Hip, knee, spine strengthening
// HCi ADDITIONAL BENEFITS
HCi’s hip, knee and spine strengthening programs
From 1 August 2024, HCi is pleased to offer eligible members access to specialised programs aimed at strengthening and mobilising your knees, hips or spine to avoid the need for surgery.
The goals of these programs are to assist members with osteoarthritis who are likely to require knee, hip or spinal surgery to:
Delay or prevent surgery
Reduce pain and any other symptom
Improve quality of life
Restore function and mobility
Through our health partner, Kieser, you may be able to join the 18 week hip or knee Osteoarthritis care program or the 22 week spinal care program.
Note that HCi members get an additional 4 weeks to use the facilities compared to the standard programs!
After an initial assessment of your needs, you can join the relevant program and make appointments for a time that suits you. Each program includes:
Exercise physiotherapy
13 sessions – spine
Exercise scientist sessions
Strength training
Home exercise program
// HCi HIP, KNEE, SPINE STRENGTHENING PROGRAM QUESTIONS
How do I access HCi’s hip, knee, or spine strengthening program?
How do I access HCi’s hip, knee, or spine strengthening program?If you’re an HCi member with combined Gold Hospital and Premier Extras cover, and have served your 12 month waiting periods, you may be able to take advantage of these programs!
- Speak to your GP or specialist about getting a referral to Keiser
- Contact Kieser to arrange an assessment
- Kieser will check with HCi that you are eligible
- Start the program!
Kieser has 26 clinics across Australia, with more coming soon, and you can choose whichever is most convenient for you.
Am I eligible?
HCi will cover the entire cost of the program for eligible members who meet the following criteria at the time of referral and assessment.
- Have held Gold hospital and premier extras cover continuously for 12 or more months
- Have served the full 12 month waiting period for both types of cover
- Are financially up to date
- Are referred in writing by a suitable medical practitioner
- Meet relevant clinical criteria at assessment
- Have not previously claimed a Kieser program with HCi
Members can only be enrolled in one HCi approved Keiser program at a time and are eligible once only in their lifetime (per person covered on an HCi policy).
Full program eligibility is determined by the program provider, Kieser, in conjunction with HCi. Clinical criteria may apply