{"title":"Physiotherapy","image":"/images/kine-hero.jpg","content":"**Physiotherapy is a health profession and clinical science that uses movement to strengthen, maintain or restore a patient's functional abilities.** At the Pôle Equilibre & Santé practice in Bascharage, a team of qualified physiotherapists supports you with a medical prescription and CNS coverage.\n\n## What is physiotherapy?\n\nThe word comes from the Greek *kinêsis*, “movement”: physiotherapy is literally the therapy of human movement. The physiotherapist uses movement — or, conversely, corrects and limits it — using different techniques or supports, to restore an impaired body function.\n\nIn practical terms, a physiotherapist can, for example, help a patient regain the use of their hand after reconstructive surgery ([hand rehabilitation](/bascharage/competence/reeducation-de-la-main)), support adjustment to a new condition, or teach an amputee to walk with a prosthesis.\n\nOne of physiotherapy's main interventions is [manual therapy](/bascharage/competence/therapie-manuelle): mobilisation of tissues (muscles, tendons, subcutaneous tissues) using various manual techniques, including massage. The physiotherapist also uses physical modalities: heat, cold, [electrotherapy](/bascharage/equipement/electrotherapie), [ultrasound therapy](/bascharage/equipement/ultrasonotherapie), [shockwave therapy](/bascharage/equipement/onde-de-choc) or [cryotherapy](/bascharage/equipement/cryotherapie).\n\nThe discipline also includes [respiratory physiotherapy](/bascharage/competence/cardio-respiratoire) (for example for infants with bronchiolitis) and the application of elastic, flexible or rigid supports (strapping). It covers rehabilitation for almost every medical situation, alongside other rehabilitation professions: speech therapists, occupational therapists, neuropsychologists, psychomotor therapists and orthoptists.\n\n## What does a physiotherapist treat?\n\nAt the practice, our physiotherapists treat in particular:\n\n- Back and neck pain, and postural disorders\n- Post-operative and post-traumatic care: [orthopaedic rehabilitation](/bascharage/competence/reeducation-orthopedique)\n- Sports injuries: [sports physiotherapy](/bascharage/competence/kinesitherapie-du-sport)\n- Neurological disorders: [neurological rehabilitation](/bascharage/competence/reeducation-neurologique) and sensorimotor disorders\n- Dizziness and balance disorders: [vestibular rehabilitation](/bascharage/competence/reeducation-vestibulaire)\n- Incontinence and post-childbirth care: [pelvic-floor and sphincter rehabilitation](/bascharage/competence/reeducation-perineo-sphincterienne)\n- Oedema and post-surgical care: [lymphatic drainage](/bascharage/competence/drainage-lymphatique) and [pneumatic compression therapy](/bascharage/equipement/pressotherapie)\n- Jaw disorders: [maxillofacial rehabilitation](/bascharage/competence/reeducation-maxillo-faciale)\n- Children and infants: [paediatric rehabilitation](/bascharage/competence/reeducation-pediatrique)\n- Respiratory conditions: [respiratory rehabilitation](/bascharage/competence/cardio-respiratoire)\n\nFind the complete list on the [Skills](/bascharage/competences) page, and details of our equipment (shockwave therapy, isokinetics, cryotherapy, etc.) on the [Equipment](/bascharage/equipement) page.\n\n## Physiotherapists in Luxembourg: training and reimbursement\n\nPhysiotherapists have university-level scientific training, enabling them to use Luxembourg's official title of **masseur-kinésithérapeute**, recognised by the [Luxembourg Ministry of Health](https://sante.public.lu/fr.html). They work closely with doctors and other healthcare professionals.\n\nIn Luxembourg, physiotherapy sessions prescribed by a doctor are **covered by the [CNS (Caisse Nationale de Santé)](https://cns.public.lu/en/assure/remboursements/prestations-remboursees/prestations-paramedicales/kinesitherapeutes.html)**. The practical process (prescription, authorisation, fees) is detailed on our [Consultation](/bascharage/kinesitherapie/consultation-kine) page.\n\nPôle Equilibre & Santé physiotherapists undertake continuing education in Luxembourg and abroad to incorporate the latest developments — including modern **enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS)** protocols, where pre-operative preparation and early mobilisation are key elements in regaining independence. Meet [the practice's team of physiotherapists](/bascharage/kinesitherapeutes).\n\n## Frequently asked questions\n\n<details>\n<summary>Do I need a prescription to see a physiotherapist?</summary>\n\nYes. In Luxembourg, physiotherapy requires a medical prescription to be reimbursed by the [CNS](https://cns.public.lu/en/assure/remboursements/prestations-remboursees/prestations-paramedicales/kinesitherapeutes.html). See [Consultation](/bascharage/kinesitherapie/consultation-kine).\n\n</details>\n\n<details>\n<summary>How do I make an appointment?</summary>\n\nBook online via [Doctena](https://fr.doctena.lu/cabinet/Pole_Equilibre_Sante-281318) or by phone on +352 26 65 28 42. The practice is located at 20B Rue du Bois, 4912 Bascharage, with free parking nearby — see [Contact & access](/contact).\n\n</details>\n\n<details>\n<summary>Are sessions reimbursed?</summary>\n\nYes, prescribed sessions are eligible for reimbursement by the [CNS](https://cns.public.lu/en/assure/remboursements/prestations-remboursees/prestations-paramedicales/kinesitherapeutes.html) according to the current fee schedule.\n\n</details>\n\n<details>\n<summary>Do you offer home physiotherapy?</summary>\n\nYes, through our [Mon Kiné — home physiotherapy](/bascharage/domicile/kinesitherapie-domicile) service, for patients recovering or with reduced mobility, throughout Luxembourg.\n\n</details>\n\n<details>\n<summary>What is the difference between a physiotherapist and an osteopath?</summary>\n\nA physiotherapist provides rehabilitation on medical prescription (movement, strengthening, physiotherapy); an osteopath treats through manipulations with direct access. The practice offers both: see [Osteopathy](/bascharage/osteopathie/osteopathie-definition).\n\n</details>\n\n## Find out more\n\n- [Practice skills](/bascharage/competences) — all our rehabilitation specialties\n- [Our equipment](/bascharage/equipement) — a state-of-the-art rehabilitation facility\n- [The physiotherapy consultation](/bascharage/kinesitherapie/consultation-kine) — prescription, authorisation, process\n- [World Physiotherapy](https://world.physio/) — the profession's global federation\n- [CNS Luxembourg](https://cns.public.lu/en/assure/remboursements/prestations-remboursees/prestations-paramedicales/kinesitherapeutes.html) — physiotherapy reimbursement\n- [CNS — Physiotherapists](https://cns.public.lu/en/assure/remboursements/prestations-remboursees/prestations-paramedicales/kinesitherapeutes.html) — official reimbursement conditions\n- [Ministry of Health](https://sante.public.lu/en.html) — health professions in Luxembourg\n","seoTitle":"What is physiotherapy? | Bascharage PES","metaDescription":"Definition of physiotherapy, the physiotherapist’s role and how care works in Luxembourg at PES Bascharage."}