Since its establishment in 1989, Rehaklinik Zihlschlacht has dedicated its efforts solely to the rehabilitation of patients with brain and nerve injuries. The rehabilitation clinic specializes in the treatment and recovery of conditions like stroke, brain injuries, Parkinson's disease, and Multiple Sclerosis (MS).
Location
The clinic is nestled in the middle of a beautiful park, in a small village called Zihlschlacht. The nearest airport Zurich international airport is a 50-minute drive while St. Gallen is just 20 minutes.
Profile
Rehaklinik Zihlschlacht specializes in providing specialized care for patients with brain and nerve injuries. Their interdisciplinary team of seasoned neurorehabilitation specialists accompanies patients throughout their rehabilitation journey. Renowned as a premier neurological rehabilitation facility, Rehaklinik Zihlschlacht is distinguished for its outstanding medical treatment programs, expert nursing care, diverse therapies, holistic approach, and compassionate ethos. Patients from Switzerland and beyond choose our clinic for top-tier medical care set against an idyllic backdrop.
Rehaklinik Zihlschlacht is a leader in Parkinson's treatment, it boasts Switzerland's largest robot-assisted therapy center, and serves as a hub for somatic and cognitive early rehabilitation expertise.
Specialization
The following are some of the rehabilitation clinic's areas of specialities:
Robot-assisted Therapies - The rehabilitation clinic Rehaklinik Zihlschlacht is a leader in the treatment of Parkinson's, has the largest robot-assisted therapy center in Switzerland and is a competence center for somatic and cognitive early rehabilitation.
Specialized Diagnostic and Therapeutic Capabilities - Neuro-urological disorders, Gait therapy, Neuro-ophthalmological rehabilitation, Assessment and treatment of swallowing disorders, Diagnostics.
The rehabilitation clinic carries out a general diagnostic investigation on patients with its laboratory analysis, ultrasound, encephalogram, X-ray examination, electronystagmography and many other tests. In complicated cases, patients are referred to the Hirslanden International.
Main areas of therapy: The Centre for Early Neurologic Rehabilitation, Neurourology , Dysphagia (swallowing disorders), Neuro-ophthalmologic rehabilitation (visual disturbances), The Parkinson's Centre, Programme for treating disorders of the body's motor functions, Multiple Sclerosis.
The range of therapies offered include: Active personalized care, Neuropsychology, Clinical psychology, Physical therapy, Mechanotherapy, Movement education/Qigong, Neuroophthalmology, Physiotherapy, Neurourology, Pain therapy, Occupational therapy, Speech therapy, Music therapy, specialised therapy for Parkinson's disease, Precautionary practices, Social services and career-guidance.
Facts
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. The clinic operates specialized wards tailored to various needs, including the International and VIP ward, Centre for Parkinson's disease, Somatic early rehabilitation, Cognitive early rehabilitation, and General rehabilitation.
Facilities at the clinic encompass state-of-the-art amenities such as robotic-assisted gait and arm function rehabilitation, neuro-ophthalmological rehabilitation for visual impairments, a Center for neurological early rehabilitation, and specialized treatment for Parkinson's disease and spastic movement disorders.
Accommodation comprises double or private rooms totaling 179 beds, each equipped with essential amenities like a telephone, TV, and en-suite bathroom complete with toiletries. Additional features include an indoor relaxation pool with adjustable floors, a gymnasium, training center, hairdresser, pedicure services, laundry facilities, parking area, cafeteria, public restaurant, concierge service, shuttle service, and a prayer room.
The clinic also offers translation and transportation services, a variety of leisure activities, indoor and outdoor recreational lounges, gardens and terraces, personalized catering options, and a breakfast buffet to cater to diverse needs and preferences.