The program includes:
- Primary presentation in the clinic
- medical history, including family history
- complex neurological and orthopedic examinations
- CT / MRI / X-ray examination
- complex neurophysiological examinations
- individual rehabilitation program, which includes:
- propriozeptive neuromuskuläre fazilitation (PNF)
- transcranial magnetic stimulation (TNS)
- orofacial stimulation of Castillo Morales
- functional propriotrening
- various methods of respiratory gymnastics
- Wii Fit training in the use of the balance
- neuropsychological therapy
- functional therapy of the upper extremities (ArmeoSpring)
- functional electrical stimulation / neurostimulation
- kinesitherapy (physiotherapy)
- biocontrol with feedback
- healing deep muscle massage
- neuromuscular electrostimulation
- acupuncture of spasticity and pain syndromes
- occupational therapy
- psycho-educational classes
- logopedia in the language of the patient
- Individual physiotherapy
- microcurrent treatment
- fangotherapy / cryotherapy
- antispasmodic drug therapy
- mobilization of limb joints
- hydrotherapy / massage therapy / reflexology
- training on special trainers
- and etc.
- nurses care
- stay in the hospital with full board
- symptomatic and drug therapy
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About the department
The Department of Neurological Rehabilitation at the Clinic Valmont Montreux offers all the options of modern medicine for the restoration of lost motor skills, speech, swallowing and cognitive functions in patients with nervous system diseases. The department is headed by Dr. med. Julien Bogousslavsky.
The aim of rehabilitation treatment is to maximize the patient's reintegration into the usual everyday life. All programs are designed for a specific type of disease and are adapted to each clinical case individually. Important attention is paid to the psychological aspect, so that the patient can accept the changes and limitations caused by the neurological pathology.
The first stage of rehabilitation is the comprehensive diagnostics and assessment of the patient's condition followed by an interdisciplinary board, during which the department's doctors determine the specific rehabilitation purposes and select the most effective therapeutic measures. The patients receive medical care from the experienced physiotherapists, occupational therapists, speech therapists, neuropsychologists, nutritionists and specially trained nursing staff.
The department specializes in rehabilitation for the following neurological diseases:
- Stroke
- Parkinson's disease, as well as other motor disorders
- Multiple sclerosis, as well as other inflammatory lesions of the nervous system
- Epilepsy
- Sleep disorders
- Alzheimer's disease and other mental and memory disorders
- Degenerative diseases with brain and cerebellar lesions
- Migraines and cephalgia
- Spinal cord pathologies
- Chronic pains
- Diseases of the peripheral nervous system
- Myopathies
- Pathologies of the spine and intervertebral discs
- Head injuries
- Intracranial tumors, as well as spinal cord tumors
- Vestibular disorders
- Other diseases
The therapeutic service range of the department includes:
- Physiotherapy
- Restoration of joint functions, muscle system
- Restoration of motor skills with the help of improved muscle tone
- Provision of early verticalization
- Endurance training for the restoration of walking skills
- Balance improvement
- Increased range of motion in various joints
- Pool activities
- Adaptive physical training
- Training on a bicycle ergometer and a classic exercise bike for endurance improvement
- Training of dynamic and static balance, climbing for the coordination of movements of the upper and lower limbs
- Reaction development by means of sports games
- Occupational therapy
- Restoration of maximum independence in everyday life: personal hygiene, dressing, cooking, etc.
- Restoration of sensitivity
- Restoration of the functions of the arm, hand and fingers
- Training on the Wii Balance Board simulator for balance improvement
- Neuropsychological care using card games, special computer programs
- Memory restoration
- Restoration of cognitive functions
- Restore ability to plan further actions
- Improvement of information processing speed
- Speech therapy for speech recovery
- Manual therapy
- Electrotherapy
- Cryotherapy
- Hydrotherapy
- Thermotherapy
- Balneotherapy
- Other rehabilitation measures
Curriculum vitae
Professional Career
- Since 2007 Visiting Professor (Master in Neuroscience), University of Franche-Comté.
- Since 1987 PD title.
- 1996 - 2006 Ordinary Professor of Neurology, University of Lausanne.
- 1996 - 2006 Head of the Department of Neurology, University Hospital Lausanne.
Education
- Studied Neurology at the Universities of Geneva, Lausanne and Zurich.
- 1984 - 1985 Research Fellow at the University of Western Ontario.
- 1983 Board certification in Neurology, Swiss Medical Association (FMH).
- 1978 Doctorate in Medicine.
Memberships in Professional Societies
- Secretary General of the World Federation of Neurology.
- Chair of the World Society of Brain Attacks.
Prizes and Awards
- Feinberg Award from the American Heart Association.
Editorial Activities in Scientific Journals
- "European Neurology".
- "Frontiers in Neurology and Neuroscience".
- "Case Reports in Neurology".
Photo of the doctor: (c) Clinique Valmont
About hospital
The Clinic Valmont Montreux is a progressive highly specialized medical facility, which offers top-class services in orthopedic and neurological rehabilitation. The clinic was founded in 1905 by the famous Dr. Henri-Auguste Widmer. The clinic earned popularity and worldwide recognition quite quickly. This was facilitated by the use of the very latest treatment methods, such as electrotherapy, hydrotherapy, light therapy, air baths, etc. An important role in the success of clinical practice is played by the advantageous location of the medical complex, which is surrounded by the Alps and Lake Geneva. Clean mountain air and pristine nature contribute to relaxation and effective treatment.
The main specialization of the clinic is the implementation of comprehensive rehabilitation measures for Alzheimer's and Parkinson's diseases, multiple sclerosis, epilepsy and cancers of the central nervous system. In addition, the competence of the clinic's specialists covers orthopedic rehabilitation, which is aimed at the restoration of musculoskeletal functions in patients with serious injuries, degenerative and inflammatory joint diseases, pathological changes in bone tissue, etc.
The clinic employs leading doctors from various medical specialties, including physiotherapists, occupational therapists, nutritionists, neuropsychologists and other experts. The specialists work hand in hand for the benefit of their patients, providing them with individualized treatment in accordance with the current clinical protocols of rehabilitation medicine.
The pride of the clinic is also the state-of-art infrastructure, namely a swimming pool designed for swimming and performing rehabilitation exercises, spacious gyms with various simulators for motor function restoration, a gym with a climbing wall, ergotherapy rooms with specially equipped workstations for the restoration of professional skills, the Wii device for balance training in a game form, etc.
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Accommodation in hospital
Patients rooms
The patients of Clinic Valmont Montreux live in cozy bright rooms with all the amenities for a comfortable hospital stay. Each patient room has an ensuite bathroom with a shower and a toilet. The patient room is furnished with an automatically adjustable bed, a bedside table, a wardrobe for storing personal belongings, a table and chairs for receiving visitors, a TV, a telephone. Wi-Fi access is also available in the patient rooms. The large windows of the rooms offer stunning views of the Alps and Lake Geneva. The clinic also provides enhanced-comfort rooms with a safe, a fridge and upholstered furniture.
Meals and Menus
The patient and the accompanying person are offered a daily choice of three menus. If you are on a specific diet for any reason, you will be offered an individual menu. Please inform the medical staff about your dietary preferences prior to the treatment.
Further details
Standard rooms include:
Religion
The religious services can be provided upon request.
Accompanying person
During the inpatient program, an accompanying person may stay with the patient in the patient room or at a hotel. Our managers will help you choose the most suitable option.
Hotel
During the outpatient program, you can live in a hotel of your choice. Managers will help you choose the most suitable options.