Umberto Borghi

Licensed Physiotherapist and Medical Athletic Coach

Education and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Physiotherapy, University of Lugano
• Over 2,500 hours of practical experience in various clinics and facilities
• Currently Lead Physiotherapist in a practice near Zurich

Further Training and Specializations

• Pelvic floor training certification in Winterthur
• Multiple qualification courses in Dry Needling, Winterthur
• FIFA Diploma in “Football Medicine”
• Certificate of Advanced Studies (CAS) as a Medical Athletic Coach at SUPSI University in Landquart
• Specialist in Athletics, Basketball and Triathlon

Professional Experience

• Support for amateur and professional athletes, including the first team of FC Rapperswil-Jona
• Individualized care for people of all ages aiming to improve mobility, relieve pain, and enhance physical well-being
• Extensive experience in rehabilitation and prevention for individuals aiming to regain quality of life after surgery or injury

Personal Strengths

• Dynamic, empathetic, organized, and professional
• Fluent in Italian, German, English, and Spanish
• Passionate about guiding people on their journey to improved mental and physical well-being

Motto
“Let’s train together to boost your health and quality of life!”

Sofia Trento

Licensed Physiotherapist & BSc in

Sport Sciences

Education and Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Physiotherapy, University of Padua, Italy
• Bachelor's Degree in Sport Sciences (3-year programme), University of Padua, Italy
• SRK-recognised Physiotherapist (Switzerland)

Areas of Expertise and Treatment Focus

• Classical massage therapy for relieving muscle tension, reducing pain and promoting recovery
• Manual lymphatic drainage for the treatment of lymphoedema and to support recovery following surgery or injury
• Pelvic floor rehabilitation for the prevention and treatment of pelvic floor dysfunction in both women and men
• Sports physiotherapy and rehabilitation following sports injuries
• Orthopaedic and musculoskeletal physiotherapy
• Active exercise therapy, injury prevention and functional rehabilitation

Professional Experience

• Experience in treating athletes of various performance levels, including collaboration with athletics clubs in Italy, such as Atletica Cittadella.

• Experience in orthopaedic and musculoskeletal rehabilitation, treating both acute and chronic conditions.

• Individualised treatment for patients of all ages, with the goal of reducing pain, improving mobility and enabling a safe return to daily life, work and sports activities.

Personal Strengths

• Friendly, empathetic, motivating and professional
• Evidence-based, individualised and patient-centred approach to treatment
• Passion for prevention, rehabilitation and functional movement
• Fluent in Italian, German and English

Official Sponsor of Juniores FC Urdorf from 2026

Starting in 2026, Physio Challenge will become the official sponsor and supporter of Juniores FC Urdorf. This partnership is part of a long-term project aimed at supporting young athletes in a healthy and sustainable development pathway, combining injury prevention, performance enhancement, and proper recovery management.
As a sports-oriented physiotherapy practice, our goal is not only to provide financial support, but also to share medical expertise, movement education, and professional guidance. We aim to help young players build strong foundations for long-term athletic development, both on and off the field.

Physio Challenge x UHC Uitikon Waldegg

We are proud to officially announce that from 2026, Physio Challenge will be the official physiotherapy partner and sponsor of Unihockey Club Uitikon Waldegg.

We strongly believe in sport, prevention, and performance. Supporting athletes and teams on their journey toward health, development, and peak performance is at the core of our mission.

We look forward to this collaboration and to moving forward together both on and off the field.

Hopp Uitikon Waldegg!