To consult a physiotherapist: in which cases?
Discover the different treatments that a physiotherapist can bring you. Do I need to see a doctor before making an appointment at a physiotherapy practice? How to find a physiotherapist near my home?
What kind of care can the physiotherapist bring me?
It should be known that physiotherapy requires a university education. A diploma of physiotherapist masseur is given at the end of this training.
The physiotherapist will intervene in the following fields:
- Therapeutic -
Well-being -
Prevention -
Fitness
- Hobbies
- Aesthetics
This can be used to relieve problems or for physical rehabilitation following an accident or sports injury.
Are physiotherapists' fees reimbursed by the Caisse de Maladie?
Before any consultation with a physiotherapist, you must first go to a doctor . The doctor will make a prescription and you can then go to a physiotherapist and your costs will be reimbursed by the fund. Without a medical prescription, the cost of physiotherapy will be your responsibility.
How to find a physiotherapist in Luxembourg?
You will find the specialist you are looking for on Editus.lu. You will be able to consult the specialties of the selected professionals. For more information, you can also consult the website of the Luxemburg Association of Physiotherapists (ALK) . The ALK counts more or less 380 members, which is equivalent to practically physiotherapists practicing in the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg.
Here are some techniques of care practiced by your therapist:
- Cryotherapy : it's about using cold to treat pain or inflammation. It is possible via the application of ice or devices dedicated to this type care. We will then talk about gas cryotherapy and cold air cryotherapy.
- Ultrasound treatment : often used in the sports field, ultrasound care relieve pain and inflammation, whether muscle, tendon or ligament.
- Taping : this approach is to put a kind of bandage with adhesive strips that will allow to give more stability to a joint. In football players, it is very common to see players ask for a pat on the physio so as to feel more reassured in terms of stability of the ankle. Be careful not to get too used to playing with this bandage if it is not necessary.
- Balloon rehabilitation : it's a form of gymnastics that allows you to work on balance. It is a technique adapted to different categories of people. It can range from children, sportsmen and seniors.