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Physiotherapy that understands you.
In your language—with therapy that suits you.

Physiotherapy in Winterthur and Effretikon. With a medical prescription, physiotherapy treatments are usually covered by basic health insurance. We take time for a thorough assessment—and our therapists speak many languages.

About us

Physiotherapie im Rike-Hus offers manual therapy and physical modalities. After a thorough assessment, we focus the treatment on the factors that may be contributing to your complaints—not just on the symptoms.
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Our approach

We put together your therapy program individually—tailored to your assessment findings, your everyday life and your goals. We also offer training options that allow you to continue what you have achieved on your own.
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How we can support you

Services

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Therapeutic Massage

Medical massages to relieve muscle tension, improve blood circulation, and reduce stress. Our services include classic, functional, and sports massages, lymphatic drainage, friction massage, and hot stone massage, all individually tailored to your personal health needs.
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Medical Training Therapy (MTT)

Medical Training Therapy (MTT) is active, equipment-based training conducted under the guidance of a physical therapist. At Rike-Hus in Effretikon and Winterthur, we tailor the program to your specific needs—as part of a physician-prescribed physical therapy regimen.
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Manual Techniques

Manual therapy techniques used to treat limited mobility and muscle tension. Our services include the Bowen Technique, the Kaltenborn/Evjenth Method, ultrasound therapy, fascia treatment, and trigger point therapy—selected based on your diagnosis and symptoms.
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GLA:D® Program

GLA:D is a structured training and education program for people with knee or spine problems. We offer it at the Rike-Hus physical therapy centers in Effretikon and Winterthur as a guided program combining education and active exercise sessions, tailored to your specific condition.
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Special Techniques

Complementary techniques such as dry needling, medical flossing, Kinesio taping, cupping, IASTM, and DNS exercises. These are used in addition to traditional therapy, for example, to treat muscle tension or limited mobility. We’ll determine which technique is appropriate after conducting an initial assessment.
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Shock Wave Therapy

Shock wave therapy uses mechanical pressure waves that are transmitted into the tissue from the outside via an applicator. It is used to treat long-standing pain at the sites where tendons and muscles attach, such as the heel, elbow, or shoulder. The treatment typically involves several sessions, accompanied by active exercises.
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Electrotherapy

Electrotherapy at Rike-Hus in Effretikon and Winterthur uses low-intensity electrical currents and is used to treat pain and muscle dysfunction. From TENS to interference current to electrostimulation, we select the appropriate current type based on the patient’s diagnosis and combine it with active exercises—all non-invasive.
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Ultrasound Therapy

Ultrasound therapy uses a transducer to transmit high-frequency sound waves into the tissue, where they can generate heat. It is used to treat conditions affecting tendons, muscle attachments, and joints—typically as a supplement to manual therapy and active exercises, based on your diagnosis.
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Tuina Massage

Tuina is a manual therapy from Traditional Chinese Medicine that involves applying pressure, sliding, and kneading techniques to the muscles and tissues. We offer it at Rike-Hus in Effretikon and Winterthur as a standalone massage treatment, tailored to your specific needs.
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SensoPro

Personalized sensorimotor training for balance, coordination, and motor control. It is used following injuries and surgeries, in cases of a risk of falling, or during a return to sports, and is combined with manual therapy and movement analysis. We set the goals together.
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    Why book an appointment with us?
    Because we take our time: for a careful examination, for a clear explanation and for therapy that fits your everyday life. We discuss openly with you what can realistically be achieved.
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