SPS & SGPMR Joint Congress 2025
The scientific and organizational committee are pleased to welcome you to the congress “Rehab meets Pain meets Rehab” on the 13th and 14th of November 2025 in Aarau, which is jointly organized by the Swiss Pain Society (SPS) and the Swiss Society for Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (SGPMR).
What can you expect?
- In-depth discussions: Benefit from exciting presentations and interactive discussion sessions with leading experts who will highlight new perspectives and solutions for the interfaces between pain management and rehabilitation.
- Networking opportunities: Meet colleagues from a wide range of specialist areas, exchange experiences and make valuable contacts for future collaborations and research projects.
- Pioneering research: Gain an exclusive insight into the latest scientific developments and ground-breaking research approaches in the field of pain and rehabilitation.
Who should attend?
The congress is aimed at a multidisciplinary audience of physicians, nurses, researchers, psychologists, physiotherapists, and other healthcare professionals. Here you will have the opportunity to exchange ideas with experts from various disciplines and discuss innovative concepts for integrative patient care.
Be part of it!
Take the opportunity to find out about the latest trends and scientific findings and gain new impetus for your daily work. We look forward to welcoming you in Aarau!
For the scientific committee
Swiss Pain Society (SPS) Reha Schweiz (SGPMR)
PD Dr. med. Marc Suter Dr. med. Stefan Goetz
SPS president SGPMR president
Dr. phil. Ben Brönnimann Dr. med. univ. Maximilian Schindler
Prof. Dr. med. Andreas Gantenbein Prof. Dr. med. Stefan Bachmann
Dr. med. Michael Harnik Dr. med. Yan Eggel
Date:
Thursday, 13. November 2025 – Friday, 14. November 2025
Venue:
kultur & kongresshaus aarau
Schlossplatz 9
CH-5000 Aarau
Topic:
Rehab meets Pain meets Rehab
Recognition of the SPS:
SPS will award continuing education points to maintain the title «SPS pain specialist». The exact number will be determined later with the final program.
PROGRAM
Wir hatten das Vergnügen, für Sie ein umfangreiches Kongressprogramm zum Thema «Rehab meets Pain meets Rehab» zusammenzustellen.
incl. SIG Meetings
Prof. Robert Theiler
Freitag, 14. November 2025
Prof. Robert Theiler
incl. SIG Meetings
SPEAKERS
Get to know the invited speakers here.
Evelyn Bärtschi
Specialist Team Leader Spine, Rheumatology & Tumors
Universitätsklinik Balgrist
Forchstrasse 340
CH-8008 Zürich
Suzanne Gard
Physiotherapist in bachelor and postgraduate programs
Haute école de santé – Genève
Avenue de Champel 47
CH-1206 Genève
Prof. Dr. med. Stéphane Genevay
Specialist in Rheumatology
Hôpitaux Universitaires Genève
Rue Gabrielle-Perret-Gentil 4
CH-1211 Genève 14
Dr. med. Pascal Gerhard
Specialist in Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology of the Musculoskeletal System
HOCH Health Ostschweiz
Spital Grabs
Klinik für Orthopädie und Traumatologie
Spitalstrasse 44
CH-9472 Grabs
KD Dr. med., PhD Inge Eriks Hoogland
Specialist in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Schweizer Paraplegiker-Zentrum
Guido A. Zäch-Strasse 1
CH-6207 Nottwil
PD Dr. med. Andreas Klipstein MSc
Specialist in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation & in Rheumatology
AEH Zürich
Militärstrasse 76
CH -8004 Zürich
Dr. med. Serdar Koçer
Specialist in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Hôpital du Jura
Centre de rééducation
Chemin des Minoux 30
CH-2900 Porrentruy
Dr. med. Manfred Koch
Specialist in Anesthesiology
Kantonsspital Graubünden
Loëstrasse 170
CH-7000 Chur
Prof. Dr. Hannu Luomajoki
Physiotherapist
ZHAW Gesundheit
Katharina-Sulzer-Platz 9
CH-8400 Winterthur
PD Dr. med. Francois Luthi
Specialist in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation & in Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology of the Musculoskeletal System
Clinique romande de réadaptation
Av. Grand-Champsec 90
Postfach
CH-1951 Sitten
Dr. med. univ. Salih Muminagic
Specialist in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Psychosomatic and Psychosocial Medicine
aarReha Schinznach
Zentrum für Rehabilitation
Badstrasse 55
CH-5116 Schinznach-Bad
Dr. med. Chantal Plomb
Specialist in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Clinique romande de réadaptation
Av. Grand-Champsec 90
Postfach
CH-1951 Sitten
Dr. med. Heino Prillwitz
Specialist in Rheumatology & in General Internal Medicine
Rheumatologisches
Versorgungszentrum
Weinfelden (RVZ-Weinfelden)
Bahnhofstrasse 22
CH-8570 Weinfelden
Univ.-Prof. Dr. med. Heike Rittner
Specialist in Anesthesiology
Centre for Interdisciplinary Pain Medicine (CiS)
University Hospital of Wuerzburg
Oberdürrbacher Straße 6 / Haus A2
D-97080 Würzburg
Prof. Dr. med. Pierre-Yves Rodondi
Specialist in General Internal Medicine, psychosomatic and psychosocial medicine
Université de Fribourg
Institut de Médecine de Famille
Ch. du Musée 8
CH-1700 Freiburg
PD Dr. med. Tobias Schneider
Specialist in Anesthesiology
Universitätsspital Basel
Department Anästhesie
Petersgraben 4/Spitalstrasse 21
CH-4031 Basel
Prof. Dr. med. Konrad Streitberger
Specialist in Anesthesiology
Universitätsklinik für Anästhesiologie und Schmerzmedizin
Inselspital, Universitätsspital Bern
Freiburgstrasse
3010 Bern
ABSTRACTS
Abstract submission for the SPS & SGPMR Joint Congress 2025 are now open.
Deadline for submission is July 31th, 2025
REGISTRATION
GENERAL INFORMATION
Venue
kultur & kongresshaus aarau
Schlossplatz 9
CH-5000 Aarau
T +41 62 843 50 50
kuk@aarau.ch
The KUK is easy to reach by car or public transport:
Coming by car from Zurich
Exit Aarau-Ost, right lane direction Aarau/Suhr (T5). Enter the city of Aarau via the left lane (Lucerne/Bern/Olten/Aarau) onto Rohrerstrasse/Laurenzenvorstadt. About 10m before entering the old town, you will see the Schlossplatz with the kultur & kongresshaus aarau on your right (no parking available there). The nearest parking garage is Kasernenparking.
Coming by car from Bern
Take the Aarau-West exit (Schöftland, Kölliken, Suhr) in the direction of Aarau/Zentrum. At the Rosengarten traffic circle (with turbine) turn right into Hintere Bahnhofstrasse (access to the “Behmen” parking garage here). At the Gais traffic circle, take the 3rd exit and drive straight ahead in the middle lane towards the old town. About 10m before entering the old town, you will see the Schlossplatz with the kultur & kongresshaus aarau on your right (no parking available there). The nearest parking garage is Kasernenparking.
Arrival by train
Walk towards the city (approx. 8 min.):
- Follow Bahnhofstrasse in the direction of the city center
- after the Confiserie Brändli/90 Grad Café turn right into Kasinostrasse
- continue straight ahead until the end of Kasinostrasse, cross the street
- turn left, continue straight ahead for approx. 20 meters
- at Valiant Bank turn right onto Schlossplatz, where you will find the kuk
Accommodation
In order to provide you with the best possible support in planning your participation at our SPS & SGPMR Joint Congress 25, we have organized a contingent of hotel rooms to the following conditions. Please reserve your hotel room via this booking link.
Hotel Aarauerhof Self-Check-In Hotel
One person for one night in a one bed room, breakfast exkl. | CHF 124.-
Booth exhibition
In addition to an interesting and informative program, we look forward to a colourful trade exhibition, industry symposia and personal exchange on site, as we do every year.
If you are interested in having a booth, please contact us at info@swisspainsociety.ch
FAQ
What is included in the registration costs?
Registration gives you access to all keynote speeches, parallel SIG sessions and networking opportunities.
Are meals included in my registration?
Yes, the registration gives you access to the morning and afternoon coffee breaks and lunch. The social program in the evening will be charged separately.
Can I cancel my registration?
All cancellations must be sent in writing to info(a)swisspainsociety.ch.
Cancellations received on or after June 31, 2025 and before October 10, 2025 will be refunded less CHF 50 for administrative costs.
No refunds will be given after October 11, 2025. It is advisable to take out insurance in the event of a cancellation due to illness/accident.
Can I register on site?
We ask all participants to register for the conference in advance. This way we can plan the number of participants accordingly and organize the necessary catering.
If you arrive at the conference and need to register, please contact the SPS team at the registration table.
Where can I find guidelines and information on the poster presentations?
During the breaks there will be the opportunity to study the posters and, if present, interact with the authors of the posters and discuss their research with them. Under the section “Abstracts” you will find information on the guidelines for posters and the set-up and dismantling times.
Is there Wi-Fi throughout the congress?
Free Wi-Fi will be available throughout the venue during the conference. Passwords will be issued on site.