professional Kinesiologist)
Leading Edge Physiotherapy, Capilano Location, Edmonton, AB
780-466-1104
Jen Glumpak, PT
University of Alberta, Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine
jjcampbe@ualberta.ca
James Lemieux D.C., M.Sc. R.S.
Aspen Chiropractic
780 722 3017
aspenchiro@gmail.com
Kostadinos Kakarelis, Chiropractor
Lacina Barsalou, Chiropractor
Matt Carson, DC
MVMT Physio and Chiro
60 Green Grove Drive, St. Albert, Unit 210
ph: (780) 809-4920
Miles Morgan, Physiotherapist
REP Physio
23 Fairway Dr. NW
Edmonton, AB T6R 2S6
780 244 1095
westbrook@repphysio.ca
Sunrise Physical Therapy
(780) 960-8711
sunrisephysioltd@gmail.com
Robert Tenhove, DC
Custom Care Chiro & Performance Therapy
13457 149 ST NW, Edmonton, Alberta, T5L 2T3
t: 780 250 2273
info@customcarechiro.com
www.customcarechiro.com
Ruben San Martin, PT, MScPT
Connect Physiotherapy & Exercise
6316 106 Street, Edmonton, AB, T6H2V3
(587) 416-3332
ruben@connectpt.ca
www.connectpt.ca
Sarah Harding, PT
MVMT Physio and Chiro
60 Green Grove Drive, St. Albert, Unit 210
ph: (780) 809-4920
Sylvia Cao, PT
University of Alberta, Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine
sycao@ualberta.ca
Lamont Health Care Centre
Outpatient Physiotherapy Department
5216, 53 Street
Lamont T0B 2R0
Phone: 780-895-2211 Extn 3120/3118
Andrea Eberhardt, PT --- Matheson Johnston, Exercise Therapist, B Kin, Reg. Kinesiologist
Morinville Physical Therapy & Sports Injury Clinic
780-939-5150 or admin@morinvillephysio.com
Ponoka Hospital and Care Centre
PT Department – OP
403-704-8327
Donna.davies2@ahs.ca
Camille Giacobbo, Physiotherapist
Wetaskiwin Hospital and Care Centre
PT Department – OP
780-361-4148
Camille.giacobbo@albertahealthservices.ca
Shayam Sundar Kuttiyappan, Physiotherapist
Zara Brayer,DC
Kevin Jones, Exercise Specialist, BScKin, CSEP-CEP, ACSM CEP, CSCS, CSPS, TSAC-F, CSEP HPS
780-473-7131
*accessible by referral only by a Physician belonging to the Edmonton North PCN*
Edmonton Southside Primary Care Network
Jessica Clement, Exercise Specialist, BPE, CSEP-CEP
Lisa Workman, Exercise Specialist, M.A., B.P.E., CSEP Clinical Exercise Physiologist®, Professional Kinesiologist
Michaela Barkwell B Kin., CSEP Clinical Exercise Physiologist®
Rhiannon Jacek BSc. Kin, CSEP Clinical Exercise Physiologist®
Robin Gardener, Kinesiologist
Tye Babb, Kinesiologist
*accessible by referral only by a Physician belonging to the Edmonton Southside PCN*
Edmonton West Primary Care Network
Kristin Dogterom, Kinesiologist, Exercise Specialist, BAET, CSEP Clinical Exercise Physiologist
Terri Wood, Kinesiologist, Exercise Specialist, BHES, CSEP Clinical Exercise Physiologist
*accessible by referral only by a Physician belonging to the Edmonton West PCN*
Sherwood Park Strathcona County Primary Care Network
Cole Gunderson, BSc Kin, ACSM-Certified Clinical Exercise Physiologist®, CTE
*accessible by referral only by a Physician belonging to the Sherwood Park Strathcona County PCN*
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Frequently Asked Questions
There are many good treatment options for patients with back pain. However, no other programs are as well-described as GLA:D® BACK, and no other program provides systematic registration of outcomes in a clinical registry.
Yes, the results of the pilot study that took place in 2017 are published in the Journal BioMed Central (BMC) Pilot & Feasibility Studies. The ongoing results are documented and made publicly available in newsletters, annual reports and scientific articles.
GLA:D® is a registered trademark of SDU. The use of the GLA:D® BACK or GLA:D® Knee / Hip trademark requires that the therapist:
- Has completed the course from approved trainers
- Provides the GLA:D intervention as described
- Records data in the clinical registry. Over time, we expect that therapists will be required to be periodically be re-certified in order to continue offering GLA:D® BACK
Yes, a comprehensive research program is linked to GLA:D® BACK. The program is described and published in BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders and other scientific jour. There is also an overview of the information and efficacy goals recorded in the clinical register.
Scientific publications can be found at gladryg.sdu.dk
It is quite natural and common for researchers to develop interventions and to be involved in subsequent research of these. Therefore, GLA:D® BACK has established an affiliation with an independent ‘Data Safety Monitoring Board’, which is constantly kept informed and has access to data on patient inclusion and drop-out, patient benefit measured by satisfaction, pain and function, and any unintended events that have occurred in connection with GLA:D® BACK. In addition, there are also researchers who have not been involved in developing the program who conduct research into GLA:D® BACK. None of the researchers involved have personal financial interests in GLA:D® BACK. All potential conflicts of interest are detailed in the protocol article for GLA:D® BACK in the journal BMC Pilot & Feasibility Studies.