Established in 1950, Kliniken Schmieder has been steadfast in its goal of providing neurological patients optimal treatment. Currently, we have a network of six cohesive clinics, which have earned global recognition as Centers of Excellence in Neurorehabilitation.
As pioneers in Neurological Rehabilitation, we have set new medical standards and utilize the latest therapeutic innovations in physiotherapy, occupational therapy, physical therapy, and recreational therapy, such as Lokohelp gait training, mirror therapy, CIMT, virtual reality, and new feedback-guided devices for the upper extremities (Pablo, Armeo). We provide comprehensive Neurological Rehabilitation through all stages of the neurological phase model (NRPI, NRPS, and NRPM), from managing acute neurological illnesses, such as epilepsy and encephalitis, to improving social competence in patients recovering from traumatic brain injury, treating swallowing disorders with speech therapy in those with Parkinson’s disease, and achieving independence in activities of daily living for stroke survivors. Annually we treat over 14,000 neurological patients in all stages of acute and rehabilitative recovery, with a range of severity from all over the world.
A fully personalized and specific neuro rehab treatment plan is developed for each patient. We strive to stabilize and improve vegetative functions, train motoric functions, treat speech and mental functions, and overcome the psychological results of the disease or accident. Our ultimate goal is to support our patients in achieving their goals.
The following are two of our well renowned clinics for International Patients:
My ongoing recovery from Long Covid is progressing favorably thanks to Kliniken Schmieder and their expertise in neuro-rehabilitation. I tested positive in April 2020, when the disease was still new, its course unclear, and no vaccine available. The road to recovery was challenging. While my symptoms were seemingly mild during the disease's course, I had more severe, long-standing consequences later, such as loss of taste and smell, concentration and memory issues, exhaustion, fine motor skill problems, and constant ringing in my ears. Making matters worse, I suffered an accident during quarantine that resulted in a broken lumbar vertebra. Due to repeated positive tests, I was confined to isolation and my surgery was delayed. The pain got so bad that I was admitted to the ICU for five days. The cognitive deficits and physical limitations I encountered meant I was still unable to work during the summer of 2021. As prescribed by my company doctor, I underwent a structured therapy program at the Kliniken Schmieder. An individually tailored program addressed my specific problems, including fine motor skills training, occupational therapy, arm coordination, and back training. I also underwent group therapy with other Long Covid patients. The program included mental training through yoga and meditation, relaxation exercises, and group respiratory therapy. Self-care to avoid pressurizing oneself was also emphasized. My general resilience and coordination improved significantly through small yet steady improvements. The feeling of fatigue subsided. Neuropsychological training enabled me to think in a more structured way. On the flip side, several limitations remain, such as the ability to calculate with numbers above ten or repeat short stories in my own words. My care team has also recommended refraining from driving for the time being. While it would require time and further therapy, I feel positive about making a full recovery with expert care and my family by my side. - Andreas Sossau's fight with Long Covid
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In 1997, the Lurija Institute for rehabilitation and health sciences was founded in a joint venture of Kliniken Schmieder and the University of Konstanz. Since then, numerous research projects on Neurological Rehabilitation have resulted from this cooperation. The annually awarded Schmieder-Foundation Award is additional incentive for young neurological scientists to excel in their field. Thus, our Lurija Institute generates important stimuli for research and thus develops new therapy strategies for our patients. In addition to working with the University of Konstanz, Kliniken Schmieder are involved in numerous research-cooperations with the Universities of Freiburg, Heidelberg, Tübingen, Mannheim, and Magdeburg.
