Not necessarily. You are welcome to book as a private patient without one. However, if you want your treatment covered by Basic Health Insurance (Grundversicherung), a medical prescription (Ärztliche Verordnung) is required. We collaborate with all Swiss health insurers and accept referrals from any doctor in Zürich and beyond.

With a valid doctor’s prescription, your basic health insurance covers physiotherapy after you meet your deductible. You pay a 10% co-payment per session. Without insurance, sessions cost CHF 85 for 30 minutes and CHF 170 for 60 minutes.

Normally, standard appointments are 30 minutes long. However, if your physiotherapist sees the need to prolong your session for more comprehensive treatment, they will discuss it with you and can extend the appointment to 60 minutes based on your specific needs.

Treatment duration varies by condition. Acute injuries typically need 3-6 sessions, while chronic pain or post-surgical rehabilitation may require 10-15 sessions. Your physiotherapist will create a personalized treatment plan and provide an estimate during your initial assessment.

Bring your doctor’s prescription, health insurance card (Krankenkassenkarte), comfortable clothing that allows movement, and any relevant medical reports or imaging results (X-rays, MRI scans). Wearing athletic or loose-fitting clothes is recommended.

Physiotherapy should not cause sharp pain. You may feel some temporary discomfort, muscle soreness, or stretching sensations during treatment, especially if you haven’t moved the injured area in a while. This discomfort is normal and typically decreases as your condition improves. Your physiotherapist will work within your comfort level.

Yes! We specialize in treating desk-related pain including chronic back pain, neck tension, shoulder stiffness, and headaches caused by poor posture and prolonged sitting. Our physiotherapists in Altstetten create personalized treatment plans combining manual therapy, postural correction, strengthening exercises, and ergonomic advice.

Yes, we provide physiotherapy home visits throughout Altstetten and surrounding Zürich areas for patients who cannot travel to our practice due to mobility limitations, post-surgical recovery, or severe pain conditions.

It depends on your condition. Your physiotherapist will assess your injury and provide clear guidance on which activities you can continue, which need modification, and which should be temporarily avoided. For sports injuries, we create progressive return-to-sport programs to keep you active safely while recovering.

Physiotherapy is medical treatment focused on restoring function, mobility, and strength through evidence-based techniques including exercise prescription, rehabilitation protocols, and manual therapy. While massage provides relaxation and temporary pain relief, physiotherapy addresses the root cause of your pain and includes progressive exercises to prevent recurrence and restore long-term function.