AIA Health has partnered with Kieser to provide eligible AIA Health members access to Kieser's Osteoarthritis and Spinal Care Plans.
What are the Hip and Knee Osteoarthritis Care Plans?
Kieser's Osteoarthritis Care Plans are designed to help you improve your osteoarthritic hip or knee in a safe and supervised manner. They can help to delay or prevent surgery, reduce pain and improve function and quality of life.
The 14-week care plans include:
- An initial assessment and 6 one-on-one treatment sessions with a physiotherapist.
- 8 one-on-one exercise sessions with an exercise scientist or physiologist.
- A 3-month physiotherapist-designed strengthening program on Kieser equipment.
- Education on how to manage and live with osteoarthritis.
- Access to the Kieser Konnect app.
- Objective assessments to help measure your improvement.
What is the Spinal Care Plan?
Kieser's Spinal Care Plan is designed to delay or even avoid spinal surgery, improve symptoms, restore function and mobility, reduce pain and improve quality of life.
The 18-week care plan includes:
- An initial assessment and 13 one-on-one treatment sessions with a physiotherapist.
- 12 sessions on the Kieser lumbar extension strengthening machine.
- 8 one-on-one exercise sessions with an exercise scientist or physiologist.
- A 3-month physiotherapist-designed strengthening program on Kieser equipment.
- Access to the Kieser Konnect app.
- Education program on how to manage and live with your lower back condition.
About Kieser
Kieser Australia is a leading provider of evidence-based strength training programs, focusing on improving the health and well-being of individuals across the country. Kieser's unique approach to training is based on research and science, with a team of qualified physiotherapists, exercise physiologists and exercise scientists that work closely with clients to develop tailored programs that are safe, effective, and sustainable.
FAQS
To find out more about the program criteria, please refer to the
Osteoarthritis Care Plan brochure and the Spinal Care Plan brochure.
Osteoarthritis Care Plan brochure and the Spinal Care Plan brochure.
The Hip and Knee Osteoarthritis Care Plans are available to AIA Health members on Bronze Hospital and above, who have served their six-month waiting period.
The Spinal Care Plan is available to AIA Health members on Silver Hospital and above, who have served their six-month waiting period.
The Spinal Care Plan is available to AIA Health members on Silver Hospital and above, who have served their six-month waiting period.
AIA Health has partnered with Kieser to deliver Care Plans for the management of hip and knee osteoarthritis and lumbar spine conditions. The Care Plans are 14 and 18-week programs developed by Kieser including physiotherapy, exercise science/exercise physiology, strength training and education services to provide high quality and multidisciplinary care to members with the primary aim of delaying or preventing surgery.
Kieser Australia is a network of integrated physiotherapy, rehabilitation, and strength training clinics, predicated on the concept and core principle of 'Strength for Health'. Kieser is committed to providing clients with the tools and support they need to achieve their goals and reach their full potential.
The program is fully funded by AIA Health with no out of pocket cost or impact on extras to members.
You will need a referral from your Medical Practitioner. To receive a referral, book an appointment with your GP and take the Kieser Program referral form and information to your GP. Your GP will review your condition against the program criteria and provide a referral if appropriate.
Care Plans can be accessed at any of the 26 Kieser clinics across Victoria, New South Wales, Queensland, Tasmania and South Australia. To find a Kieser clinic, visit: https://www.kieser.com.au/locations/
More information
For more information about Kieser Care Plans or about Kieser, contact the Kieser Client Support Centre.
