GLAD Back Australia

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

We’re excited to share the preliminary results from the 2025 GLA:D Back Australia Annual Report 🎉 Over the past few year...
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 💙

2026 GLA:D® Back Training Courses now open for registration – helping health professionals deliver evidence-based care f...
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

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

GLA:D Back now available Australia 🇦🇺Originally developed in 2018 by researchers at the University of Southern Denmark, ...
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.

17/12/2024

Ready to take your skills in managing low back pain to the next level?

Become a GLA:D Back certified clinician and empower your patients to take control of their back pain!

Here’s what you’ll gain:
✨ Update on best-practice knowledge on back pain management
✨ Training to deliver the 9-week GLA:D Back program
✨ Tools to educate patients about causes, symptoms & self-management
✨ Skills to run group exercise classes
✨ Strategies to help patients manage flare-ups & ongoing pain

📍 2025 courses available in NSW, VIC, QLD & WA!

Visit https://www.goto.mq.edu.au/glad-back to register now!

15/12/2024

What is GLA:D Back?

GLA:D Back is a treatment option for patients with long-term or recurrent low back pain that affects everyday life. The program combines both education and exercise to improve self-management skills in patients with back pain.

GLA:D Back now in Australia!We are excited to announce that Macquarie University is now offering the GLA:D Back course t...
12/09/2023

GLA:D Back now in Australia!

We are excited to announce that Macquarie University is now offering the GLA:D Back course to Australian physiotherapists and chiropractors.

Further information and upcoming training programs are available on our website: https://www.goto.mq.edu.au/glad-back

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Level 2, 75 Talavera Road
Macquarie Park, NSW
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