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
- consultation and curating by a neurourologist
- individual rehabilitation program, which includes:
- bladder training
- bowel training
- 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
- Individual physiotherapy
- microcurrent treatment
- fangotherapy / cryotherapy
- antispasmodic drug therapy (incl. Botox)
- mobilization of limb joints
- hydrotherapy / massage therapy / reflexology
- training on special trainers (Lokomat, exoskeleton)
- and etc.
- day-and-night care nurses
- stay in the hospital with full board
- symptomatic and drug therapy
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About the department
The Department of Pediatric Neurology, Epileptology and Neurorehabilitation at the Schoen Clinic Vogtareuth provides the full range of diagnostic and therapeutic services in its areas of specialization. Young patients with diseases of the brain, spinal cord, peripheral nervous system, and muscles can receive highly qualified medical care here. The department's doctors focus on the treatment of children with epilepsy, cerebral palsy, dystonia, hereditary spastic paraplegia, hypoxic brain injuries, traumatic brain injuries, and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. The department's team of pediatric neurologists works hand in hand with neurosurgeons, orthopedists, spinal surgeons, and radiologists. The department's specialists have a wide range of modern treatments at their command, including botulinum toxin therapy, intrathecal baclofen therapy, and deep brain stimulation. The department's physicians are also skilled in neurological rehabilitation after suffering from a disease of the nervous system. The department's medical team uses all its experience and professional skills to restore the child's health and ensure his or her life without any restrictions. The department ranks among the best in Germany in its field of competence and is also perhaps the only one in Europe that practices not only the treatment of neurological disorders in children, but also subsequent specialized rehabilitation. The Head Physician of the department is Prof. Dr. med. Steffen Berweck.
The treatment of epilepsy in children is a priority task for the department's pediatric neurologists. Epilepsy is a chronic disease in which spontaneous seizures occur due to changes in the electrical activity of the brain. Epilepsy responds well to treatment provided that comprehensive therapy is prescribed, taking into account the individual characteristics of the pathology, and the department's doctors are among the best experts in Europe with rich clinical experience in this field. During their practice, the specialists have successfully treated more than 10,000 children and adolescents with epilepsy, including resistant forms of the disease. The therapeutic process begins with the analysis of the child's family history, a comprehensive diagnosis, and the clarification of information about the intensity, duration, and frequency of epileptic seizures. The main component of epilepsy treatment is drug therapy: a specific antiepileptic drug or a combination of them is prescribed on an individual basis. Strict adherence to the dosage and systemic administration of medications are of crucial importance. The treatment regimen often includes a special diet: a ketogenic diet or the Atkins diet. To consolidate the results of the basic course of treatment, the young patient is offered a neurorehabilitation program, which may include physiotherapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, psychotherapy, animal therapy, music therapy, and training using robotic equipment.
In some cases, conservative treatment of epilepsy is inappropriate. For example, when epileptic seizures occur against the background of focal cortical dysplasia, brain tissue scarring after hemorrhages, brain tumors, Sturge-Weber syndrome, and other pathological changes, conservative treatments may be ineffective. In such cases, doctors recommend surgery. The department's specialists, in collaboration with neurosurgeons, perform all available surgical procedures for epilepsy: hemispherotomy, lesionectomy, lobectomy, callosotomy, vagus nerve stimulation, and transcranial direct current stimulation. The optimal type of surgery for a child is determined after a comprehensive diagnosis and an assessment of the risks and benefits of the operation in a specific clinical situation. Operations to treat epilepsy in children have been performed in the department since 1999, and their success rates are very high.
The department's medical team also specializes in the treatment of cerebral palsy (CP), a neurological disease associated with severe impairment of motor function and posture. Pediatric orthopedists are involved in the treatment of young patients with cerebral palsy, which allows for the best therapeutic results. The department's pediatric neurologists focus on the child's condition according to the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health created by the World Health Organization when developing an individual treatment regimen. The child with cerebral palsy always receives comprehensive treatment aimed at preventing the progression of the disease, achieving the maximum possible restoration of motor functions, and ensuring a high degree of independence for the young patient in everyday life. The treatment regimen for children with cerebral palsy includes drug therapy, botulinum toxin therapy, physiotherapy, exercise therapy, occupational therapy, and psychotherapy. In some cases, surgery may also be required. For example, the department's pediatric neurologists often perform surgical procedures to implant pumps for continuous administration of medications to reduce spasticity caused by cerebral palsy. In addition, cerebral palsy may provoke the development of other severe neurological disorders, including epilepsy and dystonia, for which the child may require appropriate surgical treatment.
The medical facility also has impressive experience in the treatment of children with hereditary spastic paraplegia. This degenerative disease causes the gradual destruction of the nerve cells in the spinal cord, and in some cases, other structures of the nervous system may be affected as well. Children with hereditary spastic paraplegia are indicated for symptomatic treatment. The therapy aims to eliminate movement restrictions as much as possible and improve the quality of life of the young patient. In most cases, the department's doctors provide conservative treatment. The child undergoes drug therapy, physiotherapeutic treatment, occupational therapy, and botulinum toxin therapy to eliminate spasticity. Surgical treatment may also be sometimes required. The department's doctors conduct individual consultations for children and their parents, during which they talk in detail about the advisability of a particular operation and the expected results of surgery.
The department's clinical focuses include the following:
- Diagnostics, treatment and neurorehabilitation for children with epilepsy
- Diagnostics, treatment and neurorehabilitation for children with cerebral palsy
- Diagnostics, treatment and neurorehabilitation for children with hypoxic brain injuries
- Diagnostics, treatment and neurorehabilitation for children with hereditary spastic paraplegia
- Diagnostics, treatment and neurorehabilitation for children with traumatic brain injuries
- Diagnostics, treatment and neurorehabilitation for children with spina bifida
- Diagnostics, treatment and neurorehabilitation for children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
- Diagnostics, treatment and neurorehabilitation for children with apallic syndrome
- Diagnostics, treatment and neurorehabilitation for children with multiple disabilities due to neurological disorders
- Other medical services
Curriculum vitae
Higher Education and Professional Career
- Since 2023 Head Physician, Department of Pediatric Neurology, Epileptology and Neurorehabilitation, Schoen Clinic Vogtareuth.
- 2022 Acting Head Physician, Department of Pediatric Neurology, Epileptology and Neurorehabilitation, Schoen Clinic Vogtareuth.
- 2018 - 2022 Deputy Medical Director, Schoen Clinic Vogtareuth.
- 2009 - 2018 Managing Physician, Department of Neurology and Movement Disorders, Schoen Clinic Vogtareuth.
- 2003 - 2009 Senior Physician, Department of Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine, University Hospital of Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich.
- 1999 - 2003 Assistant Physician, Wedau Clinic Duisburg.
- 1998 - 1999 Assistant Physician, University Hospital Freiburg.
- 1996 - 1998 Internship, Moabit Hospital Berlin.
- 1989 - 1996 Medical studies, University of Freiburg, University of Vienna, and Free University of Berlin.
Qualifications
- Board Certification in Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine.
- Board Certification in Pediatric Neurology.
Photo of the doctor: (c) Schön Klinik Vogtareuth
About hospital
According to the reputable German Focus magazine, the Schoen Clinic Vogtareuth ranks among the best medical complexes in the state of Bavaria!
The healthcare facility is an academic hospital of the Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich and the Paracelsus Private Medical University in Salzburg. For many years, the Schoen Clinic Vogtareuth has enjoyed a reputation as one of the world's best medical facilities, specializing in the treatment and rehabilitation of children with orthopedic and neurological diseases. The specialists in these medical fields regularly demonstrate excellent success rates in treating clinical cases of any severity, thanks to which the clinic has gained high prestige in the international medical arena.
Not only children but also adults with diseases of the musculoskeletal system, brain, spinal cord, and cardiovascular system can undergo treatment at the Schoen Clinic Vogtareuth. During the therapeutic process, doctors use a comprehensive approach. They use only the most effective therapeutic methods. Each patient receives a personalized treatment regimen tailored to his or her needs.
The medical facility has implemented a strict quality management system that allows monitoring treatment success rates, patient satisfaction with medical services, compliance with hygiene and safety standards by medical staff, and other important processes in the clinic. Patients have open access to the reports of independent expert commissions on the quality of medical care at the clinic.
The concept of patient care at the Schoen Clinic Vogtareuth should be emphasized. This focuses on the importance of restoring health in the most comfortable and pleasant environment. The specialists are always humane and sensitive to the life situation of each patient. All the clinic's staff is very friendly and welcoming. The doctors are well aware that most patients are anxious and worried about the upcoming treatment, especially when it comes to surgery, so they provide support and detailed advice on all questions of interest.
The clinic prides itself on its high-tech equipment in the treatment rooms, operating rooms, and rehabilitation facilities. State-of-the-art equipment allows for effective yet sparing treatment. The high professionalism of the doctors at the Schoen Clinic Vogtareuth also deserves special attention: the specialists have an excellent command of all modern treatment methods in their areas of specialization and have a wealth of clinical experience, thanks to which they achieve the best treatment outcomes.
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Accommodation in hospital
Patients rooms
The patients of the Schoen Clinic Vogtareuth stay in comfortable single and double rooms. The clinic offers accommodation for a child in a room with one of the parents. The patient room furnishings include an automatically adjustable bed, a bedside table, a wardrobe, a table and chairs, a TV, and a telephone. The patient rooms also have Wi-Fi. Each patient room has an ensuite bathroom with a shower and a toilet. The rooms in the clinic's pediatric departments have well-equipped play areas for young patients, where they can enjoy a pleasant time and distract themselves from the therapeutic process.
Meals and Menus
The clinic offers three delicious and well-balanced meals a day: breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The menu always includes vegetarian dishes. If, for some reason, you do not eat all the foods, you will be offered an individual menu. Please inform the medical staff about your dietary preferences prior to treatment.
Further details
Standard rooms include:
Toilet
Shower
Wi-Fi
TV
Accompanying person
Your accompanying person may stay with you in your patient room or at the hotel of your choice during the inpatient program.
Hotel
You may stay at the hotel of your choice during the outpatient program. Our managers will support you for selecting the best option.