Dr. Ulrich Vieregge

Post-operative spine rehabilitation requires a fundamentally different approach than general physical therapy. Under Dr. Vieregge’s guidance, Spine Connection patients follow evidence-based recovery protocols designed specifically for motion-preserving surgeries, including cervical disc arthroplasty (CDA) and total lumbar disc replacement (TDR).

• Immediate Post-Surgical Mobilization: Early, controlled movement protocols that prevent stiffness and restore natural spinal mechanics.
• Functional Core & Spinal Stabilization: Targeted reconditioning of deep stabilizing musculature to support long-term spine health.
• Neuromuscular Re-education: Overcoming fear-avoidance movement patterns built up during years of chronic back or neck pain.

• Board Certification: Certified Specialist in Orthopedics (Facharzt für Orthopädie).
• Academic Lecturer Appointment: Registered Medical Lecturer and Educator at the University of Duisburg-Essen, Germany.
• Official Medical Sub-Specialties: Formally recognized by German medical chambers with additional specialty certifications in Sports Medicine (Sportmedizin), Chirotherapy/Manual Medicine (Manuelle Medizin / Chirotherapie), Physical Therapy and Balneology (Physikalische Therapie und Balneologie), and Social Medicine (Sozialmedizin).
• Clinical Registry: View Dr. Vieregge’s Profile on the Official medicos.AufSchalke Team Roster

• The Vision Behind Medicos Aufschalke: In 2006, Dr. Vieregge and his team conceptualized and executed the journey of establishing medicos.AufSchalke, growing the flagship institution into Europe’s largest outpatient rehabilitation center, now boasting over 15,000 square meters of high-tech space serving more than 500 rehabilitation patients daily.
• Elite Sports Medicine Provider: Directs a facility trusted to provide sports medicine and performance rehabilitation for elite European Champions League football clubs, professional dancers, and international patients.
• Patient Continuity Care: Directs the facility where all Spine Connection Germany patients learn to move confidently again after hospital discharge.
• Interdisciplinary Leadership: Manages a comprehensive clinical network, liaising with certified orthopaedic specialists, sports and nutritional scientists, sports coaches, physiotherapists, and psychologists.
• Intensive Protocol Delivery: Oversees structured, high-frequency rehabilitation plans ensuring patients receive comprehensive support during their 6–8 sessions per day.

Dr. Ulrich Vieregge believes in a wholistic approach to rehabilitation, where the body and mind learn to work together for the best possible outcome. His core areas of expertise include:

• Spine Surgery Rehabilitation: Comprehensive, post-surgical mobilization protocols designed for patients transitioning out of acute spinal hospital care.
• Sports Performance & Athlete Rehabilitation: Highly specialized recovery pathways tailored for sports performance, athlete rehabilitation, and tanzmedizin (dance medicine).