Osteo Program
A bespoke service bringing together a team of experts to arm patients with the skills and confidence to manage symptoms of Osteopenia and Osteoporosis.
About the Program
The Cabrini Osteo Program is an outpatient rehabilitation service that specialises in improving the self-management of Osteopenia or Osteoporosis.
The overall goal is to help improve your understanding of the condition and work with collaboratively to develop an effective exercise program to manage it. This aim is to improve confidence, quality of life and overall happiness.
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Outpatient services
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Location
464 Glen Huntly Road, Elsternwick Vic 3185
Who is the program for?
The program is suitable for people with diagnosed osteopenia or osteoporosis. Osteoporosis is largely a silent disease that goes unnoticed until diagnosis. As a result, sometimes diagnosis is unexpected and presents new issues and challenges.
With the right support, most people can manage effectively. Research indicates the best treatment for osteoporosis is a team-based approach in conjunction with medical management to address individual risk factors.
The Cabrini Osteo Program team work with patients to develop a successful long-term self-management plan aimed at minimising these risk factors and supporting overall quality of life.
Our team includes:
- Rehabilitation consultant
- Physiotherapist
- Health psychologist
- Dietitian
You can participate in an individual or group-based program as you require.
How does the program work?
The program will involve you attending appointments at our rehabilitation site twice weekly for several weeks. At these appointments you will participate in an individually tailored exercise program alongside other people with osteoporosis.
You will also learn information important in empowering and supporting you to effectively manage your osteoporosis.
You may also have individual sessions with members of our team as needed.
The team will monitor your progress using evidence-based assessments and will review and modify your program as required.
Benefits of the program
The program can help to:
- Maximise physical ability
- Optimise psychological wellbeing and adjustment
- Improve quality of life
- Improve motivation if you are feeling this is a problem
- Increase confidence and ability to work
- Increase participation in social and leisure activities
- Improve understanding of osteoporosis/osteopenia
- Provide effective coping strategies
How to get started
- Cabrini receives a referral from from your GP or specialist
- Initial assessment with our Rehabilitation Physician
- Initial assessment and goal setting by allied health team
- We work with you to develop an appropriate program based upon your preferences and key issues we identify in your assessment
- Commencement of the program
Private Health Cover
Cabrini Outpatient Rehabilitation has funding agreements for rehabilitation with most private health funds as well as TAC, Worksafe and the Department of Veterans Affairs. Cabrini patient administration will provide information about any out of pocket fees and the range of services as requested.