Blog & Physiotherapy Tips
This is where I write about physiotherapy in Basel, sports rehabilitation and the questions that keep coming up in practice. Some articles are very practical, others go a little deeper. The main themes are sport, concussion, running, cycling and how to rebuild capacity after injury.
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Concussion · Dizziness · Knee and meniscus · Sports rehabilitation · Running · Cycling and BMX · Young athletes · Practical information
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Return to sport: which tests matter before training and competition?
Which return-to-sport tests matter? Strength, jumping, direction change, fatigue and confidence help guide a gradual return. Read more
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Sports physiotherapy vs general physiotherapy: what is the difference?
How does sports physiotherapy differ from general physiotherapy? Understand training load, sport-specific rehabilitation and return-to-sport planning. Read more
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SCAT6 after concussion: what the test can and cannot tell you
SCAT6 structures acute sport concussion assessment but cannot independently diagnose concussion or clear return to play. Learn its uses and limits. Read more
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Persistent symptoms after concussion: why rest alone is often insufficient
Persistent concussion symptoms can involve exercise, vestibular, visual, neck and sleep factors. Learn why tailored rehabilitation goes beyond rest. Read more
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Dizziness after concussion: vestibular, visual, neck or exercise related?
Dizziness after concussion may involve balance, vision, the neck or exercise tolerance. Learn about assessment and tailored rehabilitation in Basel. Read more
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How to increase running mileage without overloading your body
A fixed 10% weekly rule does not fit every runner. Distance, speed, hills, recovery and training history all affect the load the body must absorb. Read more
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Iliotibial band syndrome: what do we actually know?
Outer knee pain in runners has several contributing factors. An “overly tight” band alone does not explain every case or determine treatment. Read more
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Achilles tendinopathy in runners: should you stop running?
Running does not always have to stop with Achilles tendinopathy. Adjusting load and rebuilding calf and tendon capacity are central to a gradual recovery. Read more
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Ankle sprain: why does the ankle still feel unstable?
An ankle that keeps giving way after a sprain may reflect several factors. Balance work helps, but sporting demands also require strength, speed and landing. Read more