{"title":"Thomas Silvestrini, Physiotherapist","image":"/images/team/thomas-silvestrini.webp","content":"**Thomas Silvestrini is a physiotherapist at the Pôle Equilibre & Santé practice in Bascharage. Trained in Belgium, Luxembourg and France within hospital structures and elite sports centres, he puts his musculoskeletal specialisation, experience in hand rehabilitation, jaw rehabilitation and sports traumatology at the service of every patient — from injured athletes to people wishing to regain everyday mobility.**\n\n## What is his background?\n\nThomas Silvestrini graduated in April 2021 after an international **Bachelor's programme followed by a specialist Master's in musculoskeletal physiotherapy** at [LUNEX University](https://www.lunex.lu/). His training covers all areas of the discipline: general, musculoskeletal and neurological anatomy, physiology, biochemistry, biomechanics, sports, medical and surgical conditions, respiratory, cardiac and vascular physiotherapy, geriatrics and nutrition, complemented by strong practical training in massage, lymphatic drainage, mobilisation, neurological, orthopaedic and sports rehabilitation and palpatory anatomy.\n\nFor his **Master's, obtained in April 2023**, he deepened advanced therapeutic approaches in musculoskeletal, cardio-respiratory, neurological and paediatric care, and learned to critically assess scientific publications to integrate them into his practice. He defended a research dissertation on “The effectiveness of manual therapy for the treatment of cervical radiculopathy: a systematic review of randomised controlled trials”.\n\n## Rich clinical experience, from hospital to elite sport\n\nThomas's clinical training took place in hospital, clinic, rehabilitation centre and private-practice settings, enabling him today to tailor his care to every profile:\n\n- **Cardiac and post-operative rehabilitation** — at [INCCI](https://www.incci.lu/) (Institut National de Chirurgie Cardiaque et de Cardiologie Interventionnelle) in Luxembourg\n- **Neurological conditions** (stroke, MS, tetraplegia…) — in the neurosurgical, stroke-unit and oncology units of the [Centre Hospitalier de Luxembourg (CHL)](https://www.chl.lu/)\n- **Orthopaedics, neurology, pulmonology and geriatrics** — at Clinique Edmond-Jacques in Virton (Belgium), where he also learned back-school techniques\n- **Elite sports traumatology** (basketball, football…) — at the ISOS sports institute of [Polyclinique Les Bleuets](https://www.courlancy-sante.com/cliniques/les-bleuets/) in Reims (France), alongside sports physicians, where he discovered isokinetics and tecar therapy\n- **Sports and hand rehabilitation unit** — at [Clinique de l'Union](https://clinique-union-toulouse.ramsaysante.fr/) in Toulouse (France), in a 300 m² rehabilitation facility dedicated to proprioception, strengthening and movement retraining, where he learned to make bespoke orthoses and refined his shoulder and maxillofacial care\n\nHe complements this background at the practice, developing his skills in hand traumatology, paediatric cardio-respiratory care, [manual therapy](/bascharage/competence/therapie-manuelle) and [vestibular rehabilitation](/bascharage/competence/reeducation-vestibulaire).\n\n## A practitioner who continues to train\n\nBecause physiotherapy evolves quickly, Thomas Silvestrini regularly develops his practice:\n\n- **[Hand rehabilitation](/bascharage/competence/reeducation-de-la-main)** — Anne Guilleux (formerly worked at [SOS Main Luxembourg](https://www.hopitauxschuman.lu/fr/specialites-maladies-traitements/chirurgie-membre-superieur-epaule-coude-et-main/)), October / November 2026\n- **[Maxillofacial rehabilitation: from assessment to autonomy](https://physio-learning.com/courses/reeducation-maxillo-faciale-du-bilan-a-lautonomisation/)** — Quentin Hindelang ([Physio Learning](https://physio-learning.com/)), May 2026\n- **[Hand rehabilitation](/bascharage/competence/reeducation-de-la-main)** — [ULB](https://www.ulb.be/fr/programme/fc-522) Brussels, December / February 2026\n- **University Diploma in Isokinetics**, High Honours — [Université de Lille](https://www.univ-lille.fr/), 2023-2024: the reference for objectively assessing muscle strength and securing return to sport\n- **[Maxillofacial rehabilitation](/bascharage/competence/reeducation-maxillo-faciale)** — Thierry Gouzland, 2024\n- **Advanced [hand](/bascharage/competence/reeducation-de-la-main) and wrist rehabilitation** — e-learning (2022), then in-person training (2024): assessing and automating patient recovery\n- **[Lymphatic drainage](/bascharage/competence/drainage-lymphatique)** — Jean-Pierre Belgrado, 2021\n- **Traumatic foot** — Centre du mouvement, Olivier Pireaux, 2021\n- **Kinesio taping and strapping** — Centre du mouvement, Jonathan Barthélémy, 2021\n- **Respiratory pathologies in children** — [P2R Formation](https://www.p2r-formation.fr/formation-bronchiolite/) (bronchiolitis, pneumopathies, asthma, cystic fibrosis)\n- **“Innovations for training and recovery”** (Vibra3.0 and BAIOBIT), 2022\n\n## How can he help you?\n\nWhether you are recovering from a sports injury, rehabilitating a hand after surgery or seeking to regain your balance, Thomas Silvestrini builds a personalised programme with you: [orthopaedic rehabilitation](/bascharage/competence/reeducation-orthopedique), [sports physiotherapy](/bascharage/competence/kinesitherapie-du-sport), [hand rehabilitation](/bascharage/competence/reeducation-de-la-main), [maxillofacial rehabilitation](/bascharage/competence/reeducation-maxillo-faciale) and active work in our [rehabilitation facilities](/bascharage/equipement), including [isokinetics](/bascharage/equipement/isocinetisme).\n\n## Specialist in hand and wrist rehabilitation\n\nAlong with [Lise-Anne Parent](/bascharage/kinesitherapeute/lise-anne-parent), Thomas is one of our two specialists in [hand](/bascharage/competence/reeducation-de-la-main) and wrist rehabilitation at the practice. Find this expertise on our dedicated sites: [kine-main.lu](https://kine-main.lu/) and [kine-poignet.lu](https://kine-poignet.lu/).\n\n## Practice lead for maxillofacial rehabilitation\n\nThomas is the practice lead for [maxillofacial rehabilitation](/bascharage/competence/reeducation-maxillo-faciale). Find this expertise on our dedicated site: [kine-machoire.lu](https://kine-machoire.lu/).\n\n## Frequently asked questions\n\n<details>\n<summary>How do I make an appointment with Thomas Silvestrini?</summary>\n\nIn just a few clicks through [Doctena](https://fr.doctena.lu/cabinet/Pole_Equilibre_Sante-281318) or by phone on +352 26 65 28 42. The practice is at 20B Rue du Bois, 4912 Bascharage, with free parking nearby — see [Contact & access](/contact).\n\n</details>\n\n<details>\n<summary>Do I need a prescription?</summary>\n\nYes, physiotherapy must be prescribed by a doctor to qualify for CNS reimbursement — and the practice will handle the administrative formalities for you. Everything is explained on the [Consultation](/bascharage/kinesitherapie/consultation-kine) page.\n\n</details>\n\n<details>\n<summary>Do I have to choose a particular physiotherapist?</summary>\n\nNo. You may request a specific practitioner or let the practice guide you according to your condition and availability — the whole team works in coordination, in your interest.\n\n</details>\n\n## Find out more\n\n- [Maxillofacial rehabilitation](/bascharage/competence/reeducation-maxillo-faciale) — jaw and temporomandibular joint\n- [Physiotherapy — definition](/bascharage/kinesitherapie/kinesitherapie-definition)\n- [Consultation](/bascharage/kinesitherapie/consultation-kine) — prescription, reimbursement, process\n- [The full physiotherapy team](/bascharage/kinesitherapeutes)\n","seoTitle":"Thomas Silvestrini, Physiotherapist","metaDescription":"Care at Pôle Équilibre & Santé in Bascharage, Luxembourg. Book physiotherapy or osteopathy with our team. 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