Oncological training and exercise therapy OTT®
What is the OTT®?
Oncological training and exercise therapy is a personalized training and exercise therapy for cancer patients before, during and after medical treatment. It was developed at the Center for Integrated Oncology (CIO) at Cologne University Hospital in collaboration with the German Sports School and has been in existence since 2012. Oncological training and exercise therapy may only be offered by certified sports and physiotherapists and sports scientists under the name OTT®.
The modular concept is directly tailored to the type of cancer, the treatment path and the side effects. The positive effects of exercise therapy for oncology patients have been proven by more than 700 top-quality scientific studies. Exercise therapy is strictly evidence-based and is continuously updated according to the latest scientific findings.
Advantages for oncology patients
- Suitable for patients of all cancer types, ages and fitness levels
- Detailed medical history interview and individual adaptation of the training to the type of cancer, side effects, fitness level and goals of the patient
- Improved quality of life and a stronger mental state
- Continuous improvement of therapy through close links to research at the CIO at the University of Cologne
What does OTT® training look like at our facility?
The initial anamnesis consultation is conducted with our experienced and specially qualified OTT® therapist. An individual training therapy plan with strength, endurance and coordination exercises is drawn up together with you. Existing training equipment (including strength machines, ergometers, cross-trainers) will be incorporated into the training therapy plan.
The aim is to carry out regular training sessions at least once or twice a week over a period of three to nine months. Adjustments to the training program and interim diagnoses are made on an ongoing basis. After successful completion of the training plan, a continuation of the training at the ZIO Winterthur, ZIO Zurich or at home is discussed.
How much does oncology training and exercise therapy at the ZIO Winterthur or Zurich cost?
For patients of the Center for Integrative Oncology (ZIO AG), oncological training and exercise therapy is covered by basic health insurance after deduction of the co-payment. Please contact the ZIO Winterthur or ZIO Zurich directly for more information.
How can I arrange a consultation?
Would you like to find out how you can integrate exercise into your everyday life during cancer treatment? Our oncology training and exercise therapist will be happy to help and guide you.
Exercise therapy can take place at the ZIO Winterthur, ZIO Zurich on site in a separate therapy room before or after your therapy.
Appointments are made via the ZIO Winterthur or ZIO Zurich reception.
ZIO Winterthur
Phone: +41 52 224 48 80
Mail: mpa.winterthur@zio.ch
ZIO Zurich
Phone: +41 44 448 30 00
Mail: mpa.zuerich@zio.ch
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Your contacts for the OTT®
Moritz J. Rose
Certified physiotherapist
Certified OTT therapist
Manual therapy certificate
Dr. med. Dirk Scharr
Specialist in hematology and oncology
Specialist in internal medicine
Dr. med. univ. Ulrich Schneeberger
Senior physician, FMH General practitioner, Oncology Training Therapy (OTT)
Physiotherapeutic treatment offer in oncology
- Respiratory therapy
- Lymphological physiotherapy with or without bandages
- General exercise therapy
- Craniosacral therapy
- Bowen (fascia technique)
- Giger/ergometer (exercise equipment to activate)
- Physiotherapeutic advice and support
- Relaxation therapy
Physiotherapy in oncology can be prescribed for the following symptoms
- Breathing difficulties
- Lymphoedema/water retention
- Pain/tension in the musculoskeletal system
- General weaknesses/weak fitness/reduced stamina
- Depression/lack of drive e.g. fatigue syndrome
- Scars after radiation
- Nervousness