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Suffering from osteoarthritis pain?

Would you like to -

  • Reduce joint pain or dependance on pain meds
  • Move with confidence
  • Delay or avoid painful surgery
  • Improve surgical prep & rehab when required

We have assisted thousands of people achieve this by...

  • Improving nutrition & losing weight
  • Gently increasing activity (where possible)
  • Increasing joint/s muscle strength

94% of HWFL graduates signifigantly reduce their osteoarthritis pain. Take the first step today.

How can the program help me?

The internationally published (ref 1, ref 2, ref 3) in-home Osteoarthritis Healthy Weight for Life program aims to improve your day-to-day living and associated quality of life by reducing knee and hip pain and stiffness and improving mobility. It can also improve your preparation (pre-hab) for knee or hip replacement surgery (if relevant).

All the products and tools are home-delivered so the entire program can be done in the comfort of your own home regardless of whether you live in the city or country.

Why is Weight Management important in the Management of Joint Pain?

For each additional kilogram of body weight a person carries there is an extra 4 kilograms of force exerted through the knee joint with every step taken during the day.

For individuals with knee or hip osteoarthritis who are overweight Australian treatment guidelines strongly recommend a minimum weight loss target of 5–7.5% of body weight.

For people of healthy body weight, maintaining a healthy body weight is essential.

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100% Funded by 34 participating health funds*

Say Goodbye to pain & discomfort, enjoy life again

The internationally published in-home program is suitable for individuals with a body mass index (BMI) ≥ 28 who have knee and / or hip pain and reduced mobility and are motivated to:

  • lose around 5 to 10%

  • increase the strength of muscles around their knee and hip joints

  • gently increase physical activity

All the products and tools are delivered directly to your home so the entire program can be done in the comfort of your own home regardless of whether you live in the city or country.

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Expertly researched and developed  to integrate:

5+% weight loss

Healthy Weight For Life portion planning and lifestyle modification system (view details) and phased use of KicStart™ VLCD meal replacements (view details).

Strength and mobility

Targeted strength, balance and mobility exercises to help stabilise joints and improve mobility - using the complete at home Strength, Mobility and Pain Management Kit (view details)

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Gentle exercise plan

Gentle exercise such as walking to help reduce joint stiffness and improve physical function.

Monitoring and support

A specialised healthcare team to provide support and guidance via phone, SMS, email, private online message board and post (view details).

Digital member hub

A secure personal web portal to track progress, access great resources and message your support team (view details).

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Pain management

Complementary pain management techniques and strategies.

The Program Includes

All the resources you need to do the program will be express home-delivered to you.

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The Healthy Weight For Life portion planning and lifestyle modification system

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Phased use of KicStart VLCD meal replacement shakes and soups

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Digital Member Hub - personal online tracking and resource web portal

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Complete at home Strength, Mobility and Pain Management Kit

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Expert support and guidance from the specialised allied health Care Support Team (view details).

What participants say about the program

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* No cost to eligible members. Clinical and policy eligibility criteria apply. Waiting periods apply.