Kliniken Schmieder

Kliniken Schmieder is Germany's foremost neurorehabilitation hospital group, with a history dating back to 1950. The group operates several specialized rehabilitation clinics across Baden-Württemberg, with the Heidelberg facility serving as a key center for acute and post-acute neurological rehabilitation. The hospital specializes in comprehensive neurological rehabilitation for a wide range of conditions including stroke recovery, traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, brain tumor rehabilitation, and other neurodegenerative and neurological conditions. The rehabilitation programs are individually tailored and follow evidence-based protocols developed through decades of clinical experience and research. The multidisciplinary treatment team includes neurologists, neurosurgeons, physiatrists, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, speech and language therapists, neuropsychologists, and specialized nursing staff. Advanced rehabilitation technologies include robotic-assisted gait training (Lokomat), functional electrical stimulation, virtual reality rehabilitation systems, and comprehensive neuroimaging for treatment planning. Kliniken Schmieder maintains strong academic ties with Heidelberg University and actively participates in neurological research. The hospital has treated patients from across Europe and beyond, with international patient coordinators providing support in English and other languages. The Heidelberg location benefits from the city's renowned medical and scientific community.