A working day at the office can easily lead to a lack of exercise. Long hours at your desk, endless meetings and screen time make it difficult to get enough exercise. Yet staying active is essential for both your physical and mental health. Fortunately, there are simple ways to incorporate exercise into your working day, without having to...
Imagine running a car immediately at high speed without warming it up first - it wouldn't last long. It works the same way with your body. If you immediately start exercising intensely, your body does not have time to prepare for the effort. In this...
Do you ever feel like there is a colony of ants running through your legs? This often happens in the evening or at night. It seems impossible to sit or lie still and you feel like you have to run around in circles to get rid of this annoying 'itch'. You suffer from restless legs, also known as...
The days are getting longer, the sun is shining again and that means only one thing: getting active outdoors! Whether you are training for your summer body, the (coastal) marathon or just want to keep moving, there are plenty of cool sports to explore. In this blog, we highlight a few fun sports for...
We live in a busy world where stress often plays a major role. One of the most effective ways to reduce stress is through regular exercise. In this blog, you will discover how regular exercise can improve your mental well-being and what role our physiotherapists can play in this process. Why is exercise essential for...
You get up from the sofa and hear a snap in your knee. Yet you don't need to fear this right away. Everyone experiences a creaking or snapping knee from time to time. But what causes this sound? Is it something to worry about? In this blog, we take a closer look at the causes...
What do you use social media for? Probably to chat with friends on Snapchat or WhatsApp, check TikToks or follow the latest trends. Sounds familiar, right? But fair is fair: we all know that moment when you notice you have already scrolled too long again, are afraid of missing something important (FOMO)...
Exercising is good for your health and can contribute to a fitter body and a better mental state. But just as too little exercise can be harmful, too much exercise can also have negative consequences. It is important to listen to your body's signals to prevent overtraining and recover in time....
Do you experience pain under your kneecap during or after exercise? Does your knee feel stiff and swollen even during daily activities? If so, you might have jumper's knee, also known as jumper's knee. In this blog, you will read more about where the name jumper's knee comes from, how to...
During the holidays, you may have been wonderfully active with friends or family. Cosy activities like decorating the Christmas tree and other winter activities provided plenty of exercise. Have you been a little too enthusiastically active? If so, you may have strained your muscle and your holidays may have been disrupted in the process....