Physical therapy – Targeted use of healing stimuli
Not every ailment requires immediate exercise. Sometimes the body first needs targeted stimuli to alleviate pain, soothe inflammation, or support healing. This is precisely where physical therapy comes in.
Depending on the specific symptoms, different treatment methods are used: Heat applications such as fango (mud packs) promote blood circulation and loosen tense muscles. Cold therapy (ice) helps to reduce acute pain, swelling, or inflammatory reactions. Electrotherapy uses weak electrical impulses to relieve pain, activate muscles, or support regeneration. Ultrasound therapy uses high-frequency sound waves that penetrate deep into the tissue and can promote healing processes.
Physical therapy is individually tailored to your symptoms and often combined with physiotherapy or manual therapy. This can reduce pain and improve the conditions for active exercises.
Treatment goals
Relieve pain
Relieve muscle tension
Promote blood circulation
Reduce swelling and inflammation
supporting healing processes
Improve mobility
Preparation or supplement to active physiotherapy
What does physical therapy include?
These include, among others, mud packs, heat therapy, cold therapy, electrotherapy, and ultrasound therapy. Which treatment is appropriate depends on your specific symptoms.
When is physical therapy used?
It is suitable for acute and chronic pain, muscle tension, joint problems, sports injuries, swelling, and after operations or injuries.
What are the goals of physical therapy?
The goal is to alleviate pain, support healing, improve mobility, and create optimal conditions for further physiotherapy measures.
Is physical therapy painful?
Generally not. The applications are individually dosed and designed to be pleasant and well-tolerated. With some procedures, a mild sensation of warmth, cold, or tingling may occur briefly.
Who is authorized to prescribe physical therapy?
The treatment can be prescribed by general practitioners as well as specialists. It is carried out by appropriately qualified physiotherapists.