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Physiotherapy

Physiotherapy helps you move better and with less discomfort. Physiotherapists look at how your muscles, joints and nerves work together, and treat you with targeted exercises and hands-on techniques. An important part is learning what you can do for your body yourself.

therapists
16
per session
CHF 100–120
session length
30–45 min

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Origin and approach

Physiotherapy is based on anatomy, movement science and current research. Today the focus is on active exercise, supported by passive techniques such as mobilisation or massage. The aim is for you to be as independent as possible again in daily life, at work and in sport.

What a session is like

Length: 30–45 min
  1. First, the physiotherapist asks about your symptoms, your medical history and your goals.
  2. Then your mobility, strength and posture are assessed.
  3. Treatment usually combines exercises with hands-on techniques, and sometimes heat, cold or equipment.
  4. You are given exercises to do at home between appointments.

Physiotherapy: what is it used for?

  • Back, neck, shoulder and joint pain: physiotherapy is among the treatments recommended in clinical guidelines.
  • Rehabilitation after surgery and after sports injuries, which is also a recognised standard treatment.
  • Chronic pain: studies show that active exercise can help people cope better with pain.
  • Tension headaches, jaw problems and muscle tension, where there are some positive studies.
  • Posture problems, where targeted training can help.
  • Breathing problems and lymphoedema, treated by physiotherapists with specialist training.

How well is the effect supported?

Complaints for which this method is commonly used, sorted by the state of research. The rating shows how well the effect is supported, not whether it will help you.

What do the dots mean?
Established
recommended in guidelines, well studied
Some evidence
effect shown in studies, with limitations
Limited evidence
few or weak studies
Traditional use
used, but hardly studied

The rating covers the research, not the therapist.

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Established · 2 more complaints

recommended in guidelines, well studied

Some evidence · 7 more complaints

effect shown in studies, with limitations

Therapists: Physiotherapy

  • Luca Bernasconi

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    Studio Bernasconi

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    • 4.8(4)
    • Lugano
    • Languages: it · en
    PhysiotherapySports massageFascia therapy
    Basic insurance (KVG)
    Price
    CHF 63–145
    Next appointment
    Available Thu, 15 Oct

  • Olivier Dubois

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    Cabinet Olivier Dubois

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    • 4.7(3)
    • Lausanne
    • Languages: fr · en · pt
    Occupational therapyPhysiotherapy
    Price
    CHF 66–150
    Next appointment
    Available Fri, 16 Oct

  • Lea Gerber

    Praxis Gerber · Physio & Osteo

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    • 3.5(2)
    • Zurich
    • Languages: de · en · fr
    • Online
    PhysiotherapyOsteopathyMedical massage+1
    ASCAEGK therapist registerBasic insurance (KVG)
    Price
    CHF 80–160
    Next appointment
    Available Wed, 14 Oct
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Costs and health insurance

Basic insurance
yes, with a doctor's referral, minus deductible and co-payment.
Supplementary insurance
may cover additional services, depending on your policy.
Your insurer
Each profile shows which insurers recognise the therapist.
Price per session
usually CHF 100–120, median CHF 105 (60 minutes, as stated by the practices)
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Good to know

  • A doctor’s prescription usually covers up to 9 sessions; your doctor then decides whether more are needed.
  • You can also see a physiotherapist without a prescription, but you will then usually pay for the treatment yourself.
  • If you have severe or new pain after an accident, fever, paralysis, numbness or problems with your bladder or bowel, please see a doctor first.
  • Doing your exercises regularly at home makes a big difference to how well treatment works.

Training and recognition in Switzerland

Physiotherapists complete a bachelor’s degree (BSc) at a university of applied sciences. Physiotherapy is regulated under the Swiss Health Professions Act (GesBG), and independent practice requires a cantonal licence. With a doctor’s prescription, basic health insurance (KVG) pays for treatment.

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