Your guide to recovery!
An accident, injury or other health problems can make it difficult to follow the recommended steps and understand your own healing process.
In order to help you specifically during this time, we have significantly expanded our sources of information. On our blog and YouTube channel we offer extensive explanations of various symptoms and illnesses and their treatment options. In addition, you will find a detailed description of the osteopathy process and frequently asked questions, which gives you a clear direction on your path to recovery!
EAP briefly explained
Extended outpatient physiotherapy (EAP) is an intensive, multidisciplinary treatment program that has been specifically designed for patients after accidents or with serious orthopedic conditions. As part of EAP, patients receive a combination of various therapeutic measures. These include physiotherapy, occupational therapy, medical training therapy and manual therapy, adapted to the patient's individual needs and goals.
What you as a patient should know about EAP!
Extended outpatient physiotherapy (EAP) is specifically aimed at patients who have suffered injuries or illnesses related to an occupational accident. These intensive, multidisciplinary rehabilitation programs are designed to provide comprehensive support to people after work-related accidents. EAP includes a combination of various therapeutic measures - including physiotherapy, occupational therapy and medical training therapy - that are individually tailored to the needs of each patient.
Our goal is to enable our patients to recover quickly and regain their ability to work. The treatment is carried out in close cooperation with the professional associations (BG), which cover the costs of the EAP if the treatment is necessary due to an accident at work.
For a successful EAP, a referral from the treating doctor and a declaration of reimbursement from the responsible professional association are required. We work closely with you to make the rehabilitation process as effective and smooth as possible, with the aim of returning you safely and successfully to your working life.
The prescription of extended outpatient physiotherapy (EAP) is indicated when it becomes apparent that conventional standard therapies are not sufficient for recovery. This specialized treatment may only be prescribed by a general practitioner (D-doctor) who is authorized by the German Social Accident Insurance (DGUV) and is included in their D-doctor list. Privately insured patients can use EAP using a private prescription.
The aim of EAP is to promote a rapid and effective recovery of physical functions in order to enable patients to return to work or everyday life. Compared to conventional outpatient physiotherapy, EAP is characterized by a higher level of intensity and close interdisciplinary cooperation within the treatment team. EAP is usually financed by accident insurance or pension insurance providers when appropriate indications exist.
Extended outpatient physiotherapy (EAP) proves to be particularly useful in the following situations:
In the case of complex or serious injuries: particularly after work or sports accidents, when multiple areas of the body are affected or require special, more intensive rehabilitation measures.
After surgical procedures: EAP supports the healing process after orthopedic operations, for example joint replacement or ligament reconstruction, to ensure optimal restoration of function.
In chronic pain conditions: When standard therapies do not produce significant improvement, EAP can help relieve pain and improve function through an intensive and multidisciplinary approach.
For a quick return to work: Especially in the case of work-related injuries, where rapid and effective rehabilitation is crucial to restore working ability and quality of life.
What you as a doctor should know about EAP!
EAP is particularly suitable for patients with acute and chronic musculoskeletal diseases as well as after accidents and operations. Typical indications are disc problems, cruciate ligament tears, shoulder injuries and fractures.
As a referral doctor, you can prescribe EAP as part of the occupational health insurance treatment procedures. The prescription is usually made after a comprehensive examination and diagnosis to ensure that EAP is the appropriate treatment method.
EAP combines various therapeutic approaches such as:
physical therapy
Occupational therapy
Sports therapy
Medical trainings therapy
Psychological support (if required)
The EAP enables more intensive and individualized care by an interdisciplinary team. This means that therapy goals can be achieved more quickly and patients' ability to work can be restored more quickly.
The duration of EAP varies depending on the severity of the injury and the individual progress of the patient. Typically, treatment lasts several weeks to months, with several sessions per week.
The EAP is billed through the accident insurance providers (professional associations). As the prescribing doctor, you must submit the relevant forms and documents to ensure that the costs are covered.
The prescriber remains in close contact with the interdisciplinary team throughout EAP treatment, monitoring the patient's progress and adjusting therapy plans as necessary.
The aim of the EAP
The aim of EAP is to promote a rapid and effective recovery of physical functions in order to enable patients to return to work or everyday life. Compared to conventional outpatient physiotherapy, EAP is characterized by a higher level of intensity and close interdisciplinary cooperation within the treatment team. EAP is usually financed by accident insurance or pension insurance providers when appropriate indications exist.
We support you!
We coordinate the approval and cost assumption by the professional association (BG) in close consultation with you.
Our reception team will coordinate your appointments efficiently to ensure your waiting time between treatments is minimized.
Our experts will ensure that your EAP treatment is a success.
Our concern is your long-term health. That is why we not only offer you the opportunity to train in our gym after your treatment and stay fit and healthy in the long term, but we have also prepared an exclusive offer especially for our patients.
Procedure & frequently asked questions
Our goal is to explain the entire procedure and your open questions in the following sections so that you are optimally informed and our team can concentrate on supporting you.
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Please contact us immediately. We have specific short-term appointments available for EAP patients, which we would be happy to make available to you.
We do not offer appointments on Saturdays as our practice is closed over the weekend. Our goal is to provide you with the best possible service during regular opening hours Monday to Friday.
For your comfort and a stress-free journey to our location, we have set up sufficient free parking spaces for our patients both directly in front of and behind our building. We attach great importance to ensuring that every visit to us is as pleasant as possible. That is why we ensure that our parking spaces are barrier-free and offer easy access to the main entrance and the elevators. This enables all patients, regardless of their mobility, to reach us easily and concentrate fully on their health.
Things to know before your treatment
We recommend sports clothing such as shorts or a T-shirt/top, as well as sports shoes that are suitable for the training area. It is important that you can move easily in the clothing.
The duration of EAP (Extended Outpatient Physiotherapy) treatment can vary depending on the individual needs of the patient and the severity of the injury or illness. EAP treatment is usually designed for an intensive period that can be between 2 and 6 weeks. During this time, therapy sessions take place several times a week to ensure optimal rehabilitation. However, it is important to note that the exact time frame depends on the recommendation of the treating doctor and the specific requirements of the rehabilitation plan. Close coordination with the treating specialists is therefore essential in order to optimize the individual course of therapy.
To make your visit with us as smooth and pleasant as possible, we would like to take a few preparatory steps with you. This includes checking that your prescription is correct, processing the co-payment, obtaining your consent to data protection, filling out our questionnaire and clarifying organizational questions. All of this is important to ensure that we can concentrate fully on your treatment.
In order to ensure a relaxed process without any time pressure for you and our entire team, we ask you to report to our reception around 10-15 minutes before your treatment appointment. This gives us the time we need to make all the necessary preparations in peace and quiet and then provide you with the best possible care.
We look forward to supporting you and thank you for your cooperation and understanding.
In general, it is important for your body and your health to drink enough water. To ensure the treatment is successful, we recommend that you pay particular attention to this before and after treatment. You should also avoid eating a heavy meal immediately before treatment, if this is possible for you.
Next steps after your treatment
You may experience slight discomfort or muscle soreness after your appointment. But don't worry, this is completely normal for a few days after the treatment. Your body is processing the therapy or training stimulus.
Your body needs to recover after treatment/workout. Drink plenty of water to help your pain area recover. The same goes for sleep . Try your best to get a good night's rest after your treatment.
After you have felt the beneficial effects of your treatment with us, we invite you to continue on this positive path. It is important to work actively on your health not only during but also after therapy. That is why we have put together a special offer for our patients, with which you can continue to work on your fitness and health in our fitness studio under professional supervision.
Take advantage of the opportunity to benefit from our expertise even outside of treatment times. Our qualified team is at your side to monitor your progress and support you in your quest for a healthy lifestyle. This is an excellent opportunity to reinforce the results of your therapy and maintain them in the long term.
Remember: your health is an investment, not an expense. Take advantage of our offer and continue on the positive path you have already taken. We look forward to accompanying and supporting you on this journey.
If you feel the positive changes in your body, do not hesitate to share your experience with your family and friends. We would also appreciate a "thank you", either personally or as a Google review! Your recommendations and recognition are of great value to us.
STAYING HEALTHY IN THE LONG TERM
In our therapeutic practice, we place the long-term health and well-being of our patients at the centre of our actions. Our aim goes beyond providing temporary relief; we strive to achieve sustainable improvement in your health. To support this, we have developed a special offer.
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As soon as I arrived at reception I felt at home. The reception is extremely friendly and courteous. You already have the feeling that you are in competent hands. This feeling is reinforced when you get to know the therapists and trainers.
Thanks to the entire König team, I have already made enormous progress and would not want to miss the time I spent there.
I would like to take this opportunity to thank all members of the team and hope I can continue to work with you for many years to come
Hilmar
I had a sports accident and was urgently looking for a physiotherapist. The König team was incredibly spontaneous in finding appointment slots for me. I went to various physiotherapists and they were all really friendly and competent. I promise you the best recovery in this facility!
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