Strong Knees Program

Helping Arthritic Sufferers

Effective 12th September 2012, members on Platinum and Gold Hospital cover are now eligible for a 100% benefit on the Strong Knees Program provided by Corio Bay Sports Medicine Centre.

The program consists of a series of exercise and learning sessions designed to achieve optimal strength, mobility and function for mild to moderately osteo-arthritic knees.

The program works strongly towards self-directed management of the problem and aims to give clients a better understanding of treatment options and their relevance. This includes exercises, medications, surgery, supplements and diet.

Structure of the Program

The program involves 2 x 60min sessions per week over a five week period (10 sessions in total) after which time each participant will have developed a very strong sense of an ability to self-manage their problem, as well as develop a resource bank of self-help and practitioner based solutions.

Program Aims

The specific aims of this program are to enable each participant;

• To have a comprehensive management strategy specifically to deal with the problem themselves where possible or appropriate.
• To better understand the disease process and impact of lifestyle, diet, medication and exercise factors
• To achieve an improved quality of life.
• To achieve improved pain levels.
• To be better equipped at self-coping with acute exacerbations
• To delay or avoid surgery.
• To understand the effects of common supplements and alternative remedies.
• To be empowered with an ongoing resource for their problem.

For members to be eligible they must have an active membership with either Platinum or Gold Hospital cover and served the 2 month waiting period prior to program commencement.

For further information or to enrol in the program please contact Corio Bay Sports Medicine Centre on 5221 8822 or email geelong@coriobayhealth.com.au