Physiotherapy

Physiotherapy entails targeted training of the body and the use of non-invasive techniques to improve or rehabilitate movement and physical ability.

What is physiotherapy?

Sometimes also referred to as ‘physical therapy’, physiotherapy entails targeted training of the body and the use of non-invasive techniques to improve or rehabilitate movement and physical ability. Techniques may include ultrasound, massages, or heat packs. Before starting any treatment, the physiotherapist will carry out a detailed, specialist examination and tailor the treatment to the patient’s individual needs. This approach seeks to:

  • Understand how the body is working, raise awareness of available resources and get to the root of certain issues (e.g. poor posture, incorrect lifting or carrying, poor gym form)
  • Trigger the body’s own natural healing response(e.g. build muscle, encourage motor learning, boost metabolism)
  • Promote patients’ ability to independently manage their own bodies

Physiotherapists are experts in treating impeded physical ability and pain. This specialty is an independent discipline within conventional medicine and falls into primary care. Day-to-day work in the physiotherapy department focuses on supporting patients on their journey to improved health or helping them to maintain their health – all intending to increase patient quality of life. To achieve this, physiotherapists work on improving physical abilities – such as standing up, walking, climbing stairs, and running – as well as increasing mobility in stiff joints and easing pain.

Types of conditions

In essence, any problem involving the musculoskeletal system can be improved using physiotherapy. Here are a few examples:

Injury and rehabilitation

Physiotherapy can be targeted to support the healing of tendons, ligaments, bones and muscles following an accident, surgery or sports injury. With the right physiotherapy, most patients can expect to regain normal functionality of the musculoskeletal system.

Back and neck pain

Many people struggle with tension in the region around the back and neck, often leading to tension headaches. These can be targeted with physiotherapy to achieve longer term relief. Physiotherapy can also successfully relieve the acute pain of lumbago and slipped discs. A consultation on workstation ergonomics can also help in many cases. 

Age-related complaints

Physiotherapists are specialists in providing effective treatment for arthritis, rheumatic conditions, dizziness, tinnitus and unsteady gait. Very often, this treatment significantly improves mobility and helps to avoid falls. 

Sub-specialties

Lyra Gait
Alter G
Global reconditioning
Medical training therapy (MTT)
Sports rehabilitation
Oncology rehabilitation
Manual therapy
Medical Lymphatic Drainage
Kinesio-taping
Urogynaecology treatment
Proprioceptive rehabilitation
Functional rehabilitation
Neurological rehabilitation
Orthopaedic rehabilitation

Contact

Physiotherapy at Clinique Valmont

Clinique Valmont
Route de Valmont
1823 Glion sur Montreux

 

 

+41 21 962 37 24 

physio@cliniquevalmont.ch

 

 

Opening hours Monday to Friday 08:00-17:00

 

Centre de thérapies physiques et cognitives

Centre de thérapies physiques et cognitives
Grand Rue 80
1820 Montreux

 

+41 21 962 36 00

tpc@cliniquevalmont.ch 

 

Opening hours Monday to Friday 08:00-17:00

Therapists

Clinique Valmont

Julie Hautle

Specialisation
Physiotherapy, Alter G, Lyra Gait, Medical training therapy (MTT), Global reconditioning View more
Clinique Valmont

Bruno Veiga

Specialisation
Physiotherapy, Medical training therapy (MTT), Lyra Gait, Alter G, Global reconditioning View more
Clinique Valmont

Alice Rodrigues

Specialisation
Physiotherapy, Alter G, Lyra Gait, Global reconditioning, Medical training therapy (MTT) View more
Clinique Valmont

Raphaël Zaugg

Specialisation
Physiotherapy, Lyra Gait, Medical training therapy (MTT), Global reconditioning, Alter G View more
Clinique Valmont

Claire Herdé

Specialisation
Physiotherapy, Alter G, Lyra Gait, Medical training therapy (MTT), Global reconditioning View more
Clinique Valmont

Delphine Schmid

Specialisation
Physiotherapy, Alter G, Lyra Gait, Global reconditioning, Medical training therapy (MTT) View more
Clinique Valmont

Etienne Rauch

Specialisation
Physiotherapy, Alter G, Lyra Gait, Global reconditioning, Medical training therapy (MTT) View more
Clinique Valmont

Sandrine Duay

Specialisation
Physiotherapy, Medical training therapy (MTT), Lyra Gait, Alter G, Global reconditioning View more
Clinique Valmont

Margaux Mittaz

Specialisation
Physiotherapy, Medical training therapy (MTT), Alter G, Lyra Gait, Global reconditioning View more
Clinique Valmont

Olivia Buttet

Specialisation
Physiotherapy, Alter G, Lyra Gait, Global reconditioning, Medical training therapy (MTT) View more
Clinique Valmont

Géraldine Seuret

Specialisation
Physiotherapy, Medical training therapy (MTT), Lyra Gait, Alter G, Global reconditioning View more
Clinique Valmont

Chanel Tordeur

Specialisation
Physiotherapy, Medical training therapy (MTT), Lyra Gait, Alter G, Global reconditioning View more
Clinique Valmont

Laura Magnin

Specialisation
Physiotherapy, Alter G, Lyra Gait, Global reconditioning, Medical training therapy (MTT) View more
Clinique Valmont

Chloé Fritsch

Specialisation
Physiotherapy, Medical training therapy (MTT), Lyra Gait, Alter G, Global reconditioning, Parkinson View more
Clinique Valmont

Letícia Carvalho

Specialisation
Physiotherapy, Medical training therapy (MTT), Global reconditioning
Clinique Valmont

Paulo Da Cunha Ribeiro

Specialisation
Physiotherapy, Medical training therapy (MTT), Lyra Gait, Alter G, Global reconditioning View more
Clinique Valmont

Sara Manieri

Specialisation
Physiotherapy, Medical training therapy (MTT), Lyra Gait, Alter G, Global reconditioning View more

Pregnancy and child development

Physiotherapy can help with a number of pregnancy-related issues: back problems, groin pain, antenatal preparation, postnatal and pelvic floor exercises. Physiotherapy can also help children with posture issues or developmental problems affecting the musculoskeletal system. Interventions are targeted to improve the child’s development. 

Burnout and stress

For many people, day-to-day life is full of complex sources of stress which can often manifest physically as tension, pain and other psychosomatic complaints. In these cases, the mental health aspect must be addressed but physiotherapy can be very useful alongside that. The use of massages, relaxation training and targeted stress-relief exercises has been proven effective in the scientific literature.

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