Since 1994, the in Germany called “Krankengymnastik”(Gymnastics for Invalids) is called Physiotherapy. The education takesl be three years. Since 2001, it is even possible, in addition to pursuing further education in the field of physiotherapy. In course of this, Physiotherapists a able to study PT at a University.

Physiotherapy involves many techniques that are used vary depending on the treatment aim. These techniques are engrossed in training after training.

The aim of physiotherapy is generally the improvement and maintenance of the human body functions. With physiotherapy physiological attitude is developed. Due to the different techniques to reach an improvement of the joint position, and thus a better joint mobility and efficient muscle function.

The field of application is wide, so that physiotherapists are used in all medical disciplines. Focuses, however, both in the hospital as well as in practice, in the field of orthopedics, surgery and neurology.

Special forms of treatment in addition to physiotherapy are

• Manual therapy
• Manual lymphatic drainage
• Swedish Massage
• Physiotherapy with workout devices
• Bobath / Vojta
• PNF
• Physical therapy (heat, cold, electrical and ultrasound therapy)
• Wellness: Hot Stone Therapy, Reflexology