Sore knee, back or shoulder, and looking for a physio near Gland, Nyon, Rolle or Morges? This guide gives you concrete criteria to spot a good physio, each with the question to ask on the phone or at your first appointment.
In short
- A good physio starts with an assessment, measures your progress (for example strength on both sides), gets you working with exercises and explains when you can return.
- For a sports injury, choose a sports physio, and ask who takes over after the last session.
- Prescription: not required to book, but needed for basic insurance to pay; it covers up to 9 sessions.
- Off-Field in Gland: sports physio and coaches under one roof, rated 5.0 on Google, 130+ reviews.
- Hours and access: physio Monday to Friday 7:30am – 7:30pm and Saturday 8am – 9am and 11am – 12:30pm; 8 min from Nyon, 10 min from Rolle and 20 min from Morges by car.
- Without a prescription: 75 CHF for a standard session, 150 CHF for an extended session at Off-Field.
Need a physiotherapist near Gland?
Book online| Criterion | Why it matters | The question to ask | At Off-Field |
|---|---|---|---|
| Specialty | The goal is to play again, not just to stop hurting. | Do you have a sports physio for my problem? | Sports physio (Morgan Willinger); qualified physios; Nicola Gagliani: knee, ankle, foot |
| Assessment and measurements | Numbers show where you start and whether you are progressing. | Do you do an assessment? Do you compare strength on both sides? | VALD force plates and a dynamometer (1-hour test: 150 CHF), report within 24 to 48 hours |
| Active rehab | To get back to your sport, you need to rebuild strength. | How much exercise in each session? And a programme for home? | Exercise until you are back to your activities; coaches in the same centre |
| Opening hours | If the hours suit you, you will make every session. | Do you have early, late or Saturday slots? How soon can I come? | Monday to Friday 7:30am – 7:30pm, Saturday 8am – 9am and 11am – 12:30pm |
| After physio | Someone has to take over, with the right instructions. | What happens after the last session? Can you brief a coach? | The physio briefs the coach; Post-Physio class (4 to 6 people) in the month after physio ends |
| Insurance and billing | You know in advance what your insurance pays. | Are you recognised by health insurers? How much without a prescription? What if I cancel? | Physios recognised by Swiss health insurers (LAMal); without a prescription: 75 or 150 CHF |
How do you spot a good physio?
A good physio examines you before treating you, measures your progress, gets you working and explains where you stand.
Measurements, not just impressions
Comparing the strength of your injured side with the other side gives you a clear benchmark: where you start, and what is left to gain. Ask whether the physio does these tests, or who they send you to.
Clear explanations and a clear goal
From the first appointment, the physio should be able to tell you in plain words what you have and how you will both know you can return. The question to ask: “What do I have, and how will we know I can go back?”
A plan for after physio
The last session is not always the end of the work: ask who takes over for strengthening (see how to get back to sport after physio).
What about reviews? Look mainly at what patients say about the explanations and the follow-up.
From Nyon, Rolle or Morges: how long does it take to get to Gland?
By car, Off-Field is 8 minutes from Nyon, 10 minutes from Rolle and 20 minutes from Morges (A1). By train, the direct RegioExpress takes 4 minutes from Nyon, 5 from Rolle and 17 from Morges, every 30 minutes.
Gland CFF station is 1.1 km from the centre (a 15-minute walk) and parking on site is free; Geneva is 25 minutes away by car, Lausanne 30. Also ask: “Is there parking? Can sessions be in English?” Here, the answer is yes to both. Details by town: physio near Nyon, Rolle or Morges.
Do you need a prescription to see a physio?
Not to book, but you do to be reimbursed by basic insurance. A prescription covers up to 9 sessions, and for the first one, the first session must take place within 5 weeks. If treatment continues, the doctor writes a new prescription; beyond 36 sessions, they send a report to your insurer's medical adviser, whose approval is needed before the 37th session. The details are in our guide to LAMal cover, and if you are unsure between a physio, an osteopath and a chiropractor, read our comparison.
What you'll find at Off-Field
In the same centre, in Gland:
- Sports physio: co-founder Morgan Willinger is a sports physiotherapist; our physios are qualified and recognised by Swiss health insurers (meet the team).
- Active rehab: exercise, step by step, until you are back to your activities.
- Testing to decide on your return to sport: VALD ForceDecks force plates and a VALD Dynamo dynamometer, measuring tools used in elite sport, with a report within 24 to 48 hours.
- Physio and coaches under one roof: the physio briefs the coach (what to avoid, which exercises come first); the Post-Physio class takes over in the month after physio ends.
- Hours and languages: physio until 7:30pm on weekdays and on Saturday mornings, in French or English.
- Reviews: rated 5.0 on Google, 130+ reviews (read our patient and client reviews).
How much does physio cost at Off-Field (November 2026 prices)?
With a prescription, physio is covered by basic insurance (LAMal) or by accident insurance (LAA), depending on the case. Without a prescription, a standard session costs 75 CHF and an extended session 150 CHF, at your own cost; some supplementary insurances cover all or part of it.
- LAMal: billed at the official tariff (about 48 CHF for a general session in the canton of Vaud in 2026); you pay your deductible, then a 10% co-payment.
- LAA (accident, if you work at least 8 hours a week for the same employer): no deductible and no co-payment.
A session not cancelled 24 hours in advance is charged. You can book online 24/7 from our physiotherapy page.
Who Off-Field is for
- It is for you if you want a sports physio who measures your progress and tells you, with benchmarks, when you can return.
- It is for you if you want to carry on with a coach in the same place, with your physio's instructions.
- It is not our model if you need Sunday sessions: our physios see you at the centre in Gland, Monday to Saturday.
Need a physiotherapist near Gland?
Off-Field Center — Route des Avouillons 17c (Box 26-27), Gland · Mon–Fri 7:30am – 7:30pm · Sat 8am – 9am and 11am – 12:30pm
Frequently asked questions
How do I find a good physio near me?
Look for a physio who assesses you at the start, measures your progress, gets you working with exercises and explains when you can return. For a sports injury, choose a sports physio who is recognised by health insurers and easy to reach from home.
Can I see a physio without a prescription?
Yes, but basic insurance then does not pay for the session: at Off-Field in Gland, it costs 75 CHF (standard session) or 150 CHF (extended session), and some supplementary insurances cover all or part of it.
How many sessions does a physio prescription cover?
Up to 9 sessions. For the first prescription, the first session must take place within 5 weeks; beyond 36 sessions, your insurer's medical adviser must agree before the 37th.
Is there a physio open on Saturdays in Gland?
Yes: at Off-Field in Gland, physio is open on Saturday 8am – 9am and 11am – 12:30pm, and Monday to Friday 7:30am – 7:30pm. It is closed on Sunday.
How long does it take to get there from Nyon, Rolle or Morges?
By car, Off-Field is 8 min from Nyon, 10 min from Rolle and 20 min from Morges (A1). By train, the direct RegioExpress takes 4 min from Nyon, 5 min from Rolle and 17 min from Morges, every 30 min; Gland station is a 15-min walk away and parking on site is free.
Can physio sessions be in English?
Yes. At Off-Field, physio consultations are in French and English, and the whole team speaks both languages.
What is a sports physio?
A physiotherapist who treats sports injuries and gets you back on the pitch: an assessment, then exercises that get harder step by step until you return. At Off-Field, co-founder Morgan Willinger is a sports physiotherapist.
What happens if I cancel late?
At Off-Field, a physio session not cancelled at least 24 hours in advance is charged: let us know no later than 24 hours before your appointment.
