Centre for Physiotherapy

Electrotherapy with Compex

Compex is a form of electrical muscle stimulation that is used, among other things, to treat muscle atrophy, e.g. after cruciate ligament or knee prosthesis surgery, and promotes muscle regeneration. The handy Compex electric stimulation device is rented (in cooperation with DGO-Global) and can be used independently at home as a supplement to physiotherapy.

Costs: Depending on the supplementary insurance or accident insurance, the costs for the electrical stimulation device are covered on a pro rata basis.

Kinesiology tape

In the case of pain or chronic symptoms, reflexive adjustments occur in the muscles and fascia, which can lead to functional impairment. Applying kinesiology tape to the affected structure promotes the healing process by neuroreflecting the muscles and temporarily providing passive support to the joints.

Costs: With a doctor’s prescription for physiotherapy, the costs are billed through your health insurer.

Decongestive lymphatic therapy

The complex physical treatment known as decongestive lymphatic therapy consists of manual lymphatic drainage, compression therapy (initially bandages, later mass shrinkage), functional movement therapy and skin care. The aim of the treatment is to soften the tissue and reduce swelling, which provides pain relief, better mobility and thus an improved quality of life for the patient.

This form of therapy is mainly used for lymphoedema, which may occur after cancer surgery if the lymph nodes are removed. Other indications include temporary overloading of the lymphatic system due to trauma or surgery and the associated swelling.

Costs: With a doctor’s prescription for physiotherapy, the costs are billed through your health insurer.

Myofascial trigger point therapy

When the muscle are permanently tense, myofascial trigger points can occur, leading to reduced blood flow to the muscles and thus to pain. Using manual trigger point therapy or dry needling, muscle tone is normalised and increased blood circulation is achieved, which is accompanied by a reduction in pain and improved function.

In dry needling, sterile disposable acupuncture needles are used to puncture the pain-causing trigger point. This improves blood circulation and regulates muscle tension in a reflexive way. (Important: There are contraindications for this treatment technique, which must be discussed with the physiotherapist beforehand.)

Costs: With a doctor’s prescription for physiotherapy, the costs are billed through your health insurer.

Pulmonary rehabilitation

In pulmonary rehabilitation (three-month programme), you will undergo personal training under supervision and constant monitoring of vital signs in order to improve your quality of life and performance despite chronic lung disease. In addition, in-house pulmonologists and therapists teach you medical knowledge in course blocks.

Costs: With a doctor’s prescription for physiotherapy, the costs are billed through your health insurer.

Pelvic floor therapy

Pelvic floor therapy treats functional disorders of the pelvic floor such as urinary and stool incontinence or pain in the pelvic and genital area. This therapy is often useful after abdominal surgery, difficult births or age-related changes.

Pelvic floor therapy includes individually adapted perception and strength exercises. A biofeedback device is used to illustrate the values and check the progress of the training.

Costs: Treatments are billed at the outpatient physiotherapy rate. The one-off material costs range from CHF 50 to 90 for a probe. These benefits are covered by your basic insurance.

GLA:D (therapy for osteoarthritis)

GLA:D can be a useful alternative to joint surgery. The abbreviation GLA:D stands for “Good Life with (osteo)arthritis in Denmark”. This treatment originates in Denmark and is based on international guidelines for treating patients with osteoarthritis of the knee and hip. The programme includes evidence-based, tried-and-tested advice and guidance for patients, as well as specific exercises. After approximately two months of therapy, the affected osteoarthritis patients can independently control their remaining symptoms and continue training with targeted exercises. This reduces pain and improves walking ability and quality of life over the long term.

Costs: With a doctor’s prescription for physiotherapy, the costs are billed through your health insurer.

Postnatal pilates

Have you recently become a mother and would like to regain your usual fitness level step by step? With effective postnatal Pilates, you will learn how to rebuild your pelvic floor and abdominal muscles. Through theoretical input from a physiotherapist, you will also learn what behavior is supportive in everyday life to prevent back pain or incontinence.

Content: 8 lessons of 55 minutes each (incl. theoretical input)

Instructor: Physiotherapist with additional training as a Pilates instructor

Course time: Wednesdays, 17:10 - 18:05 (without baby)

Course start: 8 - 10 weeks after birth at the earliest

Location: Physiotherapy course room, Privatklinik Bethanien

Cost: CHF 280 (for 8 lessons of 55 minutes each)

Registration: Tel. +41 43 268 72 60, e-mail: physiotherapie@klinikbethanien.ch

Advice on ergonomics and functional movement

Ergonomics are essential both in everyday life and at work for maintaining a healthy body. Ergonomic therapy includes a well-equipped workstation, optimum lifting techniques and a physiological gait. Musculoskeletal complaints can also be analysed by means of a functional assessment, movement disorders can be examined structurally and functional correlations can be shown. Functional, neurophysiological and biomechanical aspects are taken into account.

Costs: With a doctor’s prescription for physiotherapy, the costs are billed through your health insurer.

Manual therapy

Manual techniques (according to SAMT or Maitland) can be used to correct malfunctions of the musculoskeletal system. Therapists are trained to use their hands as an instrument for examination and treatment, using mobilisation techniques to relieve pain and improve the mobility of blocked or restricted joints. 

Costs: With a doctor’s prescription for physiotherapy, the costs are billed through your health insurer.

MTT (Medical Training Therapy)

This is a training course for everyone that benefits people of all ages. Regular muscle exercises increase physical strength and well-being in everyday life. MMT is a specific training programme (three months) that is carried out independently in a group of up to six people under guidance from a physiotherapist. The physiotherapist will put together an individual programme for you. The aim is to increase the stamina, strength, coordination and mobility of various muscle groups and to alleviate pain. The training plan is regularly adapted to your current progress.

Costs: With a doctor’s prescription for physiotherapy, the costs are billed through your health insurer.

Course days: Monday and Friday, 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.; Tuesday and Friday, 14:00 p.m. to 15:00 p.m.

Course duration: Training takes place twice a week for about one hour and lasts a total of three months.

Personal training

Personal training is the ideal choice for maintaining health, increasing fitness or reducing weight. Depending on your needs, a programme will be devised which you can then complete independently or continue to complete under physiotherapeutic guidance.

Costs: Individual lessons of 60 mins: CHF 150

Core stability training incl. Pilates

Strong core muscles are the basic prerequisite for all types of movement in everyday life, both during physical exertion at work and in sport. The deep, stabilising core muscles support our back and can absorb external forces to protect the spine. The core muscles are strengthened through specific strength exercises, which you can carry out with personal guidance during therapy or at home on your own. Pilates is a good form of further training. This is a holistic stabilisation training with a focus on the core muscles and pelvic floor combined with correct breathing techniques.

Costs: With a doctor’s prescription for physiotherapy, the costs are billed through your health insurer.

Sports physiotherapy

Even if you take preventive measures, it is impossible to avoid sports injuries altogether. This makes it all the more important to obtain optimum follow-up care from a sports physiotherapist. Depending on the current stage of recovery, specific stimuli are applied to help the injured structures heal. Stabilisation exercises are performed at the beginning of the therapy, followed by concentric and eccentric strengthening of the slow and fast muscle fibres. The subsequent sports-specific training is about giving you the best possible preparation for your return to sport.

Rehabilitation also includes strengthening and endurance exercises to maintain the performance of the unaffected structures.

Personal training for golfers

The aim of this training is to achieve the best possible muscular and joint-specific conditions for an optimal golf swing. Strength-specific training (including after surgery) reduces physical deficits, provides protection against overload and prevents any pain and injury.

Costs: Individual lessons of 60 mins: CHF 150

Post-partum fitness

Have you recently become a mother and want to get back to your previous fitness level? We give you individual tips on recovery and training. Get to know the techniques of baby massage and intensify the contact with your child. They support your child with digestion and can prevent intestinal colic. Treat yourself to some time out with a soothing massage. We offer you all this in a package specially designed for you. You can of course bring your child with you.

What’s included: two individual 50-minute personal training lessons, one individual 50-minute baby massage lesson, two 25-minute massage treatments with our medical massage therapist

Costs: CHF 500