Medical Specialties

Dermatological rehabilitation

Focus: Treatment of skin diseases and their functional and aesthetic consequences.

Typical indications:

• Chronic skin conditions: e.g. psoriasis, atopic dermatitis
• Post-surgical skin care: e.g. after removal of skin tumors, skin grafts
• Scar treatment: improve elasticity, reduce pain and functional limitations
  

Goal: Relieve symptoms, improve skin function, and restore quality of life.

Geriatric rehabilitation

Focus: Support for elderly people with multiple health conditions to maintain independence.

Typical indications:

• Multimorbidity with mobility or self-care limitations.
• Cognitive impairments with rehab potential.
• Post-surgical recovery (e.g., hip, spine surgery).
  

Goal: Improve autonomy, reduce risk of institutionalization or falls.

Geriatric trauma rehabilitation

Focus: Rehabilitation of elderly patients after fractures and trauma-related limitations.

Typical indications:

• Femoral neck fracture
• Vertebral fractures due to osteoporosis
• Postoperative rehab after joint replacement or orthopedic procedures

Goal: Maintain or restore independence, reduce pain, and prevent falls.

Medical-oncological rehabilitation

Focus: Holistic care after serious internal or cancer-related illnesses.

Typical indications:

• Cancer aftercare (e.g., breast, colon, lung cancer).
• Chronic internal conditions (e.g., kidney, liver disease, autoimmune disorders).
• Fatigue, pain, weight loss after chemotherapy.
  

Goal: Promote recovery, mental stabilization, and reintegration into daily life.

Cardiac rehabilitation

Focus: Recovery and strengthening after cardiovascular events.

Typical indications:

• Myocardial infarction, heart surgery (e.g., bypass, valve replacement).
• Heart failure, arrhythmias.
• After pacemaker or ICD implantation Goal: Improve physical performance, patient education, and risk reduction.
  

Goal: Improve physical performance, patient education, and risk reduction.

Musculoskeletal rehabilitation

Focus: Restoring function and resilience of the musculoskeletal system.

Typical indications:

• Chronic back pain (e.g. herniated discs)
• Joint diseases (e.g. osteoarthritis, rheumatic disorders)
• Postoperative rehab after joint replacements or ligament/tendon reconstructions
  

Goal: Pain relief, functional improvement, and prevention of further degeneration.

Early neurological rehabilitation

Focus: Early rehabilitation following acute neurological events.

Typical indications:

• Acute phase after stroke
• Traumatic brain injury
• Neuromuscular disorders (e.g. Guillain-Barré syndrome, severe myasthenic crises)

Goal: Promote early functional recovery, prevent secondary complications, and prepare for further rehabilitation.

Neurological rehabilitation

Focus: Rehabilitation of disorders of the central and peripheral nervous system.

Typical indications:

• Post-stroke conditions in follow-up rehabilitation.
• Multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease, ALS.
• Peripheral nerve damage (e.g., post-surgery or trauma).
  

Goal: Restore motor, cognitive, and practical daily skills; support reintegration into work and life.

Pediatric rehabilitation

Focus: Rehabilitation of children and adolescents with congenital or acquired limitations.

Typical indications:

• Congenital neurological disorders (e.g. cerebral palsy)
• Post-accident care (e.g. traumatic brain injury, polytrauma)
• Chronic diseases (e.g. cystic fibrosis, muscular dystrophy)
  

Goal: Support physical, cognitive and social development to promote participation in everyday life.

Paraplegiological rehabilitation

Focus: Comprehensive rehabilitation of patients with spinal cord injuries and paralysis.

Typical indications:

• Traumatic spinal cord injuries (e.g., car accidents, falls).
• Non-traumatic spinal cord damage (e.g., tumors, infections, vascular causes).
• Rehabilitation follow-up after acute care in specialized centers.
  

Goal: Regaining independence, improving mobility, bowel/bladder management, psychosocial stability and participation.

Psychosomatic rehabilitation

Focus: Treatment of functional disorders influenced by psychological and physical factors.

Typical indications:

• Stress-related conditions (e.g. burnout syndrome, depression with somatic symptoms)
• Chronic pain (e.g. fibromyalgia, functional pain syndromes)
• Eating disorders (e.g. anorexia, bulimia, binge eating disorder)
  

Goal: Maintain or restore autonomy, reduce symptoms, and improve quality of life.

Pulmonary rehabilitation

Focus: Improving lung function and endurance in chronic respiratory diseases.

Typical indications:

• Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
• Bronchial asthma
• Postoperative rehab after lung surgery

Goal: Increase physical endurance, improve breathing techniques, and reduce symptoms.

Medically monitored rehabilitation

Focus: Rehabilitation for patients requiring intensive medical monitoring.

Typical indications:

• Severe heart failure (e.g. patients with LVAD)
• Complex neurological conditions (e.g. tracheostomy, mechanical ventilation)
• Multimorbid patients with unstable conditions
  

Goal: Safe rehabilitation with continuous monitoring, avoid decompensation, and achieve stability.