Early in his career as a physiotherapist, Matthias Straub (ZHAW) realized that successful treatment involves far more than resolving individual symptoms. In his work with patients - from competitive sports to injury rehabilitation - he repeatedly observed how biological, psychological, and social factors are inextricably intertwined.

 

His research on movement and functional disorders, including at the Zurich University of Applied Sciences, deepened this understanding. He learned the importance of actively involving patients, jointly defining goals, and making progress measurable.

 

Based on this conviction, Matthias developed the MWS Score from scratch – an innovative analysis and monitoring tool that precisely measures individual health and fitness levels, visualizes progress, and guides therapy and training plans based on data. The MWS Score indicates whether physical performance is age-appropriate, whether there is an increased risk of sports injuries, and how nursing home admission can be avoided if possible. This tool became the centerpiece of his holistic approach.

 

In 2025, he turned his vision into reality: By founding MWS Physio, he created a place where people receive personalized, sustainable support at every stage of life, with the goal of securing long-term mobility, strength, and quality of life. Here, his clinical experience, scientific expertise, the development of the MWS Score, and his passion for modern physiotherapy flow into every treatment.