Rehaklinik Zihlschlacht

Rehaklinik Zihlschlacht: Leading Neurological Rehabilitation in Switzerland

Rehaklinik Zihlschlacht is a global leader in neurological rehabilitation with over 35 years of experience treating patients with brain and nerve injuries from conditions like stroke, multiple sclerosis, and Parkinson's disease. The clinic is known for its outstanding medical programs, professional care, and compassionate approach. Its robotics center is Europe's largest, positioning it at the forefront of medical innovation.

Location

The clinic is located in the eastern part of Switzerland, 50 minutes by car from Zurich Airport. Private and business jets can use the nearby airport "St.Gallen - Altenrhein", which is a 30-minute drive from the clinic. We are happy to arrange transportation from the airport to the clinic by car, ambulance or helicopter.

Trips to nearby cities can be organized during your stay at our clinic. Zurich can be reached within 1 hour and St.Gallen within 20 minutes.

Profile

Rehaklink Zihlschlacht is a world-renowned leader in the field of neurological rehabilitation. The clinic is known for its excellent medical treatment program, professional care and therapies, and the humanity and respect with which it provides care.

The clinic's new private wing, "Oasis," features 28 elegant suites for international patients. This wing was inaugurated in 2020 and is designed to provide comfort and privacy. A highly qualified medical team provides around-the-clock care, and the clinic caters to cultural and religious preferences. The International Office provides comprehensive support for all administrative procedures, including visa applications.

Their wide range of therapies extends from orthoptics, qi gong and neuropsychology to robotics therapy and the latest methods such as non-invasive brain stimulation.

Specialization

Multiple Sclerosis:

The clinic's staff is highly specialized in treating multiple sclerosis. The program offers up to six individualized therapy sessions per day, with therapy plans tailored to each patient and developed in collaboration with their family.

Stroke Recovery:

Recognizing that time is critical, the clinic emphasizes early intervention to maximize the brain's healing potential. A holistic approach combines medical expertise with a comprehensive range of therapies to create a personalized treatment plan for each patient. For severe cases, a specialized early rehabilitation unit is available.

Parkinson’s Disease:

The Parkinson's Center provides a tailored rehabilitation program led by an experienced, specialized team. The focus is on improving quality of life, controlling key symptoms, managing daily activities, and enhancing movement safety. Treatment goals are assessed with the involvement of the patient's family.

Early Rehabilitation:

After acute hospital treatment, early neurological rehabilitation helps patients regain everyday skills. An interdisciplinary team utilizes proven therapy concepts and state-of-the-art equipment, such as technology-assisted standing and gait therapy. A key component of this program is ventilator weaning, supported by a specially trained team.

Facts

Cutting-Edge Technology:

The clinic has Europe's largest selection of robotic-assisted therapy equipment, including Lokomat, Erigo, and Ekso Bionics.

Personalized Care:

The interdisciplinary team at Rehaklinik Zihlschlacht creates a unique, weekly-adjusted therapy plan for each patient.

Dedicated Services:

Comprehensive support is available for international patients, including help with travel, visas, accommodation for relatives, and translation.

Flexible Admission:

The admission process is flexible with short waiting times to begin rehabilitation as soon as possible.

24/7 Care:

Medical services include continuous care from a consultant neurologist, specialized nursing, and diagnostic services like EEG and EMG.

Rehaklinik Zihlschlacht has a team of 551 staff members, comprising 114 therapists and 174 nurses, all of whom are highly skilled and dedicated to ensuring the well-being of each patient.

Summary

Rehabilitation

Stroke

Cognitive rehabilitation • Constraint-induced movement therapy • Functional electrical stimulation • Motor retraining • Robotic assisted movement therapy • Speech therapy • Visual-perceptual training • Mobility training • Noninvasive brain stimulation • FEES (swallowing assessment and therapy)

Traumatic Brain Injury

ADL retraining • Balance training • Cognitive rehabilitation • Constraint-induced movement therapy • Functional electrical stimulation • Gait training • Motor retraining • robotic assisted movement therapy • speech therapy • Visual-perceptual training

Multiple Sclerosis

Robotic assisted movement therapy • Speech therapy • Equine-assisted therapy • Neuro-urology • Neuropsychology • Occupational therapy • Orthoptics • Physiotherapy • Sports therapy • Water therapy • FEES (swallowing assessment and therapy)

Parkinson's disease

Robotic assisted movement therapy • Speech therapy • LSVT LOUD and BIG • Neuropsychology • Occupational therapy • Orthoptics • Physiotherapy • Sports therapy • Water therapy • FEES (swallowing assessment and therapy)

Early rehabilitation

Clinical psychology • FEES (swallowing assessment and therapy) • Neuropsychology • Occupational therapy • Orthoptics • Pain therapy • Physiotherapy • Robot-assisted therapy • rTMS (repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation) • Speech therapy