Stand Up To Joint Pain - Physio Programs

Stand Up To Joint Pain - Physiotherapist Programs

HCF Members - No cost for eligible members

Eligibility criteria

Have diagnosed osteoarthritis

Are 18 years of age or older

Have an HCF hospital product that they have held for at least 12 months

Are a financial paid up member at the time of participation

Provide consent to participate
Complete a Stand Up To Joint Pain – assessment and follow up care planning session with Prima's Care Support Team

Maintain medical supervision for existing medical conditions

Are willing to provide outcome data over the course of the program (including changes in pain and function)

A personalised online and telehealth 'prehab' physiotherapy program that specifically targets the muscles most relevant to your specific pain and mobility problems.

The physiotherapist programs can be combined with weight management options if clinically appropriate.

The programs are suited to individuals who have significant knee or hip osteoarthritis or joint pain requiring surgery.

Each program also includes the in-home Stand Up To Joint Pain - Strength, Mobility and Pain Management kit (view details).

The intensity of the physiotherapy support (1, 3, 4 or 5 telephone or video appointments) is linked to your needs based on your pain and functional difficulties as identified via the Stand Up To Joint Pain Assessment.

Stand Up To Joint Pain: Self-assessment

The program has been expertly researched and developed to integrate:

Physio plan and review

Physio appointment(s) via phone, video or in person where available to develop and review a personal treatment plan based on your needs.

Strength and Mobility

Targeted strength, balance and mobility exercises to help address individual pain and mobility issues identified in Stand Up To Joint Pain Assessment.

Personal web portal

A secure mobile friendly web portal to access your physio treatment plan including videos and supporting educational resources

Gentle exercise

Gentle exercise such as walking to help reduce joint stiffness and improve physical function.

Pain management

Complementary pain management techniques and strategies.

Outcome measurement

Post treatment outcome measurement to assess impact and satisfaction.

The program includes:

Detailed Stand Up To Joint Pain instruction and education book with step by step instructions for over 40 graded exercises

Access to instructional videos that match the book.

Resistant exercise tubing for use during some of the exercises.

Hot/cold pack for short term relief of pain and stiffness.

Sample video

All the resources you need to do the program will be posted out to you at no cost (following the approval from your health fund)

Virtual Physiotherapy Clinic Option

For further information call the Osteoarthritis Healthy Weight for Life Team on

1800 226 180.