Rib fracture: healing, exercises and physiotherapy
How to recognize a broken collarbone, how long it takes for it to heal, and how physical therapy can restore shoulder and arm function.
Physiotherapie Waidfuss offers comprehensive treatments for shoulder and arm pain. Whether muscular, bone-related, inflamed, ligament-related or joint-related, we find the cause and offer targeted, effective therapies.
How to recognize a broken collarbone, how long it takes for it to heal, and how physical therapy can restore shoulder and arm function.
How long does a broken wrist take to heal, what you can do yourself, and how physiotherapy restores mobility and strength.
Shoulder dislocation: When the shoulder jumps out of the joint A fall on the outstretched arm or on the shoulder, a sudden, stabbing pain and the feeling that something is no longer in its place – these are the symptoms of a…
Pain in the neck-shoulder transition: Causes and targeted therapy of the „text neck“ Author: Philipp Schröder, physiotherapist | Updated on: 09/16/2026 Zurich Wipkingen Pain in the neck-shoulder transition is primarily caused by static overload of the levator scapulae muscle during...
Frozen Shoulder Frozen Shoulder: When the shoulder freezes and nights become agony Do you feel like your arm is stuck? A careless movement while putting on a jacket or reaching for the seatbelt…
Impingement Syndrome A quick reach for a coffee cup on the top shelf or putting on a jacket in the morning – and suddenly a sharp pain shoots through the shoulder. When every overhead movement becomes torture and…
Shoulder pain? Do you have tennis elbow or epicondylitis? Shouldering pain? Your experts for tennis elbow physiotherapy in Zurich Wipkingen It often starts very harmlessly: a slight pulling sensation on the outside of the elbow. But suddenly…
Your Routine Stretching Program Your Stretching Program Stretching is an essential foundation for your mobility and well-being. The importance of stretching is often underestimated. Take a look at the animals around you – not…
Tennis elbow can severely restrict your mobility and cause unpleasant pain in the elbow. This discomfort, often referred to as epicondylitis, is not just limited to athletes - everyday activities can also be affected. In this blog post...
Say goodbye to neck pain! Back to a better quality of life with trigger point therapy and active exercises. Neck pain? Get active and free yourself! Do you know the feeling of waking up in the morning and functioning like a robot with a frozen motor? The...
Understanding the mechanisms and prevention of shoulder pain What are shoulder pain and how do they arise? Shoulder pain is one of the most common complaints of the musculoskeletal system and can be caused by various causes such as injuries, overloads, or age-related wear and tear. A…
The process of wound healing and the phases of recovery Have you ever wondered how our body miraculously heals injuries such as muscle tears, torn muscle fibers or muscle strains? At Physiotherapie Waidfuss in Höngg, we would like to...
Shoulder osteoarthritis: causes, symptoms and treatment options in Wipkingen at Physiotherapie Waidfuss What is shoulder osteoarthritis? The shoulder joint consists of the humeral head and the glenoid cavity, both covered with cartilage tissue. Thanks to the synovial fluid, this structure enables smooth movement...
Physiotherapie Waidfuss in Zurich are your experts Have you ever heard of flossing? This innovative physiotherapy technique is becoming increasingly popular, especially for the treatment of scars. Let's find out together...