Prescription: To receive therapy from me, you need a doctor’s prescription. As a physiotherapist in Austria, I am only allowed to work with a prescription. Furthermore, the prescription ensures partial reimbursement from your health insurance fund.

The prescription should state either “Physiotherapy” (open prescription) or “10 x 60 minutes of physiotherapy” as the order. For all other variations, reductions in reimbursement are possible.

An exception is preventive treatment. If you have no complaints and wish to receive therapy as a prophylactic measure, this is possible without a prescription. In this case, however, there will be no partial reimbursement from health insurance funds.

Findings: Please bring X-ray/MRI reports, doctor’s letters, or other findings, if available. Any information can be valuable.

Towel: Please bring a large towel or sheet (at least 200x65cm) as a cover for the treatment couch for appointments in Amstetten. For appointments in Waidhofen an der Ybbs, this will be provided for you.

Here is an (incomplete) selection of complaints for which I can support you:

Back, Neck & Pelvis:

• Back pain, “lumbago”, chronic low back pain (lumbago, lumbar spine syndrome, non-specific back pain, lumbosciatica)
• Disc problems (disc protrusion/prolapse, radicular syndrome) with radiating pain, tingling, or numbness
• Neck and shoulder pain (cervical syndrome, cervicobrachialgia) with tension or radiating pain into the arms
• Sacroiliac and pelvic complaints (SI joint dysfunction/blockage, sacroiliitis, sacroiliac joint syndrome)
• Postural weaknesses and malpositions (scoliosis, hyperkyphosis, hyperlordosis, static imbalances)

Joints & Extremities:

• Shoulder pain (subacromial impingement, rotator cuff lesion, shoulder instability, biceps tendon tendinitis)
• Elbow pain (epicondylitis humeri radialis/ulnaris – “tennis/golfer’s elbow”)
• Hand and thumb joint complaints (rhizarthrosis, osteoarthritis of the finger joints)
• Hip pain (coxarthrosis, femoroacetabular impingement, trochanteric pain syndrome)
• Knee pain (gonarthrosis, patellar apex syndrome, retropatellar arthrosis, meniscal lesion)
• Ankle and foot complaints (chronic ligament instability, arthrosis, heel spur, plantar fasciitis, pes planovalgus, hallux valgus)

Arthrosis & Degenerative Diseases:

• Joint wear (arthrosis) in hips, knees, shoulders, hands, or feet with pain and stiffness
• Activated arthrosis with swelling, overheating, and restricted movement
• Degenerative changes of the spine (spondylarthrosis, facet joint syndrome, spinal canal stenosis)

After Injuries & Operations:

• Fractures after cast/splint (e.g., radius fracture, malleolar fracture, humerus fracture) with restricted movement and loss of strength
• Ligament and tendon injuries (ACL rupture, ankle lateral ligament rupture, rotator cuff rupture, shoulder dislocation)
• Conditions after joint replacement (TKA: hip TKA, knee TKA, shoulder TKA)
• After arthroscopic procedures (e.g., partial meniscectomy, cruciate ligament reconstruction, shoulder arthroscopy)
• Post-operative scar and soft tissue problems (scar contracture, adhesions, post-traumatic stiffness)

Muscular-fascial & Functional Complaints:

• Myofascial pain syndromes and trigger points (e.g., in the neck, back, buttocks, leg)
• Muscular imbalances, shortenings, and “adhesions” of fascia with restricted mobility
• Headaches and dizziness with musculoskeletal origin (cervicogenic dizziness, tension headache)
• Thoracic complaints (rib/vertebral blockages, thoracic syndrome) with restricted breathing

Male Pelvis & Pelvic Floor:

• Male pelvic floor and pelvic dysfunctions (e.g., myofascial tension increase, restricted pelvic dynamics, functional pelvic floor dysfunction)
• Complaints in the pelvic, perineal, groin, or hip area affecting posture, breathing, sexual function, and continence (e.g., chronic pelvic pain syndrome in men)
• Before & after prostate surgery (post-prostatectomy) with urinary incontinence, pelvic floor insufficiency, and changes in sexual function (continence-oriented pelvic floor therapy, functional rehabilitation)

Temporomandibular Joint & ENT Area:

• Craniomandibular dysfunction (CMD) with temporomandibular joint pain, jaw clicking/cracking, chewing difficulties, or restricted mouth opening
• Complaints due to teeth grinding (bruxism) with tension in the face, neck, and shoulder girdle
• Headaches and neck complaints related to jaw dysfunction
• Preparation for dental or maxillofacial surgical procedures with restricted mouth opening
• Ear problems with origin in the jaw, cervical spine, or neck area (e.g., ear noises, tinnitus, blocked ears, Eustachian tube ventilation disorder, post-treatment of problems related to sudden hearing loss)

Sports Orthopedics & Load-Related Complaints:

• Overuse syndromes in athletes (e.g., runner’s knee, shin splints, Achilles tendinopathy, patellar apex syndrome)
• Recurrent sports injuries (e.g., ankle sprains, muscle injuries, tendinopathies)
• Functional instability of joints under load (ankle, knee, shoulder)

Geriatric & Chronic Orthopedic Patients:

• Consequences of falls with gait instability and muscle weakness
• Osteoporotic fractures (e.g., vertebral body fractures) with pain and postural changes
• Chronic orthopedic diseases with restricted daily load capacity

The first session consists of anamnesis, examination, and treatment. First, we will discuss the current problem, and I will ask you some questions. Due to my osteopathic training, I like to inquire in more detail to uncover possible connections. Defining the therapy goals is also important here.

During the examination, active and passive movement tests, as well as physiotherapeutic and osteopathic examination techniques, are performed to get to the root cause of the current problems.
Finally, treatment and an active program.

The first sessions generally take place weekly; then the interval can often be extended. A whole series of 10 sessions is not always necessary – we will coordinate this with your needs.

No, I do not offer therapy for children, but therapy for adolescents and adults.

I am an independent therapist. This means that you must pay for the therapy yourself, but you will receive a partial reimbursement from your health insurance fund.
I settle accounts in cash after each session (no debit card payment possible) and you will receive a payment receipt. At the end of the therapy series, you will receive a total invoice, which you can submit to your health insurance fund along with the doctor’s prescription.

Prices:
Initial session of 60 minutes: €120
Follow-up session of 45 minutes: €100

For low-income individuals, a social rate may be available if needed and if there are open slots.

If you cancel an appointment on the same day or do not show up, the full session will be charged.

“Physiotherapists specialize in movement development and control and possess the expertise to maintain, promote, restore, and improve movement and functional ability as well as quality of life. They are experts in movement across all life stages and situations and work in various medical fields.” (www.gesundheit.gv.at)

Further information on physiotherapy can be found on the professional association’s homepage: www.physioaustria.at

“Osteopathy is a holistic method that uses hands for diagnosis and therapy. The most important principles are the functioning of the human body as a unit, its ability for self-regulation and self-healing, as well as the interplay of structure and function.”

“The goal of osteopathic treatment is to correct restrictions in the mobility of structures and tissues, thereby restoring physical and mental well-being.” (https://wso.at/osteopathie-gesamtausbildung/was-ist-osteopathie-gesamtausbildung)

Further information can be found on the homepage of the Austrian Society for Osteopathy: www.oego.org

“Fascia are part of the human connective tissue and form the basic framework of the human body. If these fascia are affected by an injury, an accident, or daily strain, pain and functional limitations can arise.”

“The practical application of the Fascial Distortion Model (FDM) enables rapid therapy for these complaints. Through a targeted examination, the causative factors are identified and corrected by the trained FDM doctor or therapist using specific manual techniques.”

“The goal of every FDM intervention is the anatomical correction of the fascia. If the change in shape is corrected, an immediate improvement in load capacity, mobility, and/or pain reduction can be expected. Long rest periods are usually unnecessary, and a quick return to activity is possible.”
(https://www.fdm-europe.com/fuer-patienten/was-ist-fdm/)

More information can be found on the homepage of the European FDM Association: www.fdm-europe.com

• 2007-2010 Physiotherapy degree program FH St. Pölten
• 2015-2021 Vienna School of Osteopathy (WSO) and Master’s degree program in Osteopathy Danube University Krems
• 2010-2020 Activity as a physiotherapist in physical institutes in Vienna
• 2015-2021 Self-employed physiotherapist & osteopath in two group practices in Vienna
• 2021-2026 Self-employed physiotherapist & osteopath in Waidhofen an der Ybbs

• Since 2023 Self-employed physiotherapist & osteopath in Amstetten

• Since 2010 many advanced training courses, including Medical Training Therapy, Kinesiotaping, Fascial Distortion Model (FDM), Osteopathy, Temporomandibular Joint Therapy, Pelvic Floor Training and Therapy, Scar Treatment according to the Liedler Concept, Dry Needling