Physiotherapy at the DHZC

We see ourselves as partners to our patients, who we accompany on their path to recovery in a considerate and motivating manner. The aim of our physiotherapy work is to quickly improve the physical resilience of our patients and thus also their rapid return to their everyday lives.

We treat almost all patients at the DHZC according to a personalised therapy plan as prescribed by a doctor.

Our work is literally "moving". Treatment begins as early as possible after an operation - often in the intensive care unit - with intensive respiratory therapy, mobilisation and movement therapy.

Working at the DHZC as a leading specialist clinic for cardiovascular diseases places high demands on the skills and knowledge of all employees - but also offers exceptional opportunities. We work closely with the various professional groups in the clinic and maintain a collegial and respectful dialogue with the doctors and nurses treating our patients.

We are allowed to accompany people in borderline situations and give them the greatest possible confidence and security for their bodies. We are delighted when patients - especially after a long hospitalisation - are able to leave the hospital with a certain degree of independence.

From infants to the very elderly, we treat patients of all ages with cardiovascular diseases of all degrees of severity. These include recently operated patients, patients with mechanical circulatory support systems ("artificial heart systems") or patients who have received a donor heart or lung transplant.

The often complex clinical pictures require a high degree of specialisation, interdisciplinary cooperation and flexibility.

We have a separate therapy room for the treatment of patients who are already relatively fit again after an operation but still cannot be discharged - mostly people who have received a donor heart or donor lung and who still need to remain under the supervision of our specialists.

We are equipped with a large number of modern mobilisation-supporting devices such as high-quality movement trainers, gait-supporting devices and a Galileo training device.

In addition, DHZC employees are able to work in a back-friendly manner thanks to the appropriate technical equipment.

We pass on our knowledge

We attach great importance to an extensive induction phase. Depending on previous experience, our induction programme lasts ten to twelve weeks. Longer if necessary. Because we want all colleagues to feel really confident at the end of the induction period.

Experienced employees accompany our new colleagues during this time. If necessary, we offer internal and external training opportunities on an individual and flexible basis.