Vhi Joint Care Programme
Helps improve mobility and prevent falls, through an enhanced assessment system using the latest in technology
Delivered in partnership with The Physio Company
The Joint Care Programme is an innovative and proactive musculoskeletal (MSK) and mobility assessment aimed at detecting joint, muscle and balance (fall risk) issues. The screen is delivered by a Chartered Physiotherapist who examines mobility, balance and flexibility through a series of tests.
Joint Care
Our Joint Care Programme assesses a range of issues over 30-40 mins. including...
- Joint stiffness.
- Joint pain.
- Balance issues.
- History of falls.
- Mobility levels.
How to register for the programme
Book your appointment with The Physio Company for the Joint Care Programme which includes assessment on 01 518 0011.
Screening is delivered by a Chartered Physiotherapist which takes approx. 30-40 minutes.
The physiotherapist will examine mobility and balance through a walking test using motion based sensor technology.
Flexibility is assessed through physical tests on a number of areas over the course of the screening.
Following the assessment, you will receive a detailed, personalised report with relevant treatment advised, if required.
If the Joint Care programme is included on your plan, full cover will be provided for the screening and more.
Frequent questions
How to make an appointment
To make an appointment call The Physio Company on 01 518 0011 or here.
What cover is provided?
Vhi Healthcare provides full cover for a physiotherapist from The Physio Company to carry out an initial joint care screening to assess your joint mobility. Depending on your screening results, you may be given exercises to enhance your mobility or referred for physiotherapy sessions.
Where recommend, Vhi provides full cover for up to 3 visits for joint care physiotherapy with The Physio Company.
Is this on my plan?
To check if this benefit is included on your plan, please refer to your Table of Benefits or call Vhi Healthcare on 056 444 4444.
Fit for Life mobility programme
Best in class preventative care model for falls, osteoporosis risk assessment and more.
Fit for Life programme is carried out by physiotherapists at The Physio Company. Your clinical needs will determine access to the programme and the number of visits covered. It can include falls risk and mobility screening, incl. Osteoporosis screening, as well as mobility physiotherapy.
Further information
For more information on our Joint Care Programme or Fit for Life, you can call The Physio Company on 01 518 0011.
Relevant to specific healthcare plans, our Fit for Life programme is available to those who join or renew on or after 1st October 2024.
To check if either of these programmes are included on your plan, you can check your Table of Benefits in MyVhi or call Vhi Healthcare on 056 444 4444.