Physiotherapy in Oerlikon

Physiotherapy Oerlikon: Many of our patients live or work in Oerlikon, in district 11 between the train station, the fairgrounds and the office districts around Thurgauerstrasse. A practice in your own neighborhood is convenient, but not always the best choice when it comes to waiting times, treatment time and experience. Physiotherapy Waidfuss is located at Hönggerstrasse 118 in Zürich-Wipkingen, On the other side of the Käferberg: currently accessible without changing trains by tram, by car in about ten minutes, with two parking spaces directly in front of the entrance.

How to get from Oerlikon to Wipkingen

By Tram: Tram 50 (it replaces line 13 until December 2026 due to the track construction work at Bahnhofquai; after that, tram 13 will resume service) runs from Bahnhof Oerlikon via Bucheggplatz and Stampfenbachplatz to Wipkingen. You get off at the Waidfussweg stop and stand right in front of the practice.

By S-Bahn: From the Oerlikon train station, take one station to Wipkingen station; from there, it’s about ten minutes on foot to the Hönggerstrasse or two tram stops from Wipkingerplatz.

By car: Take Wehntalerstrasse or Milchbuck to Bucheggplatz, then down Rosengartenstrasse to Wipkingerplatz and 500 meters further into the city on Hönggerstrasse. Two marked parking spaces are available in front of the practice; depending on traffic, the journey takes 10 to 15 minutes.

By bike: About 15 minutes by foot along Käferberg or Bucheggplatz.

While we treat patients from Oerlikon

Many office workers with neck, shoulder, and back problems, commuters with headaches or jaw problems, athletes after injuries, and patients undergoing post-operative treatment for knee, shoulder, or hip surgery come to us from Oerlikon. Depending on the diagnosis, we combine Manual therapy, Dry needling and Trigger point therapy with active training. After an accident, such as a fall on a bicycle or an occupational accident, we handle the billing with the accident insurance; you can read all about that on the page. Physiotherapy after an accident in Zurich.

For trend control, we use measurable values: With the Power measurement See how your leg or shoulder develops from week to week. After completing the therapy, you can return to your normal activities. Small group training continue training under the guidance of a physiotherapist.

Why the journey from Oerlikon is worth it

• Treatment by an experienced team Therapist team with a focus on manual therapy, dry needling, sports and accident rehabilitation.
• Appointments in the early morning starting at 8 a.m., ideal before work or on the way to the office.
• Tram stop right outside the door, parking spaces right outside the door, no need to search for parking like around the Oerlikon train station.
• Modern equipment with power measurement, ergometer and functional training area for active rehabilitation.

Costs and regulation

We will process a medical prescription directly with your health insurance company (basic insurance, minus the franchise and deductible). After an accident, the accident insurance will usually cover the treatment; for that we need the prescription and the information from your accident report. More about this on our page. Physiotherapy after an accident. Without a prescription, you can have yourself treated as a self-payer: 30 minutes cost CHF 85, details on the page Private physiotherapy.

Frequently asked questions

How long does it take from Oerlikon to the clinic?

By tram 50 from Oerlikon Station, about 15 to 20 minutes without changing trains; by car, about 15 minutes from Bucheggplatz 10. Two parking spaces are available directly in front of the practice.

Do I need a medical prescription?

For billing to the health insurance company or the accident insurance company, yes. The prescription is valid for five weeks from its issuance and generally covers nine treatments. Without a prescription, treatment can be performed on your own account.

Do you also provide treatment after work accidents?

Yes. After an accident, a quick start is important. Bring the policy number and the accident number of your insurance company with you; we will handle the billing directly with the accident insurance company.

Make an appointment

Book your appointment conveniently online, even from the couch in the evening: Online appointment booking, Phone 044 585 99 49 or email us at info@physio-waidfuss.ch. For urgent cases following an accident, we recommend that you call us directly.

Well-accessible from the entire catchment area

Our practice is located in Zürich-Wipkingen, right next to the Waidfussweg tram stop, and is also easily accessible from the surrounding neighborhoods and municipalities: Höngg, Wipkingen, Escher-Wyss, Unterstrass, Affoltern, Oberengstringen and Unterengstringen.