What is DBC?
The DBC (Documentation Based Care) back and neck rehabilitation programme is a physiotherapy and rehabilitation programme that helps members and dependants who suffer primarily from back and neck problems.
The programme, which takes place at specific DBC Centres, consists of up to 12 sessions over 6 weeks. It helps patients to amongst others:
- Manage severe neck and back pain.
- Restore the range of
- Restore muscle coordination and movement
- Improve muscle
- Improve general
- Re-educate patients on the difference between normal physical loading and
- Reduce fears and avoidance
- Tackle the psychological, social and occupational obstacles to return to normal daily
Registering on the Programme
- A specialist or Family Practitioner may refer a member to the Programme
- A member may also contact the Member Contact Centre on 0860 002 103 should they experience chronic, ongoing back or neck pain.
Conditions
- To avoid a R10 000 co-payment, members must do a DBC assessment and complete their DBC protocol before admission for a Back and Neck surgery.
