Prevent or delay surgery with Kieser
Kieser is a network of Physiotherapy, Exercise Physiology and strength training clinics with 25 clinics across Australia. Our active approach to the management of chronic musculoskeletal conditions, chronic disease and rehabilitation is designed to help provide the best pathway to recovery or long-term self-management.
Research shows exercise therapy can successfully reduce pain and prevent or delay surgery.
"Up to 74% of patients who are eligible for a knee joint replacement may be able to delay their surgery for at least 12 months after completing a 12-week rehabilitation program." (Skou et al, 2015).
"Up to 84% of patients may be able to significantly delay or even avoid spinal surgery with appropriate rehabilitation, including physiotherapy and exercise." (Atlas et al 2001 & 2005).
Reduce pain
and improve functional outcomes for clients with osteoarthritis or back pain
Delay or avoid surgery
or help improve post-surgical outcomes where prevention is not possible
Maximise function
to improve mobility during physical activity
Increase overall strength
to improve mobility and quality of life
Kieser Hip and Knee Osteoarthritis Program
The Kieser Hip and Knee Osteoarthritis Program is a 14-week program developed by Kieser with a primary aim to prevent or delay joint replacement surgery. The program includes a physiotherapy assessment, 6 follow up physiotherapy sessions, 13 weeks of exercise physiologist/scientist supervised exercise sessions on Kieser equipment as well as education on how to manage and live with Osteoarthritis.
The Kieser Hip and Knee Osteoarthritis Programs have been developed to help you improve your osteoarthritic hip or knee in a safe and supervised manner.
The Kieser Spinal Program
The Kieser Spinal Program is an 18-week program developed by Kieser with a primary aim to prevent or delay spinal surgery. The program includes a physiotherapy assessment, 13 follow up physiotherapy sessions, 12 weeks of exercise physiologist/scientist supervised exercise sessions on Kieser equipment as well as education on how to manage and live with your lower back condition.
The Kieser Spinal Program has been developed to help you improve your lower back condition in a safe and supervised manner.
Do you have private health insurance?
Kieser offers our chronic condition programs in support with the following private health insurers which may offer funding for eligible members. Find out more about the programs and our eligibility details.
Get started
To get started with one of Kieser's programs, fill out the form below and one of our friendly team will be in touch. For those with GMHBA, HIF or Peoplecare, your insurer may cover the full cost of the program.
About Kieser
Kieser is a fusion of high-quality contemporary physiotherapy and machine-based strength and conditioning. Our Swiss-engineered equipment is unique, worldwide, to Kieser, and has been designed to provide specific, targeted strength training to muscles identified as weak or in need of strengthening. Our active approach to the management of chronic disease, chronic musculoskeletal conditions and rehabilitation is designed to help provide the best pathway to recovery or long-term self-management.
The management of a chronic disease is often multi-faceted and may require a multi-disciplinary team approach. Kieser’s physiotherapists, exercise physiologists and exercise scientists play a significant role in the management of several important chronic diseases.
The material contained on this webpage is for informational purposes only. No material is intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.