MWS Score
Gain clarity, shape the future
The MWS Score is our proprietary, scientifically based smart analysis and progression index . Developed by Matthias Straub, it combines objective measurements with subjective complaints and functional limitations—making progress visible.
What makes it special: It's not only medically precise, but also rooted in everyday life. It takes into account how you move, work, sleep, think, and feel in real life—not just what happens in the treatment room.
Whether you want to climb stairs again after an operation, have to cope with your daily office routine despite back pain, or want to stay healthy as a caregiver yourself: The MWS Score shows where you stand – and how you can make meaningful progress.
For patients – clarity about their own body
🧍 Adults with health questions in everyday life
Want to know where you stand in terms of fitness, resilience, and physical health? The MWS Score shows you how your body functions—and how you can strengthen it specifically to prevent discomfort and move safely in everyday life.
Your advantage: You receive an objective assessment and a clear plan to sustainably improve your health.
👵 Seniors who desire independence
Are you wondering if you're fit enough for a trip around the world—or whether you can continue living independently at home? The MWS Score helps you objectively assess your mobility, strength, and balance and make targeted improvements.
Your advantage: You gain security and self-confidence for an active, independent life – at home and on the go.
🏃 Athletes with performance and prevention goals
Want to know where you stand athletically—and how to prevent injuries? The MWS Score analyzes your physical performance, movement patterns, and resilience. This helps you train smarter and safer.
Your advantage: You optimize your performance, reduce the risk of injury and achieve your athletic goals more efficiently.
For doctors and referring physicians – objective follow-up
Precise, comprehensible, interdisciplinary
1. Clear initial findings Structured initial analysis with functional (mobility, strength, coordination), subjective parameters (pressure pain threshold, quality of life) and assessments of everyday life.
2. Standardized interim measurements Measurements for therapy success and to enable targeted therapy adjustment.
3. Transparent communication
If required, clear and understandable interim/final reports.
Your advantage: Objective, reproducible data instead of purely subjective assessment – for well-founded, patient-centered decisions.
For insurance companies & institutions – transparent documentation
Traceable, standardized, cost-effective
1. Standardized recording
Objective measurement of limitations and progress according to clear criteria – meets the requirements of UVG, IV-MV and KVG.
2. Clear progress documentation: initial values, interim results and final results – easily comparable.
3. Assess needs realistically
Helps to avoid over- or under-supply and to use resources in a targeted manner.
4. Basis for decision
Reliable basis for extensions and reintegration.
Your advantage: You receive transparent, standardized and comparable data that is medically and economically sound – and simplifies communication between all parties involved.
MWS Score
Our approach – clear, measurable, relevant to everyday life
The MWS Score is your roadmap to better health: scientifically sound, practical, and tailored to your life. In three steps, we assess your current status, develop a personalized plan, and adapt it accordingly—so you always know where you stand and how you're progressing.
Basic assessment
Understand what moves you – and what slows you down
At the first appointment, we will assess your current situation holistically – physically, functionally and psychosocially.
What we analyze:
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Pain intensity and progression
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Flexibility, strength, coordination
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Restrictions in everyday life: work, household, sleep, leisure
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Stress level, motivation, sleep quality
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Personal goals and expectations
How we measure:
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MWS Score: Combination of functional tests, validated questionnaires and clinical findings
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Comparison with standard values and individual reference points
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Documentation in your personal therapy profile
Your advantage: You receive a clear, understandable starting point – and recognize how your symptoms relate to your everyday life.
Therapy plan
Individual, targeted and relevant to everyday life
Based on the assessment, we develop your personalized therapy plan – tailored to your goals, your lifestyle, and your resilience.
What the plan includes:
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Specific goals: e.g., pain reduction, mobility, resilience
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Selection of suitable methods: physiotherapy, training, massage, education
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Integration of self-management: home exercises, workplace adaptation
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Time frame and frequency
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Coordination with doctors and other specialists
Your advantage: You know exactly why we do what we do – and how you can actively participate. The plan adapts to your progress and your daily routine.
Interim assessment & plan adjustment
Make progress visible – and develop it further
After several sessions, we'll review your progress. The MWS score shows what's changed – both objectively and subjectively.
What we check:
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Change in score values
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Sub-goals achieved
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Feedback from you: How does your daily life feel? What has improved?
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New stresses or changes
What results from this:
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Updated therapy plan with new focuses
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Clear communication about progress and next steps
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Documentation for you, doctors and insurance companies if applicable
Your advantage: You see what has improved – not just on paper, but in your real life.
Why the MWS Score?
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Holistic: Body, psyche and everyday life in focus
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Transparent : Progress becomes visible and understandable
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Individual: Each plan is tailored to you
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Suitable for everyday use: Relevance for work, family, leisure and self-employment
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Evidence-based: Developed by MWS-Physio founder
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Health insurance-friendly: Clear documentation for prescriptions and extensions
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Added value for all stakeholders: patients, doctors, insurance companies
