Psychosomatic physiotherapy

Note: There is currently a waiting list for psychosomatic physiotherapy. The current waiting time depends on the number of new referrals. Please contact us Please check here for the latest information on availability and the schedule for intake interviews.

What is psychosomatic physiotherapy?

The psychosomatic physiotherapist specialises in the treatment of persistent physical symptoms, burnout, symptoms of depression and anxiety-related symptoms.

Sometimes physical symptoms are linked to an imbalance between physical and mental stress. At first, this connection is often not obvious. Physical signals are then ignored or misinterpreted.

When symptoms worsen over time and medical examinations fail to provide a clear explanation, this can lead to feelings of confusion and uncertainty. A psychosomatic physiotherapist can support you through this.

Possible symptoms

• extreme fatigue
• trouble relaxing
• chest tightness or shortness of breath
• palpitations or difficulty breathing
• unexplained or chronic pain
• listlessness
• sleeping too little or, on the contrary, too much
• fear and uncertainty
• difficulty concentrating
• gloom and constant worrying
• a general sense of unease
• irritability, restlessness or agitation
• find it harder to enjoy themselves or relax

Treatment

A physiotherapist specialising in psychosomatic approaches helps to alleviate and resolve these symptoms. In doing so, they consider various factors that may influence the symptoms:

• living environment
• working environment
• psychological factors
• social factors
• physical factors

The aim of the treatment is to restore the balance between tension and relaxation, and between stress and resilience.

Collaboration with other healthcare providers

The treatment of psychosomatic symptoms may require collaboration with other specialists. With your consent, the psychosomatic physiotherapist will work in collaboration with, for example, the referring doctor, a psychologist, the company doctor or other healthcare professionals.