Regenerative medicine: the medical procedure and physiotherapy, in the same pathway.
Some situations, such as osteoarthritis, a degenerative tendon or an injury that will not heal, benefit from combining a medical procedure with a physiotherapy programme. At the clinic, the physician and the physiotherapy team work together, on the same file and with the same ultrasound.
- Knee, hip or shoulder osteoarthritis that limits your activity.
- A degenerative tendon that does not respond to the usual treatments.
- An athlete or active patient who wants to explore a thorough conservative approach before considering surgery.
Everything begins with a clinical and ultrasound assessment. When a medical procedure is indicated, Dr Massimo Donalisio, FMH radiologist specialised in interventional radiology, confirms the indication and performs the procedure under ultrasound control. The physiotherapy programme and regenerative therapies then take over, with measured reassessments.
- UltrasoundLatest-generation high-resolution ultrasound, to see the tendon, muscle or joint and to guide the procedure.
- Infrared thermographyAn image of surface heat, to identify asymmetries and follow how they change over the course of treatment.
- Advanced testingStrength, mobility, motor control and sporting technique, measured and compared at each reassessment.
- Review of your scansMRI, X-rays and reports, with the support of the FMH radiologist where useful.
Assess, treat, measure.
- 01Clinical and ultrasound assessment
- 02Medical indication and ultrasound-guided procedure where relevant
- 03Regenerative therapies and rehabilitation
- 04Follow-up at 4, 8 and 12 weeks according to the protocol
Our technologies
Ultrasound-guided PRP
Platelet-rich plasma, prepared from your own blood with a latest-generation system, then injected under ultrasound by the radiologist.
Discover →LIRA-Ortho® protocol
Ultrasound-guided percutaneous laser and a PRP injection performed by the radiologist, followed by measured rehabilitation.
Discover →MBST® therapeutic magnetic resonance
Painless, contact-free sessions delivered as a series. Used clinically for osteoarthritis, cartilage, tendons and certain nerve protocols.
Discover →Ultrasound-guided focused shockwave therapy
Focused, not radial, shockwaves concentrated at depth on the area identified by ultrasound. STORZ MEDICAL device, designed and made in Switzerland. Available from December 2026.
Discover →Rehabilitation and reconditioning
Dosed exercise, progressive loading and measured criteria for the return to activity.
Discover →The choice of techniques follows from the assessment. Not all of them suit everyone; that is precisely what the assessment establishes.
One team, one file
The physician, the physiotherapists and the nutritionist share the same file. If you wish, your GP receives a report.
Autonomy and network
Our physiotherapists lead your care autonomously, in coordination with the doctors and specialists who follow you. Where useful, and with your consent, we liaise with your doctor or specialists. At the clinic, Dr Massimo Donalisio, FMH radiologist specialised in interventional radiology, provides imaging review, second opinions and regenerative medicine procedures.
What is PRP?
Platelet-rich plasma is obtained from a blood sample, then concentrated and injected under ultrasound. It is used to treat certain tendon and joint conditions.
What does LIRA-Ortho® add?
The protocol combines PRP with ultrasound-guided percutaneous laser, followed by structured rehabilitation. It was developed in Switzerland, and ITU Clinic is its founding clinical centre.
Are these procedures reimbursed?
The medical procedure may be covered depending on the case; the regenerative part is a private service. Details are on the Fees and insurance page, and a written quote is provided before starting.
Do I need a referral from a doctor?
It is not required for a first assessment. If you are followed by a doctor, we can liaise with them.
Further reading
LIRA-Ortho®: where physiotherapy and regenerative medicine meet
A first appointment, to understand.
A thorough assessment, a study of your case, a written plan, a single point of coordination: E2 Clinic®. ITU Clinic, Route du Stand 66, 1260 Nyon.
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