The internet is omniscient. In the enormous amount of information available, you can find an answer to any question. It is important, however, that you ask the right question and that you can judge the (often divergent) answers according to their value, so that you do not draw the wrong conclusions about your complaints or even start working with incorrect...
Cycling is healthy and good for fitness! About 17 million people live in the Netherlands, but collectively we have as many as 25 million bicycles. Globally, we are therefore labelled as a true cycling nation. Through all weathers or only when the weather is nice, for fun or to work; almost all of us cycle! And cycling...
Do you have a complaint, condition or injury that makes it harder for you to move? If so, you may need physiotherapy. If you would like to work on your recovery or rehabilitation from home after surgery or trauma, we can help you remotely, via an e-consult. Now, of course, one condition is another...
Your physical fitness determines how fit you feel. There is a lot of talk about the importance of fitness even in these times. But what are the benefits of good fitness? Why should you build up your fitness slowly? And why does your accumulated fitness decline so quickly when you stop exercising? The...
Due to the coronavirus, physiotherapy has looked very different in a short time. We will treat at all locations again from tomorrow, but also by video call if required. Especially at this time, physiotherapy is essential during the recovery process of corona patients. The Radboud UMC concludes this in a treatment recommendation. In this article, we explain...
Because of the measures around the coronavirus, people are moving less. Activities are cancelled, groceries are delivered at home, sports clubs are closed and people sit at home much more. You would like to exercise but you will wonder to what extent this is responsible. In this article, you will read the answers to some questions about sports and exercise in the...
From the press conference on 23 March, it was further emphasised that the use of physiotherapy is and remains necessary precisely in these times to relieve GPs and hospitals and continue to help you reduce and remedy physical complaints. The movement care we provide through physiotherapy, however, will mostly be online,...
Many Dutch people are working at home because of the coronavirus. During all those hours you spend working at the kitchen table, do think about your posture. We have a clear message for you: don't stare at your screen for too long! With good posture and some exercise, you can help prevent back and/or neck pain. ...
With all of us concerned with limiting health risks, it is important to know what you can do yourself to maintain your resistance. While the following suggestions are no guarantee that you won't get the virus, they are simple ways to take care of yourself as best you can. Tip 1:...
To prevent the spread of the coronavirus, the RIVM asks people to work at home and avoid social contacts where possible. All sports clubs and gyms are now closed. However, it is very important to keep moving enough, especially now! We share with you some tips on how to keep fit even from home,...