Neurological Rehabilitation in Switzerland: Find Your Road to Recovery
A stroke, head injury or neurological illness can change your life overnight. Movement becomes difficult, speech no longer functions as usual and everyday orientation can vanish. This is precisely where neurological rehab comes in: Step by step, it gives you the chance to regain your strength and to find a route back to independent living.
What is neurological rehabilitation?
Neuro rehabilitation is a specialized medical treatment and exercise program for people with illnesses and injuries to the nervous system. This includes the brain, spinal cord, and nerve pathways. The goal is to recover lost skills or to find new ways to deal with limitations.
Why is it so important? Because the nervous system, with its billions of connections, controls almost all physical and mental functions – from breathing and movement to memory and speech. As such, damage can affect very different areas of life. Our inpatient neurology rehabilitation center offers ideal intensive support and a specialist therapeutic environment to provide the best possible treatment. Neurorehab supports you to overcome these challenges and gradually win back your quality of life.
What can neuro rehabilitation be used for?
Neuro rehab is used for very different illnesses and symptoms – from acute events such as strokes to chronic conditions like Parkinson’s or multiple sclerosis. Each treatment plan is individually tailored to the situation and the patient’s aims.
Common neurological illnesses:
Stroke
Stroke early rehabilitation
Multiple sclerosis (MS)
Parkinson’s
Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia
Brain injuries and subsequent neurological damage
Neurological issues following inflammatory diseases
Other neurological symptoms:
- Memory problems and difficulty concentrating
- Visual disturbances (double vision, facial paralysis)
- Dysphagia
- Balance disorders
- Chronic headaches
- Sleeping disorders
- Chronic fatigue / chronic tiredness
The process of neurological rehabilitation
With inpatient rehabilitation, patients stay at our rehab center for several weeks. This allows for intensive support with several therapy sessions each day, all under close medical supervision.
Admission consultation:
Joint assessment and goal-setting.
Personal therapy plan:
Usually 4 to 6 therapies per weekday and 2 to 3 on Saturdays.
Regular monitoring:
Weekly consultations, adapting the plan to demonstrate progress so far and ensure it continues.
Discharge planning:
Targeted preparation once the rehabilitation goals have been achieved.
Aftercare:
Advice and additional services to ensure progress is maintained at home.
Our range of therapies
We work with a wide range of therapies during neurological rehabilitation. We tailor our approach so each individual patient receives the best possible support.
Conventional therapies
- Physiotherapy – improves mobility, strength, and coordination.
- Occupational therapy – practice daily activities and hand functions.
- Speech therapy – treats language, speech, and swallowing disorders
- Neuropsychology – supports attention, memory, and problem-solving strategies.
Special therapies
- Orthoptics – corrects vision impairments such as double vision.
- Neuro-urology – treats bladder and continence problems.
- LSVT-BIG – exercises designed to enhance the breadth and strength of movements for Parkinson’s patients.
- Dysphagia therapy – training swallowing and facilitating food intake.
- Hippotherapy – using horses to support balance and muscle control.
- Music therapy – activate speech, motor skills and mood through rhythm and sound.
Technology-assisted therapies
- Robotics therapy – support and initiate movements with state-of-the-art exercise equipment.
- Computer-assisted procedures – improves movement sequences and cognitive abilities.
Modern neurostimulation
- rTMS (repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation) – activates nerve cells with magnetic impulses.
- TPS® (transcranial pulse stimulation) – stimulates brain cells with sonic waves.
- Vagus nerve stimulation – stimulates the nerve and supports regeneration.
Our specialists in neurological rehab
Our specialist neurologists are internationally recognized with many years of experience in treating complex clinical cases. They support you throughout your rehabilitation, offering medical excellence and an attentive service.
Dr. med. Daniel Zutter
Chief Physician and Medical Director, Chief Medical Officer VITREA Switzerland
Specialist in Neurology and Internal Medicine
German, English, Italian
Prof. Dr. med. Karsten Krakow
Chief Physician of Neurological Rehabilitation and Early Rehabilitation, Deputy Medical Director
Specialist in Neurology
German, English
Dr. med. Stefan Schuko
Head Physician International Ward
Specialist in Neurology
German, Russian
Dr. med. Claudia Baum
Head Physician, MS specialist
Specialist in Neurology
German, English
Dr. med. Carlo Wilke
Head of Parkinson's Center
Specialist in Neurology
German, English
Dr. med. Susanna Meier
Head Physician, Co-Head of Early Rehabilitation
Specialist in Internal Medicine and Intensive Care Medicine
German, English
Dr. med. Benedikt Bader
Deputy Chief Physician, Co-Head of Early Rehabilitation
Specialist in Neurology, specializing in Intensive Care Medicine
German, English
Our neurology rehabilitation center in Switzerland
We offer inpatient neuro rehabilitation in Zihlschlacht. The Zihlschlacht rehabilitation center is home to the largest robotics center in Europe and offers over 20 years’ experience with international patients.
Personal experiences and case studies
Our patient case studies demonstrate the challenges and variety of neurological rehab and how progress can be made, step by step.
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.
What languages do the staff at the rehab center speak?
Our staff all speak German, French and English. In addition, there are several other languages spoken, like Croatian, Russian and Italian. We will clarify whether your language is represented among our specialist staff. Should this not be the case, we work with interpreters or translation devices, as required.
Can my relatives stay with me?
Relatives can stay overnight in your room for free. If you would like separate accommodation, the International Office can support you to find a suitable solution.
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. Usually, there are 4 to 6 treatments from Monday to Friday and 2 to 3 on Saturdays.
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