MotionPlus
The MotionPlus Program is a 12-week multidisciplinary movement improvement program for members with hip and knee joint osteoarthritis who have surgery planned for more than 3 months into the future.
The program gives members access to digital modules designed and managed by a team of expert physiotherapists and dieticians to assist with stabilising and managing symptoms.
What is it?
Throughout the 12-week program, members will be guided through a structured and individualised exercise management program in addition to having access to exercise, healthy living and dietetics modules based on their current limitations and future goals.
The MotionPlus Program is delivered entirely via telehealth, increasing comfort and convenience for members. This remote delivery allows patients and their Physiotherapist to remain in close contact for the duration of the program and collaborate to meet their goals.
Who’s it for?
If you’re a Westfund member who is covered by Gold tier Hospital, Silver Plus Assure Hospital or Overseas cover and is scheduled for a joint replacement in more than 3 months time, you may be able to take advantage of this program. All you need to do is check your eligibility and talk with your surgeon about the program.
Eligibility criteria
MotionPlus is available to active, up-to-date Westfund members who have held 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 Hospital and Basic tier Hospital covers). 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. Members must hold eligible cover for the duration of the program.
Must have a diagnosis of hip or knee osteoarthritis that has been present for not less than 6 months, affecting activities of daily living, and be scheduled for a joint replacement in more than three months time.
Members must also meet the following clinical criteria:
- Be clinically stable and have approval from their orthopaedic surgeon.
- Have a willingness to engage with technology and telemedicine platforms.
- Be suitable for the MotionPlus program (able to follow instructions, safe at home).
- Be less than 85 years of age.
- No neurological or cognitive dysfunctions that may affect the individual’s capacity to participate.
Please note this is not an exhaustive list of the criteria. Full program eligibility is determined by the program provider.
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.