VAMED Rehabilitation Clinic Bad Berleburg

The VAMED Rehabilitation Clinic Bad Berleburg combines the former buildings of the Baumrain Clinic, Odeborn Clinic, and Rothaar Clinic. The oldest building was used by visitors to the resort and bathing about 60 years ago. More than 4,200 patients visit the clinic annually. Treatment takes place in "Haus Odeborn" and "Haus Rothaar". The wards are designed for single and double rooms and have 530 seats. In addition, spacious corridors, living rooms, and numerous elevators facilitate access to therapy areas and dining rooms. For its contribution to the development of quality medicine, the clinic received the DEGEMED certificate of the German Medical Rehabilitation Society and is one of the best rehabilitation centers in Germany, according to Focus magazine in 2022 and many before. The multidisciplinary team provides a wide range of diagnostic services in the form of EEG, EMG/ENG, neuro tests, perimetry, X-ray, spiral CT, dopplerography, CW and duplex sonography, transcranial dopplerography, EKG, ultrasound of the abdominal cavity, echocardiography, endoscopic diagnosis of swallowing and sleep apnea screening. After a detailed study of the body's disorders, doctors develop a detailed course of treatment. Applying classical treatment methods and introducing innovative technological possibilities are the strengths of the VAMED Rehabilitation Center in Bad Berleburg.  For example, the Lokomat robot uses a treadmill and an exoskeleton that is worn on the legs and allows for improvement and development of the gait.  The unique technique allowed the achievement of significant patient results thanks to detailed analysis of progress and modification of exercises by needs. A speech therapy service is also available for patients with a neurological speech disorder, dysarthria, voice disorder, and dysphagia. Fiberoptic endoscopic evaluation (FEES) is used to assess the degree of dysphagia by inserting a thin, flexible instrument through the nose with a view of the throat.  Particular UV therapy (UVA, SUP, 311n, PUVA) can reduce atopic dermatitis/neurodermatitis or psoriasis manifestations.  In addition, craniosacral and fascial therapy, acupressure, electrotherapy, and foot reflexology are used to reduce pain, relieve local tension, and increase the range of motion in the affected areas. Occupational therapy includes Perfetti and the Bobat method, manual therapy, and PNF, which increase the patient's independence in all daily life. Dietary counseling, in addition to the classic option, includes cooking according to new recipes and is available in 3 directions - orthopedics, neurology, and patients with eating disorders. Prevention of diseases, improvement of personal life situation, preservation of working capacity, and prevention of the constant need for care are at the center of attention. Therefore, doctors offer rehabilitation for orthopedics, neurology (polyneuritis, Guillain-Barre syndrome, polyneuropathy, spastic spinal palsy and other diseases of the central and peripheral nervous system and others), psychosomatics, psychotherapy, and psychiatric rehabilitation (schizophrenic psychoses, bipolar disorders, depression, anxiety disorders, panic attacks, phobias, schizoaffective disorders), as well as hearing disorders, tinnitus, and dizziness.