Bursitis of the shoulder is a painful condition that is not age-related, but becomes more common as you get older. Bursitis of the shoulder can have many different causes. It is often caused by a repetitive movement, such as throwing. This causes friction in the upper part of the shoulder. What is bursitis of…
Archive interview from 2019. For the current line-up at FRISKFYSIO, please visit our team page. This month, we’re introducing another one of our professionals! What’s the therapist really like? Are they sporty themselves, and what hobbies do they have outside of work? We asked our colleague Kelsey these questions in our quick-fire Q&A! Role:…
Hyperventilation… A medical term for breathing too quickly. On average, adults breathe ten times a minute. With hyperventilation, this is more than double that. When this happens, too much carbon dioxide is expelled from your body and too much oxygen is taken in. In cases of acute hyperventilation, you may feel short of breath and have the sensation that you…
Do you enjoy puns and sayings? The Dutch language has a wealth of proverbs, sayings and idioms. To keep it close to home, we’ve picked out the best proverbs for you that relate to the back (and more). An ode to the Dutch language. Proverbs about backs Proverb: Money doesn’t grow on…
Archive interview from 2019. For the current line-up at FRISKFYSIO, please visit our team page. You already know, of course, that our colleagues are professionals. But what lies behind the therapist themselves? Are they a bit sporty themselves, and what hobbies do they have outside of work? We asked our colleague Daan these questions in our quick-fire Q&A! You…
Neck problems are very common. Examples include: neck pain; osteoarthritis; poor posture; neck injuries and a slipped disc. You may experience neck problems due to conditions that affect your muscles, such as poor posture whilst sleeping. A technical term for this is ‘cervical complaints’. What are neck complaints? These complaints are often associated with a dull ache. Sometimes this pain gets worse because…
Do you experience a burning, stabbing pain on the outside of your knee whilst exercising? This may be a sign of runner’s knee. This injury mainly affects runners and cyclists because they train (too) much. How can you recognise runner’s knee? The pain builds up gradually whilst exercising. As the pain becomes increasingly severe, it is impossible to…
We’ve noticed in our practice that our clients, as well as referring practitioners and other partners, sometimes find it difficult to get a clear picture of exactly what a physiotherapist can do and for which conditions you can – or cannot – see a physiotherapist. We understand that better than anyone! After all, there is no other…
As back specialists, we cannot say it often enough, but adopting the right posture is very important to prevent back pain. More and more often, we see people coming into the practice who suffer from back pain when sitting, standing or lying down for long periods of time. This, while these complaints can often be easily prevented by adopting the right posture...
Once again this year, the sun is doing its very best to break one heat record after another. During this heatwave, it’s very important that you keep active in a sensible way. Here are 5 tips to make your training as enjoyable and sensible as possible this summer! Staying well-hydrated is important when exercising in…
