Physiotherapy Michaela Hofmann Head of physiotherapists eMail: physio@sanlas.at Tel.: +43 (0)3133 2274 - 6394 The crucial concerns of our physiotherapeutic treatment are on the one hand the avoidance of functional impairment of the locomotors apparatus, on the other hand the maintenance and recovery of natural move ability for both orthopaedic and neurological patients, in order to achieve ideal liberty of action and painlessness resp. autonomy. Through a detailed clinical finding, acute deficiencies are recognized and then cured by using an adequate therapeutically program. In order to grant patients the best-possible treatment, numerous medical treatments and therapies are chosen from, like Bobath´s method, PNF, Affolter, Feldenkrais, Vojta, CranioSacrale therapies, Maitland, Kaltenborn, physical measurements (e.g. electrotherapy, magnetic field therapy) and many others. The most frequently used form of therapy for neurological patients is the Bobath´s method, which due to its diversity can be adjusted to the individual needs. Furthermore, hydro-therapies and gymnastics for osteoporosis-patients are offered. Offered equipment: tread-mill which unburdens the weight, sling-table, Galileo, Motomed, CPM-splint. Team der ErgotherapeutInnen Targets of the physiotherapy Improvement of the function of the affected sides and regression of negative compensation A new organization of the interplay of the two body parts (integration) Use of daily routines for therapeutical needs (integration into daily responsibilities) Avoidance of consequential damages Psychosocial safety and occupational reintegration Encouragement for the patient’s autonomy and for self-esteem through adapted help (use of aids, storage) Making aware of the affected side Stimulation of normal balance reactions and automatical sequences of movements out of different starting positions with mobile elements Prevention or improvement of wrong posture and movement patterns Abolishing of disorders of orientation Conditioning of a physiological walk, supply with appliances and trial, reduction of assistances for orthopaedic patients Pain relief and mobilization of scars Regaining of best-possible mobility Training of the joints Advice and course of instruction for relatives