Sharp pain while jogging? How to get the runner's knee (IT band syndrome) under control The temperatures are rising, the running shoes are laced, and the first few kilometers along the Limmat are going effortlessly. But suddenly it is…
Back pain when lifting Back pain when lifting: correcting biomechanics and strengthening the core Author: Philipp Schröder, Dipl. Physiotherapist | Updated on: September 2, 2026 Back pain when lifting occurs when the lumbar spine lacks strength and stability from the legs...
Back pain from exercise Back pain from exercise: When training brings strain instead of balance You go running regularly, do strength training or play soccer – and yet, or precisely because of that, your back is acting up? Back pain from exercise is…
Physical therapy for osteoarthritis Physical therapy for osteoarthritis „There is only bone on bone left, at some point only a new joint will help.“ When patients hear this sentence after an X-ray, the shock is often great. The...
The rotator cuff tear The rotator cuff tear A fall on the arm, years of wear and tear, or constant overhead work: suddenly the arm loses strength, lifting it to the side causes massive pain, and the MRI shows a rotator cuff tear. Very often, it is…
knee pain physical therapy zurich Effectively treating knee pain: Why the problem rarely lies just in the knee Knee pain can severely limit daily life. Whether it is a sharp pain when getting up in the morning, a pulling sensation when walking stairs, or a dull feeling of pressure...
Physiotherapy after surgery in Zurich Physiotherapy after surgery in Zurich: Your safe path back to an active everyday life Physiotherapy after an operation systematically restores your full mobility, strength, and freedom from pain. Through functional...
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…
SI joint syndrome The pain is extremely deep, almost in the buttocks, often extends unilaterally into the thigh, and is almost unbearable, especially when getting out of bed in the morning or walking up stairs. Many patients fear...
Back pain and sciatica. Back pain and sciatica: When the back suddenly locks up. A wrong step getting off the tram, a quick turn at the desk, or simply bending down to tie your shoes – and suddenly you can't move...
Back pain in old age Zurich Back pain in old age: Why it's not "normal aging" "It's just from getting old" – we hear this sentence frequently in our Zurich Wipkingen practice when people over 60 talk about...
ACL Tear Rehabilitation ACL Tear Rehab Zurich: How to regain stability and confidence An unfortunate change of direction while skiing, a sudden stop on the soccer field, or a misstep on a slippery staircase – often a fraction of a second is enough…
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…
Persistent Heel Pain: Heel Spur or Plantar Fasciitis? For many sufferers, the day begins with an unpleasant surprise: they get out of bed, put weight on their foot, and suddenly a sharp, knife-like pain shoots through the sole of their foot. This pain in...
Elbow pain? Do you have tennis elbow or epicondylitis? Elbow pain? Your experts for tennis elbow physiotherapy Zurich Wipkingen It often starts innocently: a slight pulling sensation on the outside of the elbow. But suddenly...
Headaches at your desk? How our CMD Physiotherapy Zurich Wipkingen helps Headaches at your desk? How our CMD Physiotherapy Zurich Wipkingen helps Do you know this feeling? It's 3 PM, you're sitting at your desk and a dull, throbbing...
Dry Needling in Zurich Wipkingen: How a small prick releases stubborn tension Dry Needling Zurich Wipkingen: How a small prick releases stubborn tension You probably know the feeling all too well: A stabbing pain between...
Fall Prevention in Old Age Fall Prevention in Old Age: Why Strength Alone Isn't Enough (And What Your Eyes Have to Do With It) Do you know the feeling? You're walking on an uneven forest path or cobblestone street in Zurich, and suddenly you feel...
Diagnosis of a slipped disc (disc hernia) - Why nerve mobilization often helps better than surgery Diagnosis of a slipped disc (disc hernia) - Why nerve mobilization often helps better than surgery For many patients, it is the moment when the world...
Lumbago, lumbago or „just“ back pain? Why your back „shuts down“ and how we solve it Lumbago, lumbago or „just“ back pain? Back pain is by far the most common reason why patients find their way to our physiotherapy practice....
