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An evidence-based treatment option for people with persistent low back pain

25/09/2026

Brisbane GLA:D Back Clinician Training 🌟🎉

A huge thank you to the fantastic group of clinicians who joined us for our recent GLA:D Back clinician training course at CQU in Brisbane.

It was wonderful to see such an engaged and enthusiastic group, and we’re excited to see you bring the GLA:D Back program back to your communities to support people living with persistent back pain.

A special thank you to CQU for hosting us. We look forward to delivering more GLA:D Back clinician training courses across Australia in 2027, with registrations now open!

24/09/2026

GLA:D Back 2027 Course Dates Are Here!

SYDNEY
Online: Wednesday 17 February | 1:00-5:30pm AEDT
Face-to-face: Saturday 20 February | 9:00am-4:00pm AEDT
Macquarie University

MELBOURNE
Online: Wednesday 14 April | 1:00-5:30pm AEST
Face-to-face: Saturday 17 April | 9:00am-4:00pm AEST
La Trobe University, Bundoora

PERTH
Online: Wednesday 7 July | 1:00-5:30pm AWST
Face-to-face: Saturday 10 July | 9:00am-4:00pm AWST
Curtin University

CANBERRA
Online: Wednesday 15 September | 1:00-5:30pm AEST
Face-to-face: Saturday 18 September | 9:00am-4:00pm AEST
Venue TBC

MELBOURNE
Online: Wednesday 10 November | 1:00-5:30pm AEDT
Face-to-face: Saturday 13 November | 9:00am-4:00pm AEDT
La Trobe University, Bundoora

Save the dates and register your interest for GLA:D Back training in 2027!

27/08/2026

Only 4 spots remaining in Brisbane!

Our upcoming GLA:D Back clinician training course in Brisbane is almost full, with just 4 places remaining. The training is open to physiotherapists, chiropractors, osteopaths and Accredited Exercise Physiologists who are interested in delivering evidence-based care for people with persistent low back pain.

Brisbane Clinician Training:

Online: Wednesday, 9 September 2026
1:00pm-5:30pm AEST

Face-to-face: Saturday, 12 September 2026
9:00am-4:00pm AEST
Central Queensland University, Brisbane

If you’ve been considering GLA:D Back training, now is the time to secure your place.

Only 4 spots left!
Register via the GLA:D Back website.

11/08/2026

What is GLA:D Back?

GLA:D Back is an evidence-based program designed to help people with persistent or recurrent low back pain take control of their back pain and function well in everyday life.

For clinicians, GLA:D Back training provides the knowledge and practical skills to deliver the full program in your clinic.

GLA:D Back training equips clinicians with current knowledge about low back pain and evidence-based management strategies, with practical support to help implement GLA:D Back in your clinic.

Training is open to registered physiotherapists, chiropractors, osteopaths and Accredited Exercise Physiologists practising in Australia.

Learn more about upcoming training opportunities and take the next step towards implementing GLA:D Back in your practice via the link in our bio.

30/06/2026

Brisbane clinicians – registrations are now open for GLA:D Back training!

Are you a Physiotherapist, Chiropractor, Osteopath or Accredited Exercise Physiologist looking to build confidence in delivering evidence-based care for people with persistent or recurrent low back pain?

Join the next GLA:D Back clinician training in Brisbane and gain the knowledge, skills and resources to implement this internationally recognised program into your practice.

Training dates:

Online: Wednesday 9 September | 1:00pm - 5:30pm AEST
Face-to-face: Saturday 12 September | 9:00am - 4:00pm AEST
Location: Central Queensland University, Brisbane

Register via the link in our bio.

09/06/2026

📣 Accredited Exercise Physiologists can now become GLA:D Back certified clinicians.

GLA:D Back is an evidence-based education and exercise program for people with persistent or recurrent low back pain. We're excited to welcome Accredited Exercise Physiologists to the growing network of clinicians delivering the program across Australia.

Why become GLA:D Back certified?
✔ Deliver a structured, evidence-based low back pain program
✔ Access patient education and exercise resources
✔ Collect and track patient outcomes
✔ Join an interdisciplinary network of clinicians committed to best-practice care

2026 Training Dates:

📍 Sydney
Online: Wednesday 17 June, 1:00pm to 5:30pm AEST
Face-to-face: Saturday 20 June, 9:00am to 4:00pm AEST

📍 Brisbane
Online: Wednesday 9 September, 1:00pm to 5:30pm AEST
Face-to-face: Saturday 12 September, 9:00am to 4:00pm AEST

📍 Melbourne
Online: Wednesday 4 November, 1:00pm to 5:30pm AEDT
Face-to-face: Saturday 7 November, 9:00am to 4:00pm AEDT

Learn more and register via the link in our bio.

26/05/2026

We’re excited to share the preliminary results from the 2025 GLA:D Back Australia Annual Report 🎉

Over the past few years, GLA:D Back has continued to grow across Australia, helping more people access evidence-based care for persistent and recurrent back pain.

Some standout results:
✅245 clinicians trained across Australia
✅255 participants supported
✅39% reduction in average back pain at 3 months
✅28% reduction in pain medication use
✅74% achieved their personal goals
✅8 in 10 participants reported high satisfaction

GLA:D Back combines education, exercise, and practical self-management strategies to support people in taking control of their back pain.

A huge thank you to the clinicians, participants, and supporters helping make this program possible 💙

16/09/2025

2026 GLA:D® Back Training Courses now open for registration – helping health professionals deliver evidence-based care for people with persistent or recurrent low back pain.

Who can attend?
* Physiotherapists, Chiropractors & Osteopaths
* Accredited Exercise Physiologists (NEW in 2026!)

Course Locations & Dates
For Physiotherapists, Chiropractors & Osteopaths
* Melbourne (Feb) – Online 18 Feb | In-person 21 Feb @ La Trobe Uni
* Sydney (Jun) – Online 17 Jun | In-person 20 Jun @ Macquarie Uni
* Brisbane (Sep) – Online 9 Sep | In-person 12 Sep @ CQU Brisbane
* Melbourne (Nov) – Online 4 Nov | In-person 7 Nov @ La Trobe Uni

For Accredited Exercise Physiologists ONLY
* Sydney (Apr/May) – Online 29 Apr | In-person 2 May @ Macquarie Uni

✨ Places are limited to 30 clinicians per course – don’t miss out!

👉 Learn more & register here:�https://www.mq.edu.au/research/research-centres-groups-and-facilities/centres/spinal-pain-research-centre/glad-back/training-for-clinicians

07/04/2025

The next group of GLAD Back clinicians has successfully completed our training course in Brisbane at Central Queensland University!

This program focuses on upskilling clinicians in delivering pain education and a group exercise program for people with recurrent or persistent low back pain.

We’re excited to see the positive impact these amazing clinicians will have in their communities!

21/01/2025

GLA:D Back now available Australia 🇦🇺

Originally developed in 2018 by researchers at the University of Southern Denmark, GLA:D Back offers a standardised, evidence-based approach to managing persistent and recurrent low back pain.

📊 Global impact so far:
✅ 1,200+ clinicians trained in Australia, Denmark, Canada & Switzerland
✅ 6,000+ patients have completed the program

In Australia, Macquarie University is leading the way, offering clinician training to make GLA:D Back a first-line treatment for low back pain.

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Level 2, 75 Talavera Road
Macquarie Park, NSW
2109

Website

https://www.goto.mq.edu.au/glad-back

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