Sometimes life gets out of balance. When that happens, it’s important that there is someone around you who knows what you need – both medically speaking and as a person. You’ll find exactly that at VITREA: At our rehab clinics we guide you step by step on your personal journey back to independent living. We offer a high level of medical expertise and innovative therapies, and focus entirely on you and your personal goals.
VITREA clinics in Switzerland
Our clinics are located in Switzerland – easily accessible from cities and international airports. Our dedicated team offers a warm welcome and expert assistance throughout your stay.
Our areas of expertise
We offer comprehensive, highly specialized medical and therapeutic care in the following areas:
Medical conditions and symptoms that we treat
Discover our symptom and disease-specific services as well as our specialist rehabilitation programs.
Neurological
- Stroke
- Early stroke rehabilitation
- Multiple sclerosis (MS)
- Parkinson’s
- Dementia (incl. Alzheimer’s)
- Memory problems and difficulty concentrating
- Visual disturbances (double vision, facial paralysis)
- Dysphagia
- Balance disorders
- Chronic headaches
- Sleeping disorders
- Chronic fatigue / chronic tiredness
Psychosomatic/Psychiatric
- Burnout
- Depression
- Anxiety disorders
- Post-traumatic stress disorder
- Chronic pain
- Exhaustion
- Psychosomatic illnesses with physical symptoms
- Physical illnesses which have led to mental stress
Orthopedic
- Back and joint surgery
- Chronic back pain
- Joint conditions caused by inflammation or wear and tear
- Fractures
- Sports injuries (tendons and ligaments)
- Shoulder conditions
- Knee problems
- Hip problems
Geriatric
- Impaired mobility/immobility
- Risk of falling/increased risk of falling
- Cognitive limitations, especially delirium (temporary confusion or disorientation)
- Fecal and/or urinary incontinence
- Depression or anxiety
- Impaired sensory function (visual or hearing impairment)
- Pressure sores (decubitus)
- Multiple medication and/or incorrect use of medication
- Chronic pain
- Malnourishment and/or muscle wasting
- Social isolation
- Frailty
Cardiac
- Heart attack
- Rehabilitation after heart surgery
- Coronary heart disease, including angina pectoris, with or without cardiac catheterization
- Cardiac arrhythmia, including atrial fibrillation
- Cardiac muscle diseases, such as heart failure/cardiac insufficiency, myocarditis
- Heart valve diseases with or without intervention
- Heart valve inflammation (endocarditis)
- Psychological stress after heart disease to manage illness and reduce anxiety (psychocardiology)
“From one day to the next, I went from walking with a walker to not feeling my legs and having to take a break every 4-5 steps. That’s when I came to the realization that I had to do something.
After 5 weeks of rehabilitation in Zihlschlacht, I am able to walk short distances indoors without a stick and without a walker. That gives me wings.”
Jan
MS patient from the Netherlands
Patient success stories
Our service for international patients
Our International Office is on hand to assist you from when you first get in touch to when we plan your discharge from our clinic to your journey home. We take care of all your concerns and make your stay as comfortable as possible. Some of the areas we support you in:
- Visa application
- Travel, stay and accommodation
- Collating all necessary documentation
- Translation & interpreting service
- Cultural mediation
- Clarifying finance
Find out more about our comprehensive patient service
Step by step information about your rehabilitation
Our experienced team is here for you.
Your quote
Our medical team will examine your case and put together a non-binding, customized quote.
Your agreement
You check our quote. If you have any questions or concerns, we are always happy to help.
Arrival & stay
We support your visa application and application for cost approval from your insurance company, and are also on hand to organize everything to ensure you have a successful stay with us.
Discharge & return journey
Together with your relatives and in agreement with the clinic team, we plan your discharge and help you to organize your return journey. Even after your stay, we are here to help. Don’t hesitate to get in touch.
Frequently asked questions
Here are our answers to the most frequently asked questions about stays at our rehabilitation clinics.
How much does a rehab stay cost?
Costs depend mainly on the severity of the condition and the individual’s needs. Additional expenses may be incurred for translators/interpreters or transportation, for example.
We will provide transparent information at an early stage in the form of a written quote so you can accurately estimate the costs before treatment starts.
How many treatments and treatment minutes are offered per day?
We offer a customized, intensive treatment program from Monday to Saturday. The number and duration of treatments is based on your medical diagnosis, your capacity, and the goals of your therapy.
After admission, your exact treatment plan will be determined with our interdisciplinary team to ensure the best-possible holistic treatment. In general, there are 4 to 6 treatments daily from Monday to Friday and 2 to 3 on Saturdays.
Can I accompany my relative as a patient in the clinic?
Families and children are very welcome. Staying overnight with the patient is generally free of charge as we firmly believe that a familiar social environment supports recovery.
The only exceptions to this are severe medical cases for whom being accompanied is not possible due to medical or nursing reasons.
Please discuss your plans with us early on so we can arrange the appropriate accommodation.
What is the earliest possible admission date?
The earliest possible admission date depends on the department concerned and the status of your documentation (e.g. medical reports, insurance cost approval). Waiting times are usually between 7 and 10 days.
As soon as we have all the necessary documents, we will inform you of the earliest possible admission date.
Are you interested in rehabilitation in Switzerland?
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