Functional Training Area

Functional training

Machines guide your movement - in everyday life you have to do it yourself. That's why our training area is consistently functionally equipped.

• Wall bars & cable pull: Here we work on the basics of your stability and coordination. Also ideal for neuro-focused exercises that challenge your brain and balance.

• Free weight area: To become truly resilient, the body must learn to stabilize weights freely. We use dumbbells and barbells to prepare you for the real stresses of life - from carrying boxes to getting back into sport. We accompany you safely from the first guided movement to free weight exercises.

• ISO Rack: At the ISO Rack, we specifically train individual muscle groups and movement patterns in isolation. This is particularly valuable for targeted rehabilitation after injuries or for sport-specific preparation.

Our functional training area is fully integrated into our physiotherapeutic treatment: following manual therapy and pain relief, we actively support you here in building strength and coordination so that you can return to your everyday life and sports in Zurich Wipkingen and Höngg free of symptoms in the long term.

Who trains in the functional area

The training area is open to all patients for whom treatment on their own on the couch is not enough: after operations, after sports injuries, with chronic back pain, or when strength declines with age. We choose the exercises so that they fit into your daily routine, from climbing stairs to lifting the shopping bag to returning to sports.

From guided training to free practice

We start with simple, controlled movements and gradually increase the demands on strength, balance, and coordination. With the Digital force measurement We regularly check that the load is correct. For the time between sessions, you will receive an exercise program that you can perform at home without equipment. Those who wish to continue training after completing the therapy can do so in the Small group training do.

Examples of exercises in the functional area

• Knee bending and the landing step for hips, knees and torso, after operations first with support, later with weight.
• Drag and press on a sling or with straps for the shoulders, back and arms, for example after an injury to the shoulder.
• Wearing and lifting of weights in various positions, as occurs in everyday life and in the workplace.
• Rotation and stability for the torso and back, important for back pain and for all sports involving rotational movements.
• Balance and reaction on unstable surfaces, for fall prevention and for returning to sports.

How the training is structured

At the beginning, we show each exercise individually and correct the execution, because technique comes before weight. As soon as the movement is correct, we gradually increase the load and measure the progress with the Power measurement. In addition to the treatment in the clinic, you will receive a short program for at-home use so that the progress between appointments is not lost. After completing the therapy, you can return to your normal activities. Small group training continue with the same equipment and your usual care.

Frequently asked questions about functional training

Do I need any prior knowledge?

No. All exercises can be adapted to your level, from the first step after an operation to preparation for a competition.

What am I wearing?

Comfortable sports clothes and clean indoor shoes are sufficient.

Is the training part of physiotherapy?

Yes. With a medical prescription, active exercise is part of the treatment and is billed to the health insurance company or accident insurance.

You can find an overview of all devices here. Our equipment.