Basel Physiotherapy Centre

Pain changes everyday life – sometimes gradually, sometimes from one moment to the next. At the Physiotherapy Centre of the Basel Pain Clinic, we work to reverse this change. Not with standard programmes, but with treatments tailored to your specific situation: what is causing the pain, why is it causing pain, and what does your body need to recover from it.

What physiotherapy actually is

How a treatment is carried out

What we work with

Physiotherapy within the context of the pain clinic

Trainingstherapie und SensoPro

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What physiotherapy actually is

Physiotherapy is more than just massages and exercises. It is a medical discipline in its own right, which deals with disorders affecting physical movement and function, and with the question of how these can be resolved or improved without surgery.

To this end, our therapists use a variety of methods depending on the findings: manual techniques, equipment-assisted training, ultrasound treatments, heat therapy, massage or specific exercise programmes. What they all have in common is that the starting point is always a thorough examination – not a one-size-fits-all approach.

How a treatment is carried out

Before your first treatment session, you will undergo a detailed physiotherapy assessment. We want to understand how your symptoms arose, what triggers or exacerbates them, and where your body has developed compensatory mechanisms that may themselves become a problem in the long term.

On this basis, we draw up a treatment plan that focuses on three things simultaneously: providing immediate relief from symptoms, building up resilience and stability, and equipping you with the knowledge to manage your own body so that the situation does not recur in the long term.

What we work with

Injuries and Rehabilitation

Following an accident, an operation or a sports injury, it is not just a matter of the pain subsiding. It is about ensuring that tendons, ligaments and muscles regain their strength – in a controlled, step-by-step manner, without overtaxing the healing process. Physiotherapy is often the difference between a full recovery and permanent limitations.

Back and neck

Muscle tension, lumbago, slipped discs, tension headaches – these complaints are common, and are often caused by poor posture or one-sided strain. We don’t just treat the symptoms; we work with you to identify what can be changed in the long term, including in the workplace.

Age and Mobility

Osteoarthritis, dizziness, unsteadiness when walking, rheumatic symptoms: as we get older, the body’s capabilities often change. Physiotherapy helps to maintain mobility, prevent falls and enable people to manage their daily lives as independently as possible.

Pregnancy and postnatal recovery

Back pain, pelvic floor weakness, groin discomfort – many pregnancy-related complaints respond very well to physiotherapy. We support you from antenatal care right through to postnatal recovery, and also if your child develops postural problems or developmental delays.

When stress manifests itself physically

Chronic stress, sleep problems, muscle tension that does not respond to treatment – sometimes the body is the most visible sign of exhaustion. Physiotherapy can be a valuable part of the treatment in such situations, often in combination with other services offered by the Schmerzklinik Basel.

Physiotherapy within the context of the pain clinic

What sets physiotherapy here apart from a private practice is that it works directly alongside rheumatologists, pain specialists, neurologists and psychiatrists. If your symptoms are complex or cannot be clearly categorised, this does not have to lead to lengthy detours between different departments. Everything is in one place, and the treating professionals consult with one another.

This is particularly relevant when pain has become chronic, does not improve despite treatment, or when both the body and the mind are affected simultaneously.

Exercise therapy and SensoPro

Part of our medical exercise therapy takes place on the SensoPro, a piece of equipment developed by a Swiss company that combines balance, endurance and muscle strength in a single training session. It allows for precise adjustment of intensity, provides a clear visual indication of progress and has been shown to make training more motivating than traditional equipment-based exercises.

In addition, we offer the GLA:D® programme – specifically for osteoarthritis – as well as Pilates, manual therapy, osteopathy and dry needling, depending on your individual needs.

For more information about the SensoPro