Osteoarthritis is degenerative arthritis where the core components of joints (cartilage, bone, ligaments and muscles) all worsen over time.
There is no need to feel helpless. You can take action to reduce pain and increase your mobility through our weight management program.
Experts have known for a long time that weight loss is effective for the treatment of osteoarthritis. A World Health Organization report on obesity in 1999 said that even modest weight loss of up to 10% can “alleviate” osteoarthritis, back and joint pain.*
* World Health Organization, Obesity: preventing and managing the global epidemic pg. 70
Under hospital cover
Osteoarthritis help on RBHS Premium Extras cover^
Getting hands-on help?
- You can claim part of the cost of physiotherapy and exercise physiology (the latter is under ‘Complementary Therapies’).
- Plus, if your GP or other health professional declares you have a health condition, you might be able to claim certain other treatment costs as part of a treatment plan, such as benefits for fitness programs if you have a condition requiring a health management plan. There is a whole collection of things claimable in such cases, including gym memberships, pool sessions etc.
- You can also claim part of the cost on dietetics as well as things like remedial massage and acupuncture.
^ Two-month waiting periods apply before joining this cover and claiming (unless you switch within 60 days from an extras cover with these benefits where no waiting period would apply).
Need more information? Ask our health program experts.
You can also call us on 1800 027 299 or email info@myrbhs.com.au and we can help.