Vertesi Philip (Lutry)

Philip Vertesi Physiotherapist HES-SO ASCA/RME-certified acupuncturist

Languages spoken: French, German, Swiss-German, English

PHYSIOTHERAPY

What does a physiotherapist do? Physiotherapists treat patients whose physical health has been affected by accident or illness, as prescribed by a doctor. Using a range of therapeutic techniques, they enable patients to regain the quality of movement in their joints and muscles, use assistive aids where necessary, reduce pain and finally resume daily activities. Physiotherapists also provide advice as part of preventive activities in public health, companies (ergonomics, workplace comfort), schools (postural education), etc.

Here are just a few examples of the services we provide

Post-operative rehabilitation, ACL, meniscal sutures, prostheses, various fractures, hallux valgus, herniated discs, etc. Tendinopathies, tennis elbow, golfers elbow, etc. Muscle/ligament/tendon tears Trigger points, muscle knots Balance, fall prevention programs Muscle strengthening Massage therapy, stress, tension, pain Prostheses, hip, shoulder, knee Lymphatic drainage

In order to provide you with the best possible care in all these areas, the practice is equipped with:

A large treatment room, with a 3-plane electric table. A functional training room, for teaching exercises, stretching, proprioception (balance), cardio, etc. A beautiful waiting room, with a view of the Japanese garden and lake, and a coffee machine.

A physiotherapy session generally lasts 30 minutes, or 45 minutes depending on the case and the medical prescription. It is also possible to benefit from sessions reimbursed by complementary insurances approved by the RME group (e.g. Groupe Mutuel, CSS, full list):

SHOCK WAVES

Radial shockwave therapy sends out waves in the form of percussions to kick-start the healing process by increasing blood circulation in the applied area. The wave action aims to destroy scar tissue and/or calcifications, promoting cellular proliferation in healthy tissue. They are most often used in the following cases:

• Achilles tendinopathy
• Carpal tunnel syndrome
• Plantar fasciitis
• Tenosynovitis of the fingers
• Trigger points
• Pain and inflammation management - ...

They are generally applied 1-2x a week, to give the treatment area time to recover.