Together instead of alone: in the RÜCKENSTARK group therapy in Vienna, you train in small groups of up to 6 people specifically for a mobile, stable and resilient spine – prescribed by a doctor, led by physiotherapists, based on yoga or Pilates. Ideal for recurring back pain, tension and after completing individual therapy.
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Back pain often returns when mobility, trunk strength and good posture are lacking in everyday life. This is exactly where RÜCKENSTARK group therapy comes in: regular, guided and in a small group in which every movement is seen and corrected. Yoga and Pilates are the tools – the goal is always your spine.
Before you join the group, a doctor or physiotherapist clarifies which load makes sense for your spine – and which does not. Group therapy is prescribed by a doctor; your therapist knows your diagnosis and adapts every exercise to it. Not yet assessed? Our orthopaedics is in the same building.
Regain mobility of the spine
Attend regularly – once a week, at your fixed group appointment.
Activate the deep trunk muscles
Short exercise sequences for home – 10 to 15 minutes a day. They make the difference.
Strength and endurance for everyday life, work and sport
Training becomes a routine – in the group and on your own at home.
The exercises build on each other – from gentle mobilisation to strength and endurance. Your therapist doses each exercise individually.
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Every session is led by a physiotherapist who knows your diagnosis – not a fitness or course instructor.
In the small group every movement is seen – incorrect loading is corrected immediately.
Back and spine are our focus – orthopaedics and physiotherapy under one roof.
As group therapy prescribed by a doctor, your health insurance contributes to the costs.
Both groups pursue the same goal – a mobile, stable and resilient spine – and differ in method. We discuss with you during the free trial session which group suits you better. You can also combine both.
FOR WHOM
Tension, restricted mobility and stress-related back complaints – when mobility, breathing and posture are the priority.
Thursday, 5:00–6:00 pm
THERAPIST
Tina Haber-Primschitz – physiotherapist and yoga teacher
Mobilisation, breathing and posture – guided calmly and mindfully.
FOR WHOM
Poor posture, an unstable lower back or after disc problems – when the deep trunk muscles need to be built up.
Monday & Tuesday, 5:00–6:00 pm
THERAPIST
Irina Schloffer, BSc – physiotherapist
Deep trunk muscles, control and strength – precisely on the mat.
FOR WHOM
After completing physiotherapy or following the RÜCKENSTARK programme – to maintain and continue building on what you have achieved.
You can join at any time
RECOMMENDATION
Your doctor or physiotherapist will recommend the right group for you.
From the treatment plan to routine – so that your back stays strong.
All groups take place at the ANDRUKONIS Orthopaedic Centre, Spallartgasse 19/1, 1140 Vienna. A maximum of 6 participants per group – no previous experience is necessary; beginners and advanced participants practise together.
Acute inflammation, fresh injuries or after surgery without medical clearance. In these cases, we start with individual therapy – for example in the RÜCKENSTARK programme – and bring you into the group later.
You can join at any time as soon as a place becomes available:
Get to know the group, the therapist and the room – without obligation and without a prescription.
Your GP, specialist or one of our orthopaedic specialists prescribes „group therapy, 10 sessions of 60 minutes“.
You book your fixed place in the group. Ten sessions can be redeemed within twelve appointments.
After the block, you submit the invoice, prescription and proof of payment to your health insurance – our reception will help you.
The sessions are billed as physiotherapeutic group therapy (60 minutes). With a doctor’s prescription, the ÖGK currently refunds €20.01 per session (groups of 6 participants, as of 2026). BVAEB and SVS refund according to their own tariffs; for private supplementary insurance, your contract applies.
Single session: 35 €
Block of 10: 300 € (30 € / Einheit) – redeemable within 12 appointments
Example calculation ÖGK, block of 10: 300 € − 200.10 € refund = 99.90 € own contribution – around 10 € per session.
Refund amounts according to the insurers‘ reimbursement lists, without guarantee.
RÜCKENSTARK group therapy is part of our orthopaedic centre – with the same physiotherapeutic care that our patients know from individual therapy. This is what they say about their treatment:
Group therapy takes place at the ANDRUKONIS Orthopaedic Centre – Spallartgasse 19/1 in the 14th district. Barrier-free rooms for orthopaedics, physiotherapy and group therapy under one roof: prescription, individual therapy and group without any travelling in between.
The centre is only about 300 m from the underground station „Hütteldorfer Straße“ (U3), which makes the journey from Meidling, Hetzendorf or other districts particularly easy. Bus and tram connections are also very good.
With us, yoga and Pilates are the content of physiotherapeutic group therapy: before joining there is an assessment, every session is led by a physiotherapist, the group is limited to 6 people, and your health insurance contributes to the costs with a prescription. At a studio, the focus is on fitness or relaxation – with us, it is your spine.
Not for the trial session. For a refund from your health insurance, yes: „group therapy, 10 sessions of 60 minutes“. Your GP, specialist or one of our orthopaedic specialists can issue it. Of course you can also take part without a prescription – then without an insurance contribution.
The ÖGK currently refunds €20.01 per session (groups of 6 participants, as of 2026). With a block of 10, this leaves an own contribution of around €100. BVAEB and SVS have their own tariffs; depending on the insurer, approval may be required before therapy starts – our reception will inform you.
The yoga-based group focuses on mobility, breathing and relaxation, the Pilates-based group on stability and trunk strength. During the free trial session we discuss what makes sense for your complaints – you can also combine both groups.
Yes. No previous experience is necessary. The therapist adapts every exercise to your body and diagnosis; beginners and advanced participants practise together.
Yes, after medical clearance – the therapist knows your diagnosis and selects the exercises accordingly. For acute complaints or recent surgery, we start with individual therapy.
Comfortable clothing and non-slip socks, or barefoot. We provide mats and equipment. Please bring your prescription to the first session if you already have one.
Your 10 sessions can be redeemed within 12 appointments – so two missed appointments are possible without loss. Please cancel up to 24 hours in advance so that a place on the waiting list can be offered.
One session per week is the standard for group therapy. If you also attend the second group, you combine mobility and strengthening optimally – just ask us.
Yes. The first session is a free, no-obligation trial session – bookable by phone, by email or directly at reception.
Six places per group, a physiotherapist who knows your diagnosis. Sign up by phone, by email or directly at reception – if the group is full, we will put you on the waiting list and get back to you as soon as a place becomes available.
ANDRUKONIS Orthopaedic Centre
Spallartgasse 19/1, 1140 Vienna
Phone 01 8925 369
info@physiotherapie-andrukonis.at
Mon–Thu 8:30 am–7 pm · Fri 8:30 am–5 pm
All services are provided by self-employed elective doctors and elective therapists on their own responsibility and for their own account. This page does not replace a medical examination. Treatment duration and frequency are guidelines and are determined individually.
