Fazan Corentin (Vevey)

Physiotherapy is a paramedical discipline that uses natural means to treat illness. Its aim is to restore the quality and completeness of body movements hampered by pain, stiffness, paralysis and other organic disorders. Physiotherapy has been officially recognized as a paramedical profession in Switzerland since 1966. It is both heir to ancient techniques and beneficiary of the most recent scientific advances: massage and other soft-tissue mobilizations, medical gymnastics, joint mobilizations, water, heat and cold, therapeutic currents and waves, etc.

Physiotherapy cares for, supports, accompanies and advises people in good health, the sick, the injured and the disabled. It prevents illness and accidents. The aims of physiotherapy are to relieve and/or eliminate pain, reduce and/or eliminate functional disorders in order to achieve rapid reintegration into everyday life, and acquire replacement functions in the event of irreversible disorders.