Preventive programmes

We live in a time when everyday professional strain causes a series of physical and mental problems and every disease may result in insurmountable problems in professional and private life. Target oriented preventive and restorative rehabilitation programmes are designed for preserving health and preventing disease. They are carried out individually on modern premises of the Health Centre of Terme Čatež, under expert supervision of specialised doctors (physiatrists, orthopaedic doctors, neurosurgeons and rheumatologists), kinesiologists, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, masseurs and physical education teachers. The programmes are supplemented by various physical activities outdoors, in the fitness studio and in the Sports Centre. At Terme Čatež, healing thermal water forms an important part of all programmes. In addition to bathing on doctor's advice you can use numerous pools throughout the year to gain strength for relaxation and overcoming of everyday pressures.

Preventive programme for athletes is designed for athletes exposed to utmost strain during exercises and competitions, ever more frequently leading to injuries because of inadequate conditioning. It does not suffice to make them fit for everyday moderate physical activity, as they need to be prepared for the highest exertion due to sports training and competition. The purpose of the programme is to adopt a proper approach to physical activity, adjust the strain to individual's ability and reduce the risk of sports injuries by proper exercise planning.

The programmes are performed using state-of-the-art isokinetic and diagnostic equipment and involve a specialised physiatrist, kinesiologist, physiotherapist, masseur and physical education teacher.

Because of specific way of life in a wheelchair and lack of physical activity, paraplegics and tetraplegics need therapy to preserve health. This is provided by the restorative rehabilitation programme for paraplegics and tetraplegics. Paraplegia is characterised by severe weakness or paralysis of the lower part of the body, while tetraplegia is partial or complete paralysis of all extremities. Both conditions are often accompanied by muscle spasms, shivering and chronic pain. Guests are staying at the hospital department in the Čatež Hotel, which is connected with the Health Centre and pools with thermal water. The healing effect of thermal water is very beneficial for restorative rehabilitation of paraplegics and tetraplegics.

Čatež Hotel, Health Centre and pool complex at the Čatež Hotel have no architectural obstacles and are accessible to mobility impaired and the disabled. 

Rehabilitation and restorative rehabilitation programmes for cerebral palsy can greatly contribute to patient's re-integration in active and productive life. Cerebral palsy is a permanent motor disorder resulting from neurological defect. Owing to impaired motor abilities patients spend most of the day in a wheelchair. Halliwick and Bobath therapies, practiced by a neurophysiotherapist, form the essential components of the programme and are upgraded by bathing in healing thermal water. The healing effect of thermal water is very beneficial for restorative rehabilitation of children with cerebral palsy. Restorative rehabilitation encompasses the main elements of passive exercises to preserve fitness and thus maintain good mental condition of the patient.

Children with escort stay at the Čatež Hotel, or, if necessary, at the hospital department.

Čatež Hotel, Health Centre and pool complex at the Čatež Hotel have no architectural obstacles and are accessible to mobility impaired and the disabled.