Group physical activity programs
Our teams welcome you to CARE Charmilles
Supervised, personalized sessions
Therapeutic physical activity sessions are supervised by a qualified physiotherapist and are available on medical prescription.
They help improve physical fitness, prevent chronic pain and boost confidence in everyday movements.
Terms & Conditions & Reimbursement for group physical activity programs
Reimbursement Sessions are reimbursed by basic health insurance (LAMal) if :
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- Physiotherapy medical prescription mentioning "group therapy" and diagnosis (deconditioning, chronic pain, etc.).
- Maximum 9 sessions per prescription, renewable for the same diagnosis up to 4 times if indicated
- Frequency 1 time/week - 9 sessions (minimum attendance 7/9 sessions)
- Duration 1 hour per session.
- Group max. 5 participants per physiotherapist.
Rate
- Physiotherapy rates Direct billing to the insurance company in the event of a valid prescription, except for international insurance.
- Cancellation policy: Any session not cancelled at least 24 hours in advance will be billed CHF 35 directly to the participant.
- Without reimbursement (without prescription) : CHF 315 for the entire physical activityprogram (9 sessions).
- Cancellation policy No cancellations or refunds are possible.
Exclusion criteria :
- Recent fracture (12 weeks)
- Recent surgery (12 weeks)
- Inability to stand or sit unaided
Our themes
CARE Dos - "Strengthen your core
Target audience Adults wishing to :
- reduce the frequency of lumbago,
- find a solid body center
- prevent pain due to lack of muscle support.
Objectives:
- Develop strength and endurance in the abdominal and lumbar muscles.
- Improve posture and stability in everyday movements.
- Prevent injuries related to lack of muscle gain and/or reduce pain related to deconditioning
Contents :
- Static and dynamic sheathing exercises.
- Global strengthening centred on the trunk, with functional work.
- Gentle mobility for shoulders, hips and spine.
- Therapeutic education for the prevention of back pain.
(Warning: after a fall/shock and/or unusual pain with fever and/or weight loss and/or neurological deficits and/or persistent nocturnal pain: consult your doctor).
Course given by physiotherapist: Sascha Gridi and/or Sunyi Reuter
Times and dates :
- Tuesdays 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
CARE Balance — “Move with confidence”
Objective Improve balance, coordination and lower limb strength to reduce the risk of falls.
Contents :
- Balance exercises, courses, weight transfers, reflex training
- Strengthening muscles
- Therapeutic teaching for falls prevention
(Warning: after a fall/shock and/or unusual pain with fever and/or weight loss and/or neurological deficits and/or persistent nocturnal pain: consult your doctor).
Course given by physiotherapist: Sascha Gridi and/or Alban Hurth
Times and dates :
- Thursdays, 1:00–2:00 p.m. – dates to be announced
CARE Force - "Muscle up your everyday life"- coming soon
Objectives :
- Develop overall muscular strength and functional endurance to improve health and quality of life.
Contents Strengthening with elastics, dumbbells and functional exercises, combined with moderate cardio.
