Deals with:

• Treating impairments of the locomotor system
• Preservation and restoration of natural motion sequences
• Post-accident rehabilitation, in order to facilitate optimal individual freedom of movement and analgesia
• Prevention in terms of ‚health counselling’ and individual optimisation of movement in order to prevent pains and postural defects
• Teaching economical kinesic behaviour and incorporating it into daily routines
• Vascular training for patients with arterial and venous diseases

Physiotherapy is normally prescribed by doctors and carried out, autonomously, by physiotherapists.

Physiotherapists apply various kinesiotherapeutical concepts and techniques. The treatment is complemented with massages, lymphdrainage among other things.