Area of expertise
Physiotherapy in nursing homes (EMS)
With age or as a result of certain conditions, mobility can decline, making everyday movements more difficult and increasing the risk of falls. Physiotherapy in nursing homes plays an essential role in preserving independence and improving the quality of life of residents of nursing homes (EMS).
When is physiotherapy in a nursing home recommended?
In a nursing home (EMS), physiotherapy plays an essential role in preserving residents’ independence and improving their quality of life. With age or as a result of certain conditions, mobility can decline, making everyday movements more difficult and increasing the risk of falls. With appropriate care, physiotherapy helps residents maintain or regain a degree of independence, while also helping to manage chronic pain and prevent complications linked to inactivity.
What are the goals of physiotherapy in a nursing home?
the goals
Physiotherapy in a nursing home is aimed at residents who need specific follow-up to:
- Preserve their mobility and independence in daily life.
- Prevent falls and their consequences by improving balance and muscle strength.
- Relieve chronic pain linked to osteoarthritis, muscle tension or neurological disorders.
- Stimulate functional abilities to maintain a degree of independence.
- Support rehabilitation after a hospital stay, surgery or an accident.
How does the treatment work?
A personalised approach
Each resident receives a comprehensive assessment so that an individual programme can be put in place, tailored to their abilities and specific needs. This programme may include:
- Gentle mobilisation exercises to preserve flexibility and prevent joints from becoming stiff and painful.
- Balance and coordination work to reduce the risk of falls.
- Functional rehabilitation to improve walking and the ability to carry out everyday movements.
- Manual therapy techniques to relieve pain and loosen the joints.
Care is provided in close collaboration with the nursing team, families and other professionals at the nursing home to ensure comprehensive, consistent follow-up.
Why is it important to get treatment?
With age or as a result of certain conditions, physical abilities can decline, which can lead to a loss of independence and a lower quality of life. Without appropriate intervention, lack of movement can cause pain, loss of flexibility, stiff joints and a higher risk of falls. Physiotherapy in a nursing home helps maintain a better quality of life by helping each resident keep as much independence and comfort as possible.
If a loved one living in a nursing home could benefit from physiotherapy, talk to the nursing team or the home’s doctor. For the sessions to be covered by health or accident insurance, a medical prescription is required.
Reimbursement by health insurance
Sessions in a nursing home are covered by your basic health insurance (LAMal) on presentation of a medical prescription issued by the home’s doctor. They may also be covered by accident insurance (AA / SUVA) or disability insurance (AI).
- ✓ LAMal — compulsory health insurance
- ✓ AA / SUVA — accident insurance
- ✓ AI — disability insurance
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Your questions
Answers to the questions you ask us most often.
Do I need a prescription?
Yes. For your sessions to be covered by your health or accident insurance, you need a medical prescription.
Does my insurance cover the sessions?
Illness: basic health insurance (LAMal). Accident: accident insurance (LAA). In some cases: disability insurance (LAI) or military insurance (LAM).
Do you offer home visits?
Yes, for people whose health prevents them from coming to a practice, and in nursing homes (EMS). A specific prescription for home physiotherapy is required: the doctor must write “at home” on it.
Can I cancel or reschedule an appointment?
Yes, but please let us know at least 24 hours in advance. Appointments missed without notice may be charged.