Kieser
Experience the benefits of Kieser’s health-focused strength training! Their programs help you stay active, no matter what your age is. Reduce pain, delay or avoid surgery, and boost your mobility, strength, and overall quality of life.
What is it?
Kieser has a network of physiotherapy, exercise physiology and strength training clinics with 25 locations across Australia. Their active approach to the management of chronic musculoskeletal conditions, chronic disease and rehabilitation is designed to help provide the best pathway to recovery or long-term self-management.
Specialising in health-focused strength training, Kieser empowers individuals to continue pursuing their passions regardless of age. The integrated Kieser programs aim to:
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Reduce pain and improve functional outcomes for clients with osteoarthritis or back pain.
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Delay or possibly avoid surgery.
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Maximise function to improve mobility during physical activity.
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Increase overall strength to improve mobility and quality of life.
You'll have an individualised care plan developed for you that includes:
- An initial assessment with a physiotherapist.
- One-on-one sessions with a physiotherapist.
- One-on-one training sessions with an exercise scientist or exercise physiologist.
- An individualised strengthening program using the Swiss engineered equipment at Kieser.
- Access to the Kieser App.
- Ongoing assessments to evaluate your improvement.
- A home exercise program and education program.
- A discharge self-management plan.
The length of the program varies depending on your condition - the hip and knee program runs for 18 weeks while the spinal program runs for 22 weeks.
Additional services including a dietitian and onward referral to a range of other health services can be provided when appropriate.
Who’s it for?
Westfund members who are on Gold-tier Hospital, Silver Plus Assure Hospital or Overseas cover who are at risk of needing surgery for hip or knee osteoarthritis or for a lumbar spine condition may be able to take advantage of this program.
Eligibility criteria
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Keiser programs are available to active, up-to-date Westfund members who have held Gold-tier Hospital, Silver Plus Assure Hospital or an Overseas cover for at least 12 months (this excludes our other Silver-tier Hospital, Bronze-tier and Basic-tier Hospital covers).
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Members can only be enrolled in one movement improvement program offered by Westfund at a time and are only eligible for one movement improvement program in their lifetime.
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Members must hold eligible cover for the duration of the program.
- Must have a diagnosis of hip, knee or a lumbar spine condition that has been present for not less than 6 months, affecting activities of daily living.
- Please note this is not an exhaustive list of the criteria. Full program eligibility is determined by the program provider.
- It is available to members in select locations across Australia - please contact Westfund to find out if you are in an eligible location.
- This program will require a referral from your doctor (either a GP or a specialist), so please see them to discuss.
Getting started
Taking the first step
Read through the program eligibility criteria above.
Checking your Westfund eligibility
Our friendly team are on hand to discuss your eligibility for your chosen program. Simply call 1300 937 838 or send us an email.
Our Health and Wellbeing Team
We will organise for our program partners to contact you and confirm clinical eligibility and next steps.