Physiotherapy for Unterengstringen: Waidfuss Clinic, right behind the Werdinsel
Physiotherapy Unterengstringen: Unterengstringen borders directly on Zürich-Höngg; only the Limmat River and the Werdinsel lie between them. The Physiotherapy Waidfuss is located on the Hönggerstrasse 118 in Wipkingen, Located at the bottom of Hönggerstrasse. By car it’s about ten minutes from Unterengstringen, and unlike in the city center, we have two parking spaces right outside the door.
How to get there from Unterengstringen
By car: Over the Europabrücke to Höngg, on Meierhofplatz into Hönggerstrasse and into the city until just before Wipkingerplatz. The practice is located on the left, opposite the VOI market. Driving time is around ten minutes; there are two parking spaces in front of the house.
By public transport: Take the bus to Zürich Frankental and then take Tram 50 (it will replace line 13 until December 2026 due to the track construction work at Bahnhofquai; after that, Tram 13 will resume service). Head towards the city. The Waidfussweg stop is right in front of the practice. The currently fastest bus connection from your stop can be found in the ZVV app.
By bike: Over the Werdinsel and the Limmat, then through Höngg down the Hönggerstrasse, about 20 minutes.
While we treat patients from Unterengstringen
Active people of all ages come to us from Unterengstringen: runners and bikers from the Limmat with knee and Achilles tendon complaints, working professionals with neck and back pain, older patients with arthrosis or after a prosthesis operation, and accident patients after a fall or sports injury. Depending on the complaint, we work with Sports Physiotherapy, Manual therapy, Dry needling and Tape; we make progress with the Power measurement visible.
After an accident, the accident insurance usually covers the treatment; read about how it works on the page Physiotherapy after an accident in Zurich. We only offer home visits within a close radius of Praxisumkreis, not in Unterengstringen.
What sets us apart from other practices
- Individual therapy of 30 minutes, always with the same therapist if possible.
- Treatment on the couch and active training in the same practice, with ergometers, strength measurement and a functional training area.
- Appointments starting at 8 a.m., online booking available around the clock, parking available in front of the entrance.
- After the therapy, you can go back to your Small group training Continue.
What does the treatment cost?
If you have a prescription from your doctor, the billing is handled by the health insurance company; you only pay the deductible and co-payment. For accident patients, the accident insurance company covers the costs; we need your insurance company's accident number (see Physiotherapy after an accident). Anyone who wants to come without a prescription pays for the treatment themselves: CHF 85 for 30 minutes (Private physiotherapy).
Frequently asked questions
Is the journey from Unterengstringen to Wipkingen worthwhile?
It takes about ten minutes by car, with parking available right outside the door. Many patients associate the appointment with the commute to the city.
Do I need a regulation?
For billing to a health insurance company or accident insurance company, yes. Without a prescription, treatment as a self-payer or self-insured person is possible for CHF 85 per 30 minutes.
How quickly can I get an appointment after an accident?
If you call us after an accident, we will try to give you an initial appointment within a few days.
Make an appointment
Book your appointment via the 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, Oerlikon and Oberengstringen.