SPORTS PHYSIOTHERAPY

Sports physiotherapy is still little known in Switzerland, but in recent years has been experiencing a wild expansion on both the demand side from athletes and on the supply side, since numerous postgraduate courses are currently on offer for physiotherapists.

The sports physiotherapist maintains a very special relationship with the athlete when he or she is injured in order to do everything possible to ensure a rapid return to sport. The physiotherapist must also be present when the athlete is well, in order to prevent any possible injury. The close relationship between the athlete, physiotherapist, sports physician, trainer and/or physical trainer is paramount.

This sports-specific physiotherapy includes injury prevention, appropriate physical testing, assessment and reassessment of the athlete, as well as revalidation after injury. The sports physiotherapist present during training sessions, clinics and competitions will also take care of "pre- and post-exertion" care, as well as any emergencies during competition.

Sports physiotherapists will also be present during training sessions, clinics and competitions.

MANUAL THERAPY ACCORDING TO THE MAITLAND CONCEPT

Manual therapy is a physiotherapy specialty that deals with the management of movement dysfunctions of the neuro-musculo-skeletal system. It involves the application of highly specialized treatment strategies, including manual techniques and therapeutic exercises, based on clinical reasoning.

ALL PATHOLOGIES OF THE LOCOMOTOR APPARATUS

We describe the locomotor apparatus by the muscular, bony, cartilaginous and ligamentous systems as a whole, enabling man to perform various functions, namely: physical movement, prehension, verbal and non-verbal communication, maintenance of posture as well as multiple visceral functions.

ORTHOPEDIA

According to the Larousse definition, orthopedics is an essentially surgical discipline that treats congenital or acquired affections of the musculoskeletal system and the spinal column (bones, joints, ligaments, tendons and muscles).

These conditions most often require rehabilitation carried out by a physiotherapist.

RHUMATOLOGY

According to the Larousse definition, rheumatology is a medical specialty that deals with diseases of the joints (rheumatism), bones, and certain diseases of the muscles and nerves.

These conditions most often require rehabilitation carried out by a physiotherapist.

BACK SCHOOL - ERGONOMICS - POSTUROLOGY

The back is subjected to many stresses throughout life. More often than not, we don't attach much importance to our posture, position and gestures in our activities until pain presents itself. That's when we start to regret our old choices... Nothing's lost, but it's time to do something about it!