Muscle, joint and bone health management programs
If you’re suffering from a muscle, joint or bone condition, these programs can help you through the process of a hospital admission or with managing your condition from home.
Each Health Management Program is subject to its own eligibility criteria. Contact us for more information and to find out if you're eligible for a program.
Why join a Health Management Program?
Our goal is to be your partner in your journey towards better health while living with a muscle, joint or bone condition.
Continuous support for your health
By choosing to participate in a Health Management Program, you’ll be supported with continuation of care and someone to help provide guidance and answer questions about living with and treating muscle, joint and bone issues. In conjunction with your current doctors, we can help guide you to make the best decisions for both your day-to-day and long-term health.
Prevention
Programs to help improve your health
These programs can help you take positive steps in improving your health.
Healthy Weight for Life Essentials
Phone based program
This program is designed to help with chronic conditions and improve the overall health and wellbeing of eligible members by providing personalised support for weight management and nutrition. A team of specially trained dietitians will teach practical steps to achieve sustainable healthy living and weight management.
Program duration: 18 weeks
Healthy Weight for Life
At home program
This specialised knee and hip arthritis management program has been designed to help eligible members better manage joint pain and get back to living life – all in the comfort of you’re their own home. This program aims to improve daily living and quality of life by reducing knee pain, hip pain and stiffness, while also improving mobility with strengthening exercises and gentle physical activity. It can also improve an eligible member’s preparation for knee or hip replacement surgery, if relevant.
Program duration: 18 weeks
GLA:D Hip and Knee Osteoarthritis Management Program
This research-based program for people with hip or knee osteoarthritis utilises education and exercise which can help reduce symptoms associated with the condition. By reducing osteoarthritis symptoms such as pain, stiffness and mobility issues it can help to delay, or in some cases avoid the need for joint replacement surgery. If surgery is required, GLA:D® can also help with the preparation for knee or hip replacement surgery, improving recovery time and/or outcomes.
Program duration: 6-12 weeks
Kieser Hip and Knee Osteoarthritis Program
Kieser provides eligible members access to the Kieser Hip and Knee Osteoarthritis Program. This program is specifically designed to prevent or delay selected surgeries for people impacted by hip or knee osteoarthritis. Aiming to reduce a person’s pain and symptoms to enhance their quality of life and ability to self-manage their condition.
Hip and Knee Osteoarthritis Program duration: 14 weeks
MedJourney
Phone based program
MedJourney supports the health and wellbeing of eligible members currently using weight-loss medications by providing personalised help with weight management and nutrition. The program aims to create lasting changes in your behaviour to help you achieve sustainable weight management, which could reduce your need for medications. You’ll have access to an online hub where you can track your progress, one-on-one support and free tools and resources to support you on your journey.
Program duration: 12 months
Kieser Spinal Program
Kieser provides eligible members access to the Kieser Spinal Program. This program is specifically designed to prevent or delay selected surgeries for people impacted by a spinal condition. Aiming to reduce a person’s pain and symptoms to enhance their quality of life and ability to self-manage their condition.
Spinal Program duration: 18 weeks
Hospital
Programs and services to support your hospital admission
These programs and services can help eligible members understand their hospital stay or receive their hospital treatment from the comfort of home.
Hospital Support Program
Phone based program
This program gives eligible members access to an experienced registered nurse to help navigate the health system and understand their options before, during and after a hospital visit*. This program is in addition to an eligible member’s doctor’s guidance and advice.
Program duration: Varies
*Not available for pregnancy-related hospital admissions.
Orthopaedic Rehab at Home
Treatment at home
Orthopaedic Rehab at Home provides eligible members with the option to receive intensive physiotherapy in the comfort of their home where clinically appropriate* following a total hip or knee replacement to get them mobile as soon as possible.
Program duration: Varies
*The member's treating team will determine whether Orthopaedic Rehab at Home is suitable to facilitate an early discharge from hospital. This will occur where the same level of rehabilitation can be adequately provided in the comfort of the home.
Care
Programs to help manage your condition
These programs provide advice and support to help your health condition.
Care Support Program
Phone based program
This program gives eligible members access to an experienced registered nurse to help better understand their chronic condition and achieve their health goals. The program’s length varies depending on individual needs.
Program duration: Four to six months