The Joint Care Programme is an innovative and proactive musculoskeletal (MSK) and mobility assessment aimed at detecting joint, muscle and balance (falls risk) issues in advance of them causing further injury.
The first assessment is with a Chartered Physiotherapist who examines:
Falls and Frailty risk, through a walking test using a Class 1 Medical Device, with body worn sensors.
Flexibility through a series of physical tests on a number of areas over the course of assessment
The Joint Care Programme is available in select centres across Ireland and the first assessment takes between 30-40 minutes. Once your initial assessment has been completed, you will receive a fully personalised report with your scores and advised next steps. Depending on your score, you will be recommended one of the below:
An App-based prescription exercise programme
Targeted sessions with a Physiotherapist
A reassessment within 24 months
All of these are covered by your VHI policy if available on your plan.
To book call our Patient Services Team on (01) 5180011.
For more details on your cover please see your Table of Benefits.
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