Occupational Therapy offer at Balgrist University Hospital
Our occupational therapists treat people who are restricted in their daily life due to an accident, disability or illness. We can help you get back to performing activities and movements that are important for your private and professional life as independently as possible.
Find your specialist occupational area
Occupational Therapy in Orthopedics
The Orthopedics team is specialized in hand therapy, making splints and treating pain. In complex, general orthopedic cases (e.g. a foot fracture on both sides) our offer also includes advice on suitable aids and training.
Occupational Therapy in Paraplegia and Tetraplegia
The paraplegia and tetraplegia team uses therapies, training and consultations to treat and reintegrate patients with spinal cord injuries.
Activation Therapy
The activation therapy team trains and promotes the physical and cognitive skills of inpatients. Joint discussions and activities provide additional support in dealing with an illness or disability.
Occupational Training
Our goal is the professional (re)integration of paraplegics. We advise, train and motivate with success: three quarters of our patients return to work or training appropriate to their disability. Vocational reintegration is all the more successful the sooner it is started after the onset of spinal paralysis.
Contact
Do you have questions about the therapy offer?
Orthopedics
Monday to Friday
8 a.m.–12 noon
1 p.m.–5 p.m.
+41 44 386 59 46
Email
Paraplegia and Tetraplegia
Monday to Friday
8 a.m.–12 noon
1 p.m.–4 p.m.
+41 44 386 39 10
Email
Activation therapy
Monday to Friday
8 a.m.–12 noon
1 p.m.–5 p.m.
+41 44 386 15 62
Email
Our experts
Bruno Mathis
Head of Occupational Therapy, Specialist Team Leader Orthopedics
➥ To the offer
Hartmut Pöhlmann
Specialist Team Leader Para- and Tetraplegia
➥ To the offer
Barbara Oggenfuss
Activation Specialist
Barbara Scherrer
Activation Specialist
➥ To the offer
Referral
Orthopedics
Monday to Friday
8 a.m.–12 noon
1 p.m.–5 p.m.
+41 44 386 59 46
Email
Paraplegia & Tetraplegia
Monday to Friday
8 a.m.–12 noon
1 p.m.–4 p.m.
+41 44 386 39 10
Email