{"id":3365,"date":"2025-12-16T15:51:58","date_gmt":"2025-12-16T14:51:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.aspug.ch\/je-suis-physio\/"},"modified":"2026-07-24T09:14:45","modified_gmt":"2026-07-24T07:14:45","slug":"je-suis-physio","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.aspug.ch\/en\/je-suis-physio\/","title":{"rendered":"I am a physiotherapist"},"content":{"rendered":"<section class=\"hero gutenberg-block  public-inner  has-menu-content\" id=\"block_fbeff0d60b228da41e31c6bcceb9ca5f\">\n            <div class=\"hero__bg\">\n        <img fetchpriority=\"high\"\n        class=\"js-parallax-hero\"\n        src=\"https:\/\/www.aspug.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/f30b6a4945102f1f29869f568eb4001265e5db7f.jpg\"\n        width=\"2448\"\n        height=\"1632\"\n        alt=\"Hero Image\"\n        loading=\"eager\"\n        decoding=\"async\">\n      <\/div>\n        \n  <div class=\"sk-container\">\n    <div class=\"hero__content \">\n      <div class=\"hero__wrap\">\n        <div class=\"hero__text\" data-rise-up data-delay=\"0.3\">\n                      <p>Swiss Association<br \/>\nof Physiotherapists<br \/>\nspecialised in Urogynaecology<br \/>\n&amp; Pelvic Floor Therapy<\/p>\n\n                  <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n      \n          <\/div>\n          <div class=\"hero__acc\" data-rise-up data-delay=\"0.3\">\n        <button type=\"button\" class=\"hero__acc-btn\">How can we assist you ?\n          <svg width=\"10\" height=\"10\" viewBox=\"0 0 10 10\" fill=\"none\">\n            <path d=\"M9.75301 4.39295L9.12766 3.76663C8.96826 3.60698 8.7528 3.51751 8.52685 3.51926C8.30087 3.51926 8.08541 3.61049 7.92778 3.7719L6.26013 5.46489L6.26013 0.847371C6.26013 0.380681 5.88001 -1.8009e-07 5.41407 -2.00457e-07L4.58724 -2.36599e-07C4.36302 -2.464e-07 4.14756 0.0894746 3.98992 0.249128C3.83052 0.407023 3.74118 0.622817 3.74118 0.847367L3.74118 5.49646L2.04201 3.79466C1.88435 3.63501 1.66889 3.54554 1.44469 3.54554C1.22048 3.54554 1.00501 3.63501 0.845622 3.79466L0.248303 4.3929C-0.0827686 4.72449 -0.0827687 5.25959 0.248303 5.59118L4.40159 9.75087L4.40159 9.75263C4.561 9.91053 4.77646 10 5.00066 10C5.22486 10 5.44033 9.91053 5.59972 9.75263L9.75301 5.59293L9.75301 5.59118C9.91241 5.43328 10 5.21749 10 4.99294C10 4.76662 9.91242 4.55258 9.75301 4.39295Z\" fill=\"currentColor\"\/>\n          <\/svg>\n        <\/button>\n        <div class=\"hero__acc-content\">\n          <div style=\"overflow:hidden;\">\n            <nav id=\"nav-hero-acc\" class=\"hero__acc-nav\" role=\"navigation\">\n                              <ul class=\"menu-list\">\n                                                        <li class=\"menu-item\">\n                      <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aspug.ch\/en\/je-suis-patient-e\/\" class=\"menu-item-link\" target=\"_self\">I am a patient<\/a>\n                    <\/li>\n                                                        <li class=\"menu-item\">\n                      <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aspug.ch\/en\/je-suis-medecin\/\" class=\"menu-item-link\" target=\"_self\">I am a physician<\/a>\n                    <\/li>\n                                                        <li class=\"menu-item\">\n                      <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aspug.ch\/en\/je-suis-physio\/\" class=\"menu-item-link\" target=\"_self\">I am a physiotherapist<\/a>\n                    <\/li>\n                                  <\/ul>\n                          <\/nav>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<section class=\"content-with-image gutenberg-block  sk-container sk-container--md\" id=\"block_96b61fefe101cfb287ac481dc2a17952\">\n  <div class=\"content-with-image__wrap\" data-rise-up>\n          <h2 class=\"content-with-image__title\">I am a physiotherapist<\/h2>\n        <div class=\"content-with-image__columns\">\n              <div class=\"content-with-image__text\">\n          <p>If you would like to expand your expertise in this rewarding field, joining <strong>ASPUG-PP<\/strong> is an excellent opportunity.<\/p>\n<p>Our association is recognised as a mark of quality. Its members have completed certified theoretical and practical training in uro-gynaecological and pelvic floor physiotherapy.<\/p>\n<p>Our directory of physiotherapists is regularly consulted by healthcare professionals and patients looking for a specialised physiotherapist. Join us today!<\/p>\n<p>You can also search for a colleague by area of expertise, location, or contact details.<\/p>\n\n        <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"content-with-image__media content-with-image__lottie-wrap\" data-lottie-wrap>\n          <div id=\"lottie-anim\" class=\"content-with-image__lottie ASPUG_Personnae_Physio\" data-lottie-onscroll data-lottie-hover data-lottie=https:\/\/www.aspug.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/ASPUG_Personnae_Physio-2.json><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n      <div class=\"buttons-group\" data-rise-list>\n                                                <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aspug.ch\/members\/\" class=\"sk-btn sk-btn--primary sk-btn--deep-blue\" target=\"_self\"\n    \n     title=\"Trouver un coll\u00e8gue physioth\u00e9rapeute\"  data-rise-item>\n\n          <span class=\"title-wrap\">\n      Trouver un coll\u00e8gue physioth\u00e9rapeute\n      <\/span>\n        \n    \n      <\/a>\n\n                                                              <a href=\"#modal-login\" class=\"sk-btn sk-btn--secondary sk-btn--purple\" target=\"_self\"\n    \n     title=\"Connexion \u00e0 l\u2019espace membre\"  data-rise-item>\n\n          <span class=\"title-wrap\">\n      Connexion \u00e0 l\u2019espace membre\n      <\/span>\n        \n    \n      <\/a>\n\n                    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<section class=\"content-section gutenberg-block  section-top-space\" id=\"block_e8ebbd8dad2d7ee8683eaf92f37c0b74\">\n  <div class=\"sk-container sk-container--sm\" data-rise-up>\n    <h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">I Am Specialised in Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy<\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Becoming a member of <strong>ASPUG-PP<\/strong> offers many benefits:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Personal member area:<\/strong> easily update your professional information and add your areas of expertise.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Public interactive directory:<\/strong> visibility on the ASPUG-PP directory of specialised physiotherapists, regularly consulted by physicians and patients.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Reduced registration fees<\/strong> for training courses organised by ASPUG-PP.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Access to specialised resources:<\/strong> Cochrane reviews, patient leaflets, clinical documents, and other practical tools for your clinical practice and your patients.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Access to a professional FAQ:<\/strong> providing quick answers to frequently asked clinical and admin questions.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Professional network:<\/strong> opportunities to connect with other specialists, share experience, discuss clinical cases, participate in quality circles, and join cantonal subgroups.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Access to validated questionnaires:<\/strong> the use of standardised assessment tools allows objective evaluation of symptoms and their impact on quality of life. These questionnaires support evidence-based practice (EBP), facilitate patient follow-up, and promote interprofessional communication.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n      <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<section class=\"content-section gutenberg-block  section-top-space\" id=\"block_d0c044976abf1ab2b823c4ccf115e7e0\">\n  <div class=\"sk-container sk-container--sm\" data-rise-up>\n    <h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">I Would Like to Become a Member<\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>According to our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aspug.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Statuts_2026_Vdef.pdf\">Articles of Association<\/a>, the membership requirements for <strong>ASPUG-PP<\/strong> are as follows:<\/p>\n<ul data-spread=\"false\">\n<li>Hold a degree in physiotherapy (or a qualification recognised by the Swiss Red Cross).<\/li>\n<li>Have completed, and be able to provide proof of, <strong>4 days of in-person training<\/strong>, including a practical component, in <strong>Women&#8217;s Urogynaecological Physiotherapy (UGF)<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Have completed, and be able to provide proof of, <strong>at least 2 days of in-person training<\/strong>, including a practical component, in <strong>Anorectal Rehabilitation (AR)<\/strong>. This additional training may be completed within <strong>two years<\/strong> of joining the association.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Membership applications must be accompanied by the following supporting documents:<\/p>\n<ul data-spread=\"false\">\n<li>A copy of your physiotherapy degree (or Swiss Red Cross recognition)<\/li>\n<li>Certificate(s) of specialisation in pelvic floor physiotherapy<\/li>\n<li>Proof of completion of the practical training component<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>These documents should be submitted using the membership application form.<\/p>\n<p>Each application is reviewed internally.<\/p>\n<p>Once your membership has been approved, an invoice will be sent by email. The annual membership fee is <strong>CHF 120<\/strong> per calendar year, plus <strong>CHF 20<\/strong> for each additional practice address if you wish to list more than one address.<\/p>\n<p>Once payment has been received, you will be able to access your member area using your username and password.<\/p>\n\n      <div class=\"buttons-group\" data-rise-list>\n                                                <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aspug.ch\/member-signup\/\" class=\"sk-btn sk-btn--secondary sk-btn--purple\" target=\"_self\"\n    \n     title=\"Adh\u00e9rer \u00e0 l\u2019association\"  data-rise-item>\n\n          <span class=\"title-wrap\">\n      Adh\u00e9rer \u00e0 l\u2019association\n      <\/span>\n        \n    \n      <\/a>\n\n                    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<section class=\"content-section gutenberg-block  section-top-space\" id=\"block_165c16dba4a0c629032f7d3052150f72\">\n  <div class=\"sk-container sk-container--sm\" data-rise-up>\n    <h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">I Would Like to Train in Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy<\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>In Switzerland, a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aspug.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Statuts_2026_Vdef.pdf\"><strong>Certificate of Advanced Studies (CAS)<\/strong><\/a> in Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy is offered by <strong>ASPUG-PP<\/strong> in partnership with <strong>HESAV (Haute \u00c9cole de Sant\u00e9 Vaud)<\/strong>. This flagship programme provides advanced knowledge and skills across the different areas of pelvic floor rehabilitation and is offered approximately every two years.<\/p>\n<p>Introductory courses are also organised by various cantonal physiotherapy associations.<\/p>\n<p>Many equivalent training programmes are available throughout Europe. We recommend ensuring that they meet the <strong>ASPUG-PP<\/strong> recognition criteria and are compatible with the membership requirements set out in the Association&#8217;s Articles of Association.<\/p>\n<p>You will find a range of training opportunities relevant to pelvic floor specialisation on our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aspug.ch\/formations\/\"><strong>Training<\/strong> page<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n      <div class=\"buttons-group\" data-rise-list>\n                                                <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aspug.ch\/formations\/\" class=\"sk-btn sk-btn--secondary sk-btn--purple\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\n    \n     title=\"D\u00e9couvrir les prochaines formations\"  data-rise-item>\n\n          <span class=\"title-wrap\">\n      D\u00e9couvrir les prochaines formations\n      <\/span>\n        \n    \n      <\/a>\n\n                    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<section class=\"numbers-section gutenberg-block  section-top-space\" 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