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Geriatrics: Physical Therapy & Osteopathy in Old Age

Geriatrics: Physical Therapy & Osteopathy in Old Age

Geriatrics: Physical Therapy & Osteopathy in Old Age

Hannah Meier
Vanda Da Silva
Alfons Aliu
Emilie Pataki
Milena Hug
Michael Kramer
Yannick Hallemans

With targeted physiotherapy and osteopathy, we help you maintain your strength and mobility, alleviate pain, and boost your confidence in your physical abilities.

With targeted physiotherapy and osteopathy, we help you maintain your strength and mobility, alleviate pain, and boost your confidence in your physical abilities.

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What is geriatrics?

Why Choose Geriatrics?

Geriatric physiotherapy and osteopathy are all about enhancing, improving, and maintaining your quality of life as you age. We focus on preserving your independence in everyday activities like walking, climbing stairs, or getting up, so you can continue to live safely and comfortably at home for longer. Through personalized treatments, we work together to boost your safety and help you regain confidence in your own abilities.

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Holistic Therapy Approach

In geriatrics, we don't just focus on individual symptoms; we look at your overall health. We consider existing conditions, medications, and your personal life situation. This way, we develop a treatment plan that is perfectly tailored to you, incorporating all aspects of your health.

Holistic Therapy Approach

In geriatrics, we don't just focus on individual symptoms; we look at your overall health. We consider existing conditions, medications, and your personal life situation. This way, we develop a treatment plan that is perfectly tailored to you, incorporating all aspects of your health.

Holistic Therapy Approach

In geriatrics, we don't just focus on individual symptoms; we look at your overall health. We consider existing conditions, medications, and your personal life situation. This way, we develop a treatment plan that is perfectly tailored to you, incorporating all aspects of your health.

Preserving Everyday Skills

The focus is on exercises such as improving mobility and strength, and maintaining them for as long as possible for daily movements and their demands, which enhance your independence and safety. By specifically training these movement patterns, you stay independent longer and can continue your usual daily routine within your own four walls.

Preserving Everyday Skills

The focus is on exercises such as improving mobility and strength, and maintaining them for as long as possible for daily movements and their demands, which enhance your independence and safety. By specifically training these movement patterns, you stay independent longer and can continue your usual daily routine within your own four walls.

Preserving Everyday Skills

The focus is on exercises such as improving mobility and strength, and maintaining them for as long as possible for daily movements and their demands, which enhance your independence and safety. By specifically training these movement patterns, you stay independent longer and can continue your usual daily routine within your own four walls.

Prevention Before Cure

Geriatric physiotherapy means active prevention. We identify risk factors such as balance issues or muscle weakness before they lead to falls or injuries. Through preventive measures and regular training, we minimize health risks and maintain your mobility in the long term.

Prevention Before Cure

Geriatric physiotherapy means active prevention. We identify risk factors such as balance issues or muscle weakness before they lead to falls or injuries. Through preventive measures and regular training, we minimize health risks and maintain your mobility in the long term.

Prevention Before Cure

Geriatric physiotherapy means active prevention. We identify risk factors such as balance issues or muscle weakness before they lead to falls or injuries. Through preventive measures and regular training, we minimize health risks and maintain your mobility in the long term.

Therapy Tailored to You

Every aging process is unique—and often not easy. That's why we tailor the intensity, pace, and exercises to your physical abilities and daily condition. Whether you've been active in sports or are just starting to get moving, we meet you where you are and guide you step-by-step to a higher quality of life.

Therapy Tailored to You

Every aging process is unique—and often not easy. That's why we tailor the intensity, pace, and exercises to your physical abilities and daily condition. Whether you've been active in sports or are just starting to get moving, we meet you where you are and guide you step-by-step to a higher quality of life.

Therapy Tailored to You

Every aging process is unique—and often not easy. That's why we tailor the intensity, pace, and exercises to your physical abilities and daily condition. Whether you've been active in sports or are just starting to get moving, we meet you where you are and guide you step-by-step to a higher quality of life.

In a nutshell

What does geriatrics mean in physiotherapy/osteopathy?

Geriatrics is the medical specialty that deals with the health aspects of aging. At BodyLab, this means we look at you holistically and consider all age-related changes to your body. It's not just about treating your ailments but about you as a person with your individual needs and goals, aiming to maintain and improve your physical functions and abilities.

The natural aging process brings changes such as reduced muscle strength, decreased joint mobility, or balance issues. Maintaining strength is particularly crucial for your independence. However, these challenges do not have to limit your quality of life. With targeted physiotherapy and osteopathic techniques, you can actively counteract them.

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Who is geriatric osteopathy & physiotherapy suitable for?

Our geriatric physiotherapy and osteopathy are designed for you if you:

You want to maintain or enhance your independence in everyday life

You experience age-related issues like arthritis or rheumatism

Want to regain confidence in walking after a fall

Chronic pain that impacts your quality of life

You feel tension from poor posture or overexertion

Looking to regain mobility after surgery or illness

Do you want to proactively enhance your strength, health, and flexibility?

Whether you're looking to actively prevent falls or regain confidence in walking after one.

Understanding Geriatrics

Geriatric Physiotherapy & Osteopathy in Detail

A comprehensive and personalized approach to

Everyone ages differently. That's why we develop a tailored treatment concept for you, taking your current and chronic conditions into account individually. We customize the therapy to meet your specific needs and possibilities—after all, you know your body best.

A comprehensive and personalized approach to

Everyone ages differently. That's why we develop a tailored treatment concept for you, taking your current and chronic conditions into account individually. We customize the therapy to meet your specific needs and possibilities—after all, you know your body best.

A comprehensive and personalized approach to

Everyone ages differently. That's why we develop a tailored treatment concept for you, taking your current and chronic conditions into account individually. We customize the therapy to meet your specific needs and possibilities—after all, you know your body best.

Fall Prevention and Walking Safety

Falls are one of the greatest dangers as we age. Through targeted training, we enhance your balance, coordination, agility, strength (improvement/maintenance), and reaction capabilities. You'll learn to walk with more confidence and overcome everyday obstacles more effectively. This not only provides physical security but also boosts your self-confidence in tackling daily challenges.

Fall Prevention and Walking Safety

Falls are one of the greatest dangers as we age. Through targeted training, we enhance your balance, coordination, agility, strength (improvement/maintenance), and reaction capabilities. You'll learn to walk with more confidence and overcome everyday obstacles more effectively. This not only provides physical security but also boosts your self-confidence in tackling daily challenges.

Fall Prevention and Walking Safety

Falls are one of the greatest dangers as we age. Through targeted training, we enhance your balance, coordination, agility, strength (improvement/maintenance), and reaction capabilities. You'll learn to walk with more confidence and overcome everyday obstacles more effectively. This not only provides physical security but also boosts your self-confidence in tackling daily challenges.

Reducing Pain in Age-Related Conditions

Chronic pain, such as from osteoarthritis, doesn't have to be a constant companion. With gentle manual techniques, targeted exercises, and osteopathic treatments, we can significantly reduce your pain. We rely on gentle methods that are beneficial for your body and provide lasting relief.

Reducing Pain in Age-Related Conditions

Chronic pain, such as from osteoarthritis, doesn't have to be a constant companion. With gentle manual techniques, targeted exercises, and osteopathic treatments, we can significantly reduce your pain. We rely on gentle methods that are beneficial for your body and provide lasting relief.

Reducing Pain in Age-Related Conditions

Chronic pain, such as from osteoarthritis, doesn't have to be a constant companion. With gentle manual techniques, targeted exercises, and osteopathic treatments, we can significantly reduce your pain. We rely on gentle methods that are beneficial for your body and provide lasting relief.

Enhancing Joint Mobility

Stiff joints are limiting your freedom of movement. Through mobilizing exercises and manual therapy, we enhance the flexibility of your joints. The goal: You stay flexible and can carry out your daily activities without limitations.

Enhancing Joint Mobility

Stiff joints are limiting your freedom of movement. Through mobilizing exercises and manual therapy, we enhance the flexibility of your joints. The goal: You stay flexible and can carry out your daily activities without limitations.

Enhancing Joint Mobility

Stiff joints are limiting your freedom of movement. Through mobilizing exercises and manual therapy, we enhance the flexibility of your joints. The goal: You stay flexible and can carry out your daily activities without limitations.

Preserve Strength and Agility

Muscle power and coordination are essential for your independence. With age-appropriate exercises, we train your muscles and enhance your motor skills. We ensure that the exercises match your fitness level, providing enough challenge without being overwhelming.

Preserve Strength and Agility

Muscle power and coordination are essential for your independence. With age-appropriate exercises, we train your muscles and enhance your motor skills. We ensure that the exercises match your fitness level, providing enough challenge without being overwhelming.

Preserve Strength and Agility

Muscle power and coordination are essential for your independence. With age-appropriate exercises, we train your muscles and enhance your motor skills. We ensure that the exercises match your fitness level, providing enough challenge without being overwhelming.

Manual lymphatic drainage during pregnancy

Geriatrics

Gentle techniques, big impact: Your personalized therapy for improved quality of life and independence as you age.

Manual lymphatic drainage during pregnancy

Geriatrics

Gentle techniques, big impact: Your personalized therapy for improved quality of life and independence as you age.

Our Therapeutic Approaches

Personalized Movement Therapy

Personalized Movement Therapy

Personalized Movement Therapy

Tailored workout programs designed to fit your specific needs and abilities. We provide exercises that you can confidently perform at home.

Manual therapy

Manual therapy

Manual therapy

Gentle mobilization techniques to enhance joint mobility and alleviate pain. We work with your body, not against it.

Balance and Coordination Training

Balance and Coordination Training

Balance and Coordination Training

Special exercises for fall prevention and enhancing your walking confidence. You'll learn to move securely and confidently once again.

Strength Building

Strength Building

Strength Building

Age-appropriate training to maintain and build your muscles. Strong muscles are your best protection against injuries and the key to an active life.

Osteopathic Treatment

Osteopathic Treatment

Osteopathic Treatment

Holistic techniques to relieve tension and boost the body's self-healing powers. We view your body as a whole and address not only symptoms but their root causes as well.

Pain Management

Pain Management

Pain Management

Various techniques for sustainable pain reduction, from manual therapy to specialized relaxation techniques.

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What can you do yourself?

Your active participation is a crucial cornerstone for the success of the treatment:

Incorporating regular exercise into your daily routine

Stay as active as possible. Every movement counts – from walking to gardening.

Incorporating regular exercise into your daily routine

Stay as active as possible. Every movement counts – from walking to gardening.

Incorporating regular exercise into your daily routine

Stay as active as possible. Every movement counts – from walking to gardening.

Perform exercises at home

Regularly practicing the learned exercises at home significantly boosts the success of the therapy in the long term.

Perform exercises at home

Regularly practicing the learned exercises at home significantly boosts the success of the therapy in the long term.

Perform exercises at home

Regularly practicing the learned exercises at home significantly boosts the success of the therapy in the long term.

Focus on nutrition

A balanced diet rich in protein supports muscle maintenance and bone health.

Focus on nutrition

A balanced diet rich in protein supports muscle maintenance and bone health.

Focus on nutrition

A balanced diet rich in protein supports muscle maintenance and bone health.

Build meaningful social connections

Engaging in activities with others inspires movement and boosts mental well-being, instilling a sense of confidence and aspiration.

Build meaningful social connections

Engaging in activities with others inspires movement and boosts mental well-being, instilling a sense of confidence and aspiration.

Build meaningful social connections

Engaging in activities with others inspires movement and boosts mental well-being, instilling a sense of confidence and aspiration.

Transform your living environment

Small adjustments in your home can bring great security—from grab bars to better lighting.

Transform your living environment

Small adjustments in your home can bring great security—from grab bars to better lighting.

Transform your living environment

Small adjustments in your home can bring great security—from grab bars to better lighting.

Embrace resources

Don't hesitate to use walking aids or other tools if they make you feel more secure.

Embrace resources

Don't hesitate to use walking aids or other tools if they make you feel more secure.

Embrace resources

Don't hesitate to use walking aids or other tools if they make you feel more secure.

We are excited to guide you through personalized exercises tailored just for you, and we'll practice, monitor, and adjust them together to help you reach your goals.

Lymphatic Drainage: Gentle Support for Your Well-being as You Age

Lymphatic drainage is an exceptionally gentle form of therapy that fits seamlessly into geriatric care. Using light, rhythmic stroking movements, your lymphatic system is activated, and the drainage of tissue fluid is promoted. Especially as you age, when natural lymphatic activity decreases and mobility is often limited, this soothing treatment can make a significant contribution to your health and comfort. The painless method is also suitable for sensitive skin and existing conditions.

Lymphatic drainage is an exceptionally gentle form of therapy that fits seamlessly into geriatric care. Using light, rhythmic stroking movements, your lymphatic system is activated, and the drainage of tissue fluid is promoted. Especially as you age, when natural lymphatic activity decreases and mobility is often limited, this soothing treatment can make a significant contribution to your health and comfort. The painless method is also suitable for sensitive skin and existing conditions.

Lymphatic drainage is an exceptionally gentle form of therapy that fits seamlessly into geriatric care. Using light, rhythmic stroking movements, your lymphatic system is activated, and the drainage of tissue fluid is promoted. Especially as you age, when natural lymphatic activity decreases and mobility is often limited, this soothing treatment can make a significant contribution to your health and comfort. The painless method is also suitable for sensitive skin and existing conditions.

Advantages of Lymphatic Drainage in Geriatrics

Advantages of Lymphatic Drainage in Geriatrics

Advantages of Lymphatic Drainage in Geriatrics

  • Reduction of leg swelling

  • Pain relief without medication

  • for chronic venous insufficiency

  • Boosting the immune system

  • Improvement of skin health

  • Relaxation and stress reduction

  • Support for movement limitations

  • Heart weaknesses or heart problems

  • Reduction of leg swelling

  • Pain relief without medication

  • for chronic venous insufficiency

  • Strengthening the immune system

  • Improvement of skin health

  • Relaxation and stress reduction

  • Support for mobility limitations

  • Heart weaknesses or heart problems

  • Reduction of leg swelling

  • Pain relief without medication

  • for chronic venous insufficiency

  • Strengthening of the immune system

  • Improvement of skin health

  • Relaxation and stress reduction

  • Support for mobility limitations

  • Heart weaknesses or heart problems

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Manual lymph drainage during pregnancy

Lymphatic Drainage

Relief for Body and Circulation

Gentle touch with a big impact – when movement becomes difficult, lymphatic drainage supports your body

Manual lymph drainage during pregnancy

Lymphatic Drainage

Relief for Body and Circulation

Gentle touch with a big impact – when movement becomes difficult, lymphatic drainage supports your body

Manual Lymphatic Drainage During Pregnancy

MTT

Medical Training Therapy (MTT) for Geriatric Patients

Manual Lymphatic Drainage During Pregnancy

MTT

Medical Training Therapy (MTT) for Geriatric Patients

Medical Training Therapy: Your confident path to increased strength as you age

Medical Training Therapy (MTT) is perfect for older adults, offering therapeutically supervised strength training in a safe environment. With professional guidance, you train on modern equipment with individually tailored intensity – exactly what your body needs and can handle. MTT combines the benefits of a fitness routine with medical expertise, making it the perfect starting point or ideal supplement to geriatric physiotherapy. In the spacious training area at the Sports Friends Club, you focus on building your strength without overexerting yourself.

Medical Training Therapy (MTT) is perfect for older adults, offering therapeutically supervised strength training in a safe environment. With professional guidance, you train on modern equipment with individually tailored intensity – exactly what your body needs and can handle. MTT combines the benefits of a fitness routine with medical expertise, making it the perfect starting point or ideal supplement to geriatric physiotherapy. In the spacious training area at the Sports Friends Club, you focus on building your strength without overexerting yourself.

Medical Training Therapy (MTT) is perfect for older adults, offering therapeutically supervised strength training in a safe environment. With professional guidance, you train on modern equipment with individually tailored intensity – exactly what your body needs and can handle. MTT combines the benefits of a fitness routine with medical expertise, making it the perfect starting point or ideal supplement to geriatric physiotherapy. In the spacious training area at the Sports Friends Club, you focus on building your strength without overexerting yourself.

Benefits of MTT in Geriatrics

Benefits of MTT in Geriatrics

Benefits of MTT in Geriatrics

  • Fall Prevention through Strength Building: Strong legs and a stable core significantly reduce your risk of falling

  • Maintaining Independence: Trained muscles make everyday movements like standing up, climbing stairs, and shopping easier

  • Therapeutic Support: No fear of improper strain: You are continuously supervised by professionals

  • Adapted Training Equipment: Modern equipment with fine weight gradations allows for a gentle start and gradual increase

  • Improvement of Bone Density: Strength training is the best prevention against osteoporosis and bone fractures

  • Social Component: Group training motivates and promotes social contacts

  • Measurable Progress: Documented strength gains show your successes in black and white

  • Cardiovascular Training Included: Combined training also strengthens your heart and endurance

  • Sustainable Pain Reduction: Strong muscles relieve joints and reduce chronic pain

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The Process of a Treatment

What can you expect from a session?

The course of your treatment is based on the therapy concept that we have established together with you. Depending on your individual needs and goals, we combine different approaches:

In classic physiotherapy, you start with gentle mobilization exercises and manual techniques. The session usually lasts 30-45 minutes, during which we focus specifically on your problem areas.

In Medical Training Therapy (MTT), you train under guidance on special equipment in the Sportfreund Club. After an introduction, you work independently, but supervised, on your individual training program.

In osteopathic treatments, you take 45 minutes. Here, we work with gentle, holistic techniques that help your body find its balance again.

Lymphatic drainage is particularly relaxing and lasts about 30-45 minutes. Afterwards, you might feel tired, a sign that your body is working.

No matter the therapy approach: We tailor each session to your daily condition. You set the pace, and we make sure you feel comfortable and safe. After each treatment, we discuss the next steps and, if needed, show you exercises for home.

The course of your treatment is based on the therapy concept that we have established together with you. Depending on your individual needs and goals, we combine different approaches:

In classic physiotherapy, you start with gentle mobilization exercises and manual techniques. The session usually lasts 30-45 minutes, during which we focus specifically on your problem areas.

In Medical Training Therapy (MTT), you train under guidance on special equipment in the Sportfreund Club. After an introduction, you work independently, but supervised, on your individual training program.

In osteopathic treatments, you take 45 minutes. Here, we work with gentle, holistic techniques that help your body find its balance again.

Lymphatic drainage is particularly relaxing and lasts about 30-45 minutes. Afterwards, you might feel tired, a sign that your body is working.

No matter the therapy approach: We tailor each session to your daily condition. You set the pace, and we make sure you feel comfortable and safe. After each treatment, we discuss the next steps and, if needed, show you exercises for home.

More topics in the FAQ

At what age does geriatric physiotherapy make sense?

There is no fixed 'starting age' for geriatric physiotherapy. Generally, the service targets individuals around 65 years and older, but what truly matters are your personal needs, not your date of birth. If you notice that everyday movements are becoming more challenging, your balance is less stable, or you want to regain strength after an illness, geriatric physiotherapy is beneficial—whether you're 60, 70, or 85 years old. You can also start earlier as a preventative measure to maintain your mobility in the long run.

How often and how long does a geriatric treatment take?

Is the treatment exhausting or painful?

What is the difference between standard and geriatric physiotherapy?

Can I do geriatric physiotherapy even with multiple conditions?

How does osteopathy specifically help with aging, and when is it applied?

At what age does geriatric physiotherapy make sense?

There is no fixed 'starting age' for geriatric physiotherapy. Generally, the service targets individuals around 65 years and older, but what truly matters are your personal needs, not your date of birth. If you notice that everyday movements are becoming more challenging, your balance is less stable, or you want to regain strength after an illness, geriatric physiotherapy is beneficial—whether you're 60, 70, or 85 years old. You can also start earlier as a preventative measure to maintain your mobility in the long run.

How often and how long does a geriatric treatment take?

Is the treatment exhausting or painful?

What is the difference between standard and geriatric physiotherapy?

Can I do geriatric physiotherapy even with multiple conditions?

How does osteopathy specifically help with aging, and when is it applied?

Geriatrics

Our geriatrics team at BodyLab

Choose from our team of specialists

Emilie Pataki

Emilie Pataki

Master of Osteopathy

Milena Hug

Milena Hug

Osteopath MSc

Yannick Hallemans

Yannick Hallemans

Osteopath D.O. MSc Ost MSc Rehab Sc

Vanda Da Silva at BodyLab

Vanda Da Silva

Physiotherapist BSc

Alfons Aliu at BodyLab

Alfons Aliu

Physical Therapist BSc

Hannah Meier at BodyLab

Hannah Meier

Physiotherapist BSc

Jasper Mocking at BodyLab

Jasper Mocking

Physical Therapist BSc

Nina Pyschny at BodyLab

Nina Pyschny

Physiotherapist BSc

Michael Kramer

Michael Kramer

Osteopath C.O. and BSc

Services / additional offers

Alongside our core competencies, we offer additional specialized therapies at our practice in Zurich Altstetten. Our diverse range also includes personalized consultations, preventive measures, and complementary treatment methods for your journey towards holistic health.

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Services / additional offers

Alongside our core competencies, we offer additional specialized therapies at our practice in Zurich Altstetten. Our diverse range also includes personalized consultations, preventive measures, and complementary treatment methods for your journey towards holistic health.

Learn more

Services / additional offers

Alongside our core competencies, we offer additional specialized therapies at our practice in Zurich Altstetten. Our diverse range also includes personalized consultations, preventive measures, and complementary treatment methods for your journey towards holistic health.

Learn more

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