Sächsischer Heilbäderverband e. V.
Kirnitzschtal –Clinic Bad Schandau
The fully handicapped-accessible Kirnitzschtal clinic is situated in the heart of Saxon Switzerland. It was built in 1993 and renovated in 2002. The clinic was founded on the compound of an old Kneippspa resort. The historically relevant parts of the building were preserved and now combine the aura of 100-year old tradition with the offer of a modern rehab clinic.
Indications
- Further treatments after orthopaedic surgery
- Degenerative and rheumatic illnesses
- State after accidents
- Slipped disc illnesses and scoliosis
- Osteoporosis
- Morbus Bechterew
Short term treatments
Clinic for further treatment and rehab for orthopaedics, traumatology, rheumatology and osteoporosis
Types of cures
Further treatment after acute illnesses, in-patients treatments of chronic diseases, partly in-patient treatment, ambulatory baths, in-patient prevention, private package deal cures
Diagnostics
The individual and profound diagnosis is the basis for a successful treatment. The following apparative treatments are available at the Kirnitzschtal-Clinic: X-ray, sonography and Doppler-sonography, Osteodensitometry (full-body-bone density measuring with DPX-IQ), computer-aided isokinetic measuring and testing system (Cybex), resting, exercise and prolonged-ECG, spirometry, clinical laboratory, manual diagnostics, work and stress test, evaluation of the functional performance according to Isernhagen
The Falkenstein Clinic is our local partner institution. The clinic for internal medicine and cardiology is available to our patients on an advisory basis.
Falkenstein Clinic offers the following diagnostic measures:
Endoscopy (video-esophago-gastro-duodenoscopy, sigmoideoscopy, colonoscopy, proktoscopy); gastroenterological function diagnostics with H2-exhalation test, biofeedback test, transit measuring in the gastrointernal tract; pulsoszillography; sonographies of the abdomen, thyroid and soft tissue; spirometry; Schellong-Test; fully equipped clinical laboratory with trauma diagnostics and prolonged blood sugar test; x-rays and fluoroscopy; flow-directed catheter (flow-directed catheter of the right heart area); Doppler-echocardiography (TTE and TEE); FD-Duplex of the central and peripheral vessels as well as the abdominal vessels; prolonged blood pressure; spiroergometry, resting-, exercise- and prolonged ECG, ergooxytensiometry and lactate measuring; stress- ECG; telemetry; event recorder; auto-blood pressure measuring
Site-specific therapies
The Kirnitzschtal Clinic is open Mondays to Saturdays and on all holidays that are not on a Sunday. Each patient receives an individual treatment plan which is personalised to their needs. It will contain a balanced time frame with a selection of the following therapies:
Physiotherapy as single and group treatment; single and group treatment in the hydrotherapy; manual therapy according to Kaltenborn-Evjenth; proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF); sling table therapy; trigger zone treatment; gait exercise; respiratory therapy as single and group treatment; back exercise, therapeutic singing and dancing; concentrative relaxation therapy, Tai Chi
Classic massage; underwater massage; cupping massage; manual lymphatic drainage / lymphedema therapy; introduction to instrumental lymphatic drainage; connecting tissue, segmental, periost and colon massages; manipulative massage according to Terrier; hydro-jet; acupuncture massage according to Penzel; foot reflex zone massage according to H. Marquardt; Chinese foot reflex zone massage; centrifugal massage, migraine therapy; thermal therapy (thermal packs, ultra sonic); electrotherapy; cryotherapy (curd packs, ice, cold air); medical full and part baths, hydroelectrical full and part baths (Stanger-bath, 2- and 4-cell-baths); application according to Kneipp and Hauff; inhalation therapy, aroma massage, La-Stone-therapy
Sports therapy:
Sequence training; medical training therapy; muscle gain and coordination training; aquarobic; Nordic walking; indoor and outdoor exercise training; ergometer training; terrain training; therapeutical rock climbing; cardio-vascular training; therapeutic swimming
Ergotherapy
ADL-training, device consultation and-supply, joint protection training, sensibility training, brain function training, individual function training (shoulder, elbow, hand), stump treatment and prosthesis training, Bobath therapy, workplace counselling, occupational therapy (silk painting, glass painting, rattan cane breading, pottery and much more)
Psychotherapy
Performance- and personality diagnostics, individual and group sessions, autogenic training, muscular relaxation therapy, bio feedback techniques, anxiety therapy, coping strategies for pain and stress, non-smoking training, consultation for relatives, progressive muscle relaxation according to Jacobson (PMR)
Analgesic therapy
Chirotherapy, neural therapy, acupuncture, psychotherapy
Health education
Indication-related lectures, educational cooking (single consultation, group courses, training kitchen, buffet consulting), diabetes consultation according to the German Diabetes Society (DDG), preventive health information, educational videos, osteoporosis prevention, therapies for all illnesses of the metabolism
Medical therapy
Admission and final check-up, indication-related diagnostics, regular visits and hours, constant medical on-call service; organised emergency service; monitoring, check-up and optimisation of medication, manual therapy, neural therapy, acupuncture
Other therapies
Osteopathy
Capacity and equipment
During their stay at the Kirnitzschtal Clinic patients reside in a single room or in a double room with their partner with shower/WC, cable TV, telephone, partly with balcony and open view onto the spa gardens or the nearby forest. 170 of the 210 beds are functional hospital beds, which are reserved for further treatment-patients and handicapped patients. A fully handicapped-friendly room with a wheelchair-accessible shower is available on demand.
The clinic also provides all relevant therapy types. This includes amongst others 2 swimming pools, medical training therapy, and various aerobic rooms. The service also includes a cafeteria, reading room, TV and lecture room, hairdressers, cosmetics, foot care, a crafts room as well as dry cleaners
Location
Bad Schandau is situated at the estuary of the river Kirnitzsch into the Elbe, in the middle of the nature reserve “Saxon Switzerland”. It is the oldest tourist destination in the region. The town has a lot to offer: marvellous scenery of original beauty, bizarre rock backdrops on table mountains, large loess plains, romantic valleys, broad forests with well-accessible hiking trails and the Tuscany Thermae with its Liquid Sound® concept.
Visitors will find tranquillity and relaxation romantic facilities in the newly designed spa gardens, situated between Kirnitzschtal Clinic and the town centre.
The magnificent Elbe promenade with a fantastic view on the rocks of the “Schrammsteinkette” creates a harmony with the medieval town centre that is worth seeing. The Kirnitzschtal Clinic, which was built in 1993 and refurbished handicapped-friendly in 2003, is only 500 m away from the historical town centre, which is accessible via walking trails. The clinic was built on the compound of the former Kneipp spa resort. The historically relevant parts of the building were preserved and now combine the aura of 100-year old tradition with the offer of a modern rehab clinic.
Medical administration
Chief of medicine Dr. med. G. K. Kreitz, specialised physician for orthopaedics, special orthopaedic surgery, rehabilitation facilities, sports medicine, chirotherapy, social medicine, physical therapy
Other
Special programs for self-payers and private persons, private orthopaedic ambulance station, internal and cardiological advisory treatment, own kitchen with fresh regional products
Recreation, culture, events, sports
Lectures, films, creative design therapy, musical performances, active recreational programs (sports and games), outings, guided hikes, free swimming and sauna
Health education as part of lectures held by physicians, educational cooking, nutrition consultation, workshops
Arrival
Bad Schandau is easy to reach via bus or train. Journey via train recommended: EC and S-Bahn-connection in Bad Schandau, Collection with the clinic bus from the station
By car from Dresden via theA17 or the B172 towards Pirna, from Pirna further on to the B172 towards Bad Schandau , passing through Bad Schandau, then towards Kirnitzschtal
Contact
Kirnitzschtal-Klinik
Kirnitzschtalstr. 6, 01814 Bad Schandau
Tel.: 035022 47-0,
Fax: 035022 43359
http://www.kirnitzschtal-klinik.de
info@kirnitzschtal-klinik.de
Information on location
Service
Admission of accompanying persons, collection service, Protestant and Catholic counselling on-site
