The program includes:
- Initial presentation in the clinic
- clinical history taking
- review of medical records
- physical examination
- eye examination
- laboratory tests:
- complete blood count
- biochemical analysis of blood
- antinuclear antibodies- ANA (SSA/Ro, SSB/La)
- rheumatoid factor (RF)
- Anti-dsDNA
- Erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR)
- C-reactive protein (CRP)
- indicators blood coagulation
- mouth (salivary gland) biopsy on indications
- salivary flow
- Schirmer test
- consultation of related specialists
- symptomatic specific treatment
- the cost of essential medicines and materials
- nursing services
- control examinations
- full hospital accommodation
- developing of further guidance
Required documents
- Medical records
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About the department
The Department of Internal Medicine and Rheumatology at the MEDIAN Rehabilitation Clinic Schlangenbad specializes in the rehabilitation of patients with any rheumatic diseases and concomitant internal pathologies. In addition, the competence of the department's specialists includes the rehabilitation treatment of any musculoskeletal rheumatic lesions, including the rehabilitation of patients after joint replacement surgery. Medical care is provided both on an inpatient and outpatient basis. All rehabilitation measures provided in the department are aimed at the alleviation of pain and maximum elimination of movement disorders. The department is headed by Dr. med. Sinan Cilaci.
The department has modern diagnostic rooms with state-of-the-art equipment for the assessment of the condition of connective tissue, joints and the entire musculoskeletal system. The high-precision and high-quality diagnostics prior to the rehabilitation largely determines its success. The department performs such diagnostic tests as classical radiography, laboratory tests, including serologic tests, ultrasound imaging of the abdominal organs, thyroid gland, joints and soft tissues, resting ECG, assessment of the patient's psychological state and others. Based on the diagnostic data, the department's specialists develop an individual rehabilitation program, which will help the patient get rid of stiffness of movements and achieve maximum independence in everyday life.
The basis of the rehabilitation treatment for patients with rheumatic diseases is dosed physical activity under the guidance of specialized doctors. The rehabilitation program is also always complemented by diet therapy – the proper diet is developed for each patient individually by competent nutritionists. It should be noted that the doctors are always guided by the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) during the treatment. Great attention is paid to motivation of patients to fight against the disease and its consequences, return to social life and professional activities. The rehabilitation involves the successful use of both classical therapies and innovative techniques, which proved themselves in the world medical arena.
The department specializes in the rehabilitation of patients after the following diseases:
- Rheumatoid arthritis
- Seronegative spondyloarthropathies and other inflammatory rheumatic spinal diseases (for example, ankylosing spondylitis)
- Systemic inflammatory rheumatic diseases (collagenoses)
- Joint inflammation in psoriasis (psoriatic arthritis)
- Arthritis in metabolic disorders (gout)
- Fibromyalgia
- Concomitant internal diseases, including diseases of the cardiovascular system, gastrointestinal tract, urinary system and respiratory tract
- Other pathologies
The department's service range includes:
- Diagnostic examinations
- X-ray
- Laboratory testing, including serological tests
- Ultrasound scanning of the abdominal organs, thyroid gland, joints and soft tissues
- Resting ECG
- Assessment of the patient's psychological state
- Rehabilitation measures
- Drug therapy, including injection therapy and intravenous infusions
- Physiotherapy
- Cryotherapy in a special refrigerator with a cooling capacity from -70 °C to -110 °C
- Electrotherapy
- Therapeutic exercises
- Kinesiotherapy
- Sports therapy (for example, walking, aquafitness, water aerobics)
- Breathing exercises
- Massage
- Functional occupational therapy
- Relaxation techniques
- Occupational- oriented rehabilitation
- Recreational therapy
- Healthy lifestyle training
- Individual psychotherapy sessions
- Psychological training for stress and pain elimination
- Nutrition counseling
- Other medical services
Photo of the doctor: (c) MEDIAN Klinik Schlangenbad
About hospital
The MEDIAN Rehabilitation Clinic Schlangenbad positions itself as a modern clinic providing high-quality rehabilitation services to patients with rheumatic, gynecological and psychosomatic disorders of any complexity. The clinic was founded in the 1970s, and therefore it has a rich tradition and successful experience in patient care. The rehabilitation center is part of the reputable Median Kliniken Group, which today unites about 120 medical facilities throughout Germany. The clinic has all the necessary resources for the high-quality and effective rehabilitation treatment – advanced medical and technical equipment, excellent comfortable infrastructure and highly qualified medical personnel with solid professional training and long clinical experience. The clinic includes two buildings with 174 beds for inpatient treatment.
The goal of each employee of the clinic is to improve the patient's state of health and his quality of life. The specialists of the rehabilitation center make sure that each patient receives not only highly effective medical care, but also feels a responsive and humane attitude during the entire therapeutic process. A competent interdisciplinary medical team consisting of specialized physicians, therapists, psychologists, social workers and nursing staff makes every effort to provide patients with the desired therapeutic result and the high quality of medical care.
The clinic has received many prestigious certifications, including the KTQ certificate of the Organization for Cooperation in Quality and Transparency in Healthcare, the DIN EN ISO certificate, the DGRh-Rheumazentrum Rhein-Main certificate of the German Society of Rheumatology, and others. All these honors and long clinical practice of the rehabilitation center are indisputable confirmation that the clinic ranks among the best medical facilities in the area of its specialization in Germany.
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Accommodation in hospital
Patients rooms
The patients of the MEDIAN Rehabilitation Clinic Schlangenbad live in comfortable single and double rooms made in pleasant colors and modern design. Each patient room has an ensuite bathroom with shower and toilet. In some rooms, the bathroom is equipped taking into account the needs of patients with disabilities, so those people who use a wheelchair do not need any assistance from other people. The standard patient room furnishing includes an automatically adjustable bed with a nurse call system, a bedside table, a wardrobe, a dining table and chairs, a telephone and a TV. Wi-Fi is also available in the patient rooms. Almost all patient rooms have a balcony.
If desired, the patients can live in the enhanced-comfort rooms. Such rooms are additionally equipped with upholstered furniture, a mini-refrigerator and a safe for storing valuables.
Meals and Menus
The patient and the accompanying person are offered tasty and balanced three meals a day. The patients have a daily choice of three menus for lunch, one of which is vegetarian, as well as buffet breakfast and dinner. If for some reason you do not eat all foods, you will be offered an individual menu. Please inform the medical staff about your food preferences prior to treatment.
Further details
Standard rooms include:
Religion
The religious services are available upon request.
Accompanying person
During the inpatient program, the accompanying person can live with the patient in a patient room or a hotel of his choice. Our managers will help you choose the most suitable option
Hotel
During an outpatient program, the patient can stay at the hotel of his choice. Our managers will help you choose the most suitable option.