No waiting lists
You'll almost always get an appointment within 48 hours.
The small practice in the Sandmatte.
Englisch-Gruss-Strasse 32, 3902 Glis
We trained back in the last century – but we keep right up with the latest developments.
Marielle Tschopp & Roger Hilfiker
Good to have you here.
In our small practice in the Sandmatte on Englisch-Gruss-Strasse 32 we take time for you – with therapy based on current research. Have a look around, or book an appointment right away.
Why us
Two reasons to choose us.
Backed by science
We keep learning and treat according to current research.
Small
One woman, one man.
We have built our expertise through plenty of experience, ongoing training and by studying a great deal of research.
Other practices offer more equipment; here, at least, you won't get lost.
Services
A selection of our programmes.
Internationally tested, evidence-based therapies – tailored to you. Hover or tap a card to learn more.
Osteoarthritis
GLA:D® – Living well with osteoarthritis
A structured programme for knee and hip osteoarthritis and back pain.
Read more →Osteoporosis
Back pain
Dizziness & balance
Vestibular & balance training
Vestibular therapy and perturbation training for fall prevention.
Read more →Neck pain
Strength in later life
Manual therapy
Manual therapy
Gentle hands-on techniques to improve mobility – and we show you how to maintain it yourself.
Read more →Home visits
Treatment in your home
If you can't leave your home, we treat you there – in Glis, Brig or Naters, with a 'home treatment' note from your doctor.
Read more →Hip pain
Hip pain
Whether impingement, osteoarthritis or tendinopathy: targeted exercise therapy, with manual therapy if needed, following current international guidelines.
Read more →Training advice
Training advice & coaching
From a single consultation to personal coaching – for strength, endurance and healthy, effective training.
Read more →Shoulder pain
Shoulder pain
For most shoulder problems, experts recommend active therapy, with manual therapy if needed – individual and evidence-based.
Read more →Massage
Massage
Used purposefully between mobilisation and exercises – or as a wellness massage on request.
Read more →Fall risk
Assess your fall risk
One in four people over 65 falls each year. We help identify your risk and address its causes.
Read more →Fall prevention
Fall prevention
Balance and strength training, challenging and tailored – as individual therapy, plus tips for your home.
Read more →Fall prevention (group)
Fall prevention in a group
In a group of up to five – individually adapted and motivating. With a prescription or self-paid (CHF 25, 10-pass CHF 200).
Read more →Tendon problems
Tendon problems (tendinopathy)
Tendons need the right balance of load and recovery. We tailor therapy to your situation based on current research.
Read more →Fit in 12
Fit in 12 weeks
Three packages (bronze/silver/gold) with goal setting, performance tests and a training plan – plus joint training sessions.
Read more →Power training
Power training in later life
In later life, fast and powerful muscles matter most – for example to catch yourself when stumbling. That's exactly what we train, expertly guided.
Read more →Weight training
Weight training in later life
No fear of weights: built up slowly and supervised, you train strength, movement control and balance in little time.
Read more →Lymphatic drainage
Lymphatic drainage & bandaging
For swelling of the arms or legs, e.g. after cancer: manual lymphatic drainage and bandaging on prescription.
Read more →Group training
Group training
Strength and agility in a group of up to five – individually adapted and motivating.
Read more →At the Olympica
Physiotherapy at the Olympica
In addition to the practice, we treat at the Olympica in Glis – with machine and free-weight strength training.
Read more →Ankle & foot
Ankle & foot
Whether a twist, osteoarthritis or instability: active exercise therapy, with manual therapy and taping if needed, for a mobile yet stable joint.
Read more →After a sprain
After an ankle sprain
After a sprain, treatment often stops too soon – which can become chronic. We care for your ankle and foot until they are mobile and stable.
Read more →Data analysis
Data analysis & statistics
Support for scientific work: data analysis, presenting results and data visualisation. A first conversation is free.
Read more →Performance tests
Performance tests & training design
Lactate, force–velocity and balance tests plus help with training design – with health at the centre.
Read more →More activity
Meeting the activity guidelines
The WHO recommends plenty of activity, especially in later life. We help you make it happen – with a programme or by training together.
Read more →Multiple sclerosis
Physiotherapy for multiple sclerosis
Tailored exercises for mobility, strength and balance – with personal, continuous support.
Read more →Parkinson's
Physiotherapy for Parkinson's
For Parkinson's, targeted movement therapy helps maintain mobility, balance and safe walking and prevent falls – based on current research.
Read more →Exercise & cancer
Exercise during and after cancer
Before, during and after treatment: exercise reduces fatigue and improves fitness and quality of life – suitable and enjoyable.
Read more →Tai Chi
Tai Chi for osteoarthritis
Not keen on physiotherapy but want to do something about your osteoarthritis? We point you to a free Tai Chi video course shown to work in studies.
Read more →Research
Research
Alongside the practice we do our own research: we summarise studies, run our own projects and train future researchers.
Read more →
Appointments
Opening hours
Appointments outside these times are possible on request.
Book appointments online or by phone: 079 662 47 24
Marielle Tschopp
- Monday 09:00–12:00
- Tuesday Closed
- Wednesday 09:00–12:00
- Thursday Closed
- Friday Closed
Appointments on request, also outside opening hours: 079 688 34 90
Roger Hilfiker
- Monday 07:00–12:00 13:00–19:00
- Tuesday Closed
- Wednesday 07:00–12:00 13:00–19:00
- Thursday 07:00–12:00 13:00–18:30
- Friday 07:00–12:00 13:00–18:00
Games
Fancy a short break?
Little games for a quick break. And then: stand up, stretch, take a few steps 😉
Catch the logo
The logo darts across the whole page – click it as often as you can (45 s).
Myth or Fact?
Test your knowledge about movement and physiotherapy.
PlayLogo Pong
Two-player Pong – the ball is the logo. Controls: D/F and J/K.
Federkraft
The tendon as an energy store – hit the jump rhythm. With a training lab and physio knowledge.
PlayText Neck
Myth-buster in 6 rounds: does the phone really wreck your neck? Guess first, then see the evidence.
PlayReaction Lab
How fast do you react? Reaction time, Stroop & more – plus the sensory cockpit behind balance.
PlayUnderstanding osteoarthritis
Load in the green zone: steer a knee joint over 4 weeks – movement feeds it, rest starves it, overload harms it.
PlaySarcopenia facts
Muscle knowledge quiz: 13 facts about muscle loss and sarcopenia – and what really helps.
PlayLactate shuttle
Training lab: lactate is fuel, not waste. Shift the lactate curve and watch mitochondria burn it.
PlayRückenwerk
A decision game: steer a back over twelve weeks. Movement, fear and rest decide whether pain becomes lasting – with warning signs.
PlayThe Massage Lab
Place twelve statements about massage on the evidence scale – from well supported to refuted. At the end you see in which direction you tend to be wrong.
Play
Contact
Contact & directions
Address
Physiotherapie Tschopp & Hilfiker
Englisch-Gruss-Strasse 32, Haus Euklid
3902 Glis
tschopphilfiker@physio.praxismail.ch
roger.hilfiker@physio-hin.ch
Marielle.tschopp@physio-hin.ch
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Getting here
By bus: line 2 (Holzji stop) and line 3 (Biela stop) stop right in front of the Englisch-Gruss retirement home – only about 30 metres from the practice.
Parking: opposite the Ritz hotel management school or at Aldi (both free for one hour).
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