Kieser Hip and Knee Osteoarthritis Care Plans
The Kieser Hip and Knee Osteoarthritis Care Plans are 14-week programs designed to;
- Delay or prevent surgery
- Reduce pain
- Relieve symptoms
- Improve function and quality of life
How does it work?
The programs are patient-centred and doctor-prescribed, and are founded on a broad and strong evidence-base to deliver superior patient outcomes.
The 14-week programs include;
- Seven 1:1 Physiotherapy sessions (including initial assessment)
- Eight 1:1 exercise science or exercise physiology sessions
- Care coordination
- Access to the Kieser App
- Home exercise program
- Education program
- A discharge self-management plan
The following additional services are provided when appropriate;
- Dietitian
- Strengthening programs on Kieser's specialised equipment
- Onward referral to a range of other health services
Who's eligible?
Our members with Gold Hospital or Gold Combined cover are eligible for these programs*. However, other clinical and non-clinical criteria applies.
Clinical Eligibility Criteria*
- You are at risk of needing hip or knee replacement surgery within the next 3 years, and do not currently have surgery scheduled or planned.
- You have moderate to severe joint pain (4/10 or higher for the past month).
- You have diagnostic imaging confirming osteoarthritis.
- Your doctor provides a referral confirming eligibility.
*Contact Kieser https://www.kieser.com.au/health-funded-programs to find out if you are eligible for the program. Additional criteria apply, and suitability of the Care Plan will be fully evaluated in your initial assessment with a Kieser Physiotherapist, if your GP thinks the Care Plan is suitable for you.
How do I join?
If you’re a member with the correct cover, talk to your GP or a medical practitioner for a referral. If you have any questions, feel free to call us on 1800 603 603.
*Waiting periods and other conditions apply