How does it work?

How does rehabilitation abroad work?

More and more patients are giving up on the waiting lists and going abroad for treatment. Medical interventions in a foreign hospital or rehabilitation center are nowadays approved by the European Union. Rehabilitation center Medifit has set up a ‘Medical Tourism Program’ to make medical treatment possible for foreign patients.

You will receive a high intensity rehabilitation program (1 on 1). In addition, we provide a very personalized service. Your stay in our rehabilitation center, the professional assistance and the handling of the administrative area will all be carefully arranged with you, in your own language. You do not have to worry about anything else but your health.
So, how does the rehabilitation work at Medifit Rehabilitation center? It is all explained step by step below.

Diagnosis

If you have complaints and need rehabilitation, it is necessary that you first have an (online) intake with our rehabilitation doctor and casemanager. In this intake there will be evaluated if and how we can help you. Also we will evaluate which rehabilitation pathway is indicated for your diagnosis and whether it should be on an outpatient or inpatient basis.

Costs and benefits of rehabilitation in Spain

According to European regulations, all rehabilitation within the EU is reimbursed at the same rate as in your own country. Therefore, if you qualify for rehabilitation treatment in your own country, it is also possible for you to receive your treatment in Spain.

Care

We will assist you with the  administration with your insurance company for a reimburses of the maximum amount possible. Of course, we also handle all further administrative and financial arrangements with you. Once in Spain, you can count on personal assistance from the moment you land until you leave. A transfer between the airport in Spain to the rehabilitation center Medifit is included with the clinical programs.

Your trip to Spain

You fly to Alicante or Valencia. Upon arrival you will be received at the airport by our staff and transported to the rehabilitation center. Rehabilitation centers Medifit is located approximately an hour away from the airports Alicante / Valencia. On the day of departure, we will transport you to the airport for your flight home.

You will be personally accompanied during your whole stay so you feel as comfortable as possible.

Recovery program in Spain

The rehabilitation always begins with investigations by our Medifit Team. After all the evaluations your casemanager will then discuss the treatment plan with you and the therapy team. You will then begin your rehabilitation. During the treatment process, the rehabilitation doctor and your casemanager will have regular evaluations with you to continuously adapt the program to your needs.

References

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Mildred May, The Hague

I felt very comfortable thanks to the kind and caring therapists. I also stayed in a beautiful apartment where I could relax. These 6 weeks have made me much stronger and more confident.

Janine , Vorstenbosch

What an amazing experience it was and it brought me a lot. 8 weeks of rehabilitation both physically and mentally. In the setting of a very nice care hotel, where I really lacked nothing. Where I could relax in addition to the daily exercise and training. A bonus was meeting fellow sufferers. Many beautiful conversations in the evening on the terrace.

Nanda, The Netherlands

Really, what a fantastic rehabilitation center! Just got back 2.5 weeks after hip surgery. What a professional and lovely beautiful people! Highly recommended for anyone who gets "no" aftercare here, I recommend: go to Spain and Medifit ... health insurers reimburse this. Fantastic team!!

Jan, 52 (Utrecht)

"I felt heard and understood from day one. Now I can go grocery shopping and hiking with my partner by myself again."

Margaret, Ireland

“The attention to detail is second to none. Everyone I met—from the drivers to the doctors to the physio team—was absolutely fantastic. They take care of you from start to finish.” “Recovery has been brilliant. Five days post-surgery, and I already feel stronger. The physio started immediately, and they guide you through every step. Even before I left the hospital, they had exercises planned for me. I never expected to feel this good so soon.”

Liliana L., Netherlands

My rehabilitation stay at MedifitReha in Dénia was exactly what I needed. Living with MS means dealing not only with physical limitations but also emotional challenges - and at MedifitReha, I felt supported in both areas.

The program is intensive, highly professional, and personalized. I trained for three, sometimes four hours a day, five days a week - always adapted to my capabilities. This level of intensity, care, and focus is simply not possible at home in the Netherlands. Yet it never felt overwhelming.
The team knew exactly how to challenge me in the right way.

I noticed real improvements: more strength, increased muscle mass, better balance, and most importantly - more confidence in my body. I also learned to accept certain limitations, which gave me peace of mind. After all, everyone has limitations - some due to illness, others due to age or life circumstances.

The daily hydrotherapy was particularly helpful - training in warm water allowed me to move freely and safely, without fear of falling. It was the perfect way to work on my balance and core stability. I also enjoyed the cognitive training with the VR headset - it was fun and playful, yet challenging at the same time.

Another important part of the program was the psychological support.

Marije, Netherlands

At HCB Medifit, I knew from the first moment that I was in good hands, both literally and figuratively. What wonderful people. There is a lot of knowledge and expertise, but above all, genuine attention and careful coordination. For me, the other great strength of the PCS program lies in the combination of different treatments. What especially helped me in this was that all components were focused on both training and improving the physical aspect (namely the complaints I experience) as well as how I can deal with them.

Frank Bierlee, Netherlands

On 09/11 I started the 8-week internal COPD Rehabilitation program at MedifitReha here in Spain. This was my last chance, I was no longer happy with this life. Everything due to the consequences of COPD. The gasping for breath, not being able to walk even 5 meters anymore, the lung attacks, and especially the gasping for breath. And it wasn't pleasant for those around me to see me like that either.
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Klaas Jan Hindriks - Foreign Correspondent NOS, Netherlands

Your organization and treatment center is not only distinguished by its medical knowledge, but above all by the dedication and inspiring support of the extremely experienced employees.

Thomas, Ireland

“The hospital is immaculate, the Medifit staff are outstanding, and the overall treatment is better than anything I’ve experienced back home.”

Armand , Herzberg

By tailoring the training to my needs and applying a customized approach, I found the rehabilitation to be effective.

Bert, Huizingh

To everyone who contributed to my recovery: for that I am very grateful. The enthusiasm and passion for the profession are bursting forth. Added to that the personal attention and your eye for the circumstances from day to day make me feel I have to leave some friends behind. So hereby special thanks to Ana, José, Maria, Marjolein and to you for your guidance! Should it come to further (medical) treatment/rehabilitation of the deficiencies in my left foot that you have identified, I will certainly do my best to return under the wings of Medifit!

Ann, Ireland

“I was due to fly home after a week, but I extended my stay to get extra physio. The extra physio is reimbursed and the standard is second to none.”
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Jos Jansen, The Netherlands

I trained intensively with the therapists for 8 weeks. As a result, I now have much more endurance. I also feel much better. The healthy air at the Costa Blanca has also helped significantly.

Karin , Takes

Wauwww surely proud of myself but especially of all of you. The warm feeling when I think back I keep holding on to. Courage, strength, confidence and zest for life all fantastic gifts I was able to receive from your top team....
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Henny, Fishermen - White

For all fellow sufferers, no matter how sad the circumstances are, when you visit the rehabilitation clinic in Moraira, you can learn a lot with the cooperation of this fantastic team of therapists, both physically and mentally!
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Esther, Netherlands

From the first moment my wife Esther arrived in Spain until the very end, she received superb care. Both physically and mentally, they worked on Esther's recovery - and with success! We haven't regretted it for a moment and would truly recommend it to everyone!

Chiel (Michael) & Aty , Visser-Dekker

Michael arrived in Moraira in a wheelchair and left with only a cane as a (temporary) support when walking. Far better than we had ever hoped for! Far better than we had ever hoped for!

Linda, , 39 (Amsterdam)

"The rehabilitation was intensive, but the results are fantastic. Less fatigue and much more energy."
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Debbie, Netherlands

You can literally leave your daily worries at home and fully focus on your recovery, both mentally and physically. A wonderful concept and wonderfully kind people! I have a goal again and feel a bit more positive about the future; before this adventure, that was completely absent!

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