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Franz Leberbauer

Vision

To make the lifelong system of the alinus method for freeing patients from pain and increasing load capacity as well as performance accessible to everyone: Each person has the chance to determine their own physical destiny and enable the improvement and maintenance of the body’s motor functionality.

Vita

A life commited to sports therapy

  • Study of sports science at the University of Salzburg
  • Medical and therapeutic training at the UKH in Linz
  • Development of a sports science and therapeutic method for achieving an individual’s “desired” motor functionality
  • Academic director of the course for "Functional motion coaching" at the privately owned academy
  • Development of the licensing concept for the alinus method with own research and development department
  • Performance diagnostic and training therapeutic coach of high-performance athletes from almost all sports
  • Co-founder of the Competitive Sports Support Center at the Olympic Base Rif (Institute for Sports Medicine, Institute for Physiotherapy, Institute for Sports Science)
  • Worldwide unique development of intensive intervention for groin injuries (pubic bone inflammations) in professional soccer

Franz Leberbauer and Sabine Schäffer and their team have their headquarters for the further scientific development of the alinus method in Seeschlössl Seewinkel, and the associated alinus software. New exercises and therapy methods are developed and researched here. Above all, the intensive funtional motion therapy for groin injuries (pubitis) common among professional soccer players is performed and constantly optimized here in the Seewinkel.

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Initial Consultation

Please schedule an appointment with us for an initial examination via the appointment form or contact us directly at praxis@alinus.at or call +43 660 670 87 00.

During the initial examination, we’ll review your history and discuss a therapy plan. Please bring sports clothing, clean sports shoes, a towel and swimwear.

Cancelling

If an appointment cannot be kept, we ask that you cancel up to 24 hours prior to the scheduled therapy session. In the event of short-term cancellations or no-shows, we reserve the right to invoice the session at the usual rate. We ask for your understanding.

Reimbursement

The alinus Institute is run as a sports science practice that provides physical therapy for restoring motor functionality. You can submit the invoice issued by us to your health insurance provider with the appropriate prescription for partial reimbursement. Accident or supplementary insurance policies often provides partial coverage.