Regaining confidence step by step

Physiotherapy treatment and balance management

An outpatient rehabilitation program to restore balance and independence

Start by exploring our program : Regain your confidence step by step

This program is particularly recommended for frail, at-risk or elderly people with balance problems, risk of falling or fear of falling.

The program is customized and includes :

Balance and gait rehabilitation
Adapted muscle strengthening
Group or individual activities
Balneotherapy as indicated
Therapeutic education workshops: preventing chites
Psychological/dietary support as needed

To refer a patient, simply send a medical letter or complete our admission request form. Upon receipt, the patient will be contacted and informed of the date for their assessment.

Admission form

For which patients?

This program is particularly suitable for :

Risk of falling or history of falls
Instability or difficulty walking
Fear of falling
Loss of confidence in movement

In-depth initial assessment

Before starting, each patient receives a complete check-up:

Medical, social and functional assessment (including geriatric assessment if relevant)
Balance and mobility tests (Timed Up & Go, Berg, etc.)
Assessment of living environment
Self-evaluation of quality of life and feelings related to fear of falling
Analysis of polymedication
Identifying risk factors

A personalized, coordinated program

The program lasts 12 weeks and combines several approaches adapted to the needs of each patient:

Balance and gait rehabilitation
Specific muscle strengthening
Group or individual activities
Balneotherapy (according to medical indication)
Therapeutic education workshops to prevent falls
Psychological and/or dietary support if necessary

How it works in practice

Location: on-site, daytime, at CARE Charmilles (Rue de Lyon 77, 1203 Geneva)
Duration: 12 weeks
Frequency: 1 to 3 sessions per week
Supervision: an interdisciplinary team (physiotherapists, occupational therapists, doctors, nurses, psychologists, etc.).

Join the program

For patients and their families

Would you like to join the "Regain your confidence step by step" program?
It's easy:

Talk to your GP.
Contact our team directly by phone or e-mail.
We'll work with you to set an initial date for your assessment.

For healthcare professionals

To refer a patient to the program :

Please send us the application form available on our website, or a medical letter (by e-mail or telephone).
Depending on the insurance model, delegation to the physician responsible for outpatient programs may be required.
Upon receipt, we will contact the patient directly to arrange an assessment.

Admission form