Joint care
Vhi's joint care programme helps improve mobility and prevent falls.
About our Fit for Life Programme
Vhi's joint care, known as 'Fit for Life Programme' is an innovative and proactive musculoskeletal (MSK) and mobility assessment. It is delivered in partnership with The Physio Company.
- Fall risk and mobility screening, as the programme is aimed at detecting joint, muscle and balance issues.
- An assessment is carried out by chartered physiotherapists who examine mobility, balance and flexibility through a series of tests.
- Physiotherapy once an assessment is complete, if deemed clinically appropriate.
We treat
Our programme assesses a range of issues (approx. 30-40 mins) including the following:
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Joint stiffness.
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Joint pain.
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Balance issues.
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History of falls.
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Mobility levels.
We don't treat
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Fractures.
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Chronic pain.
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Rheumatological conditions.
How it works
Start
Call 01 518 0011 to book an appointment for the 'Fit for Life Programme'.
Assessment
A physiotherapist screens you, including your mobility and balance using motion sensor technology.
Flexibility
Flexibility is assessed through physical tests on a number of areas during the screening.
Report
You receive a detailed, personalised report with relevant treatment advice, if required.
Available at Spectrum Health, Dublin, Cork, Galway, Kildare and Limerick
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Where else can I get care?
You can find a list of consultants specialising in orthopaedic care in our consultant directory.
Costs and cover
Cover: cover for the 'Fit for Life Programme' if it is detailed on your plan. You are advised to check your plan details.
Details of your cover and benefits are available in your MyVhi account - Table of Benefits document.
Fit for Life Programme
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.
Frequent asked questions
Vhi provides 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 recommended, Vhi provides full cover for up to 3 visits for joint care physiotherapy with The Physio Company.
It is important to note that cover is plan dependent.
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.
Related services
You may find a number of our other services helpful also. These include: