Joint cracking is a common habit. We crack our knuckles, fingers, toes, backs and even our necks. But not everyone does it for the same reason. Some of us do it to relieve the pressure we feel in our shoulders or neck or in response to stress. In this article, we discuss...
That physiotherapy can help you recover from injuries and physical complaints, you already knew. But did you also know that we can help you make everyday life easier? It may sound logical, but when you move better, everyday life becomes easier too. Below are 6 ways physiotherapy can help you...
Although our country is doing well in terms of the number of Corona infections, we are still expected to work from home as much as possible. Do you notice that you are starting to suffer from wrist, arm, neck or shoulder pain due to working a lot from home? If so, this could indicate RSI. RSI (repetitive strain injury) is a collective term...
Today we take a look at human anatomy, highlighting the joints. After all, joints have a very important function. They make sure we can move. From walking to moving your arms. They are an important part of our musculoskeletal system. But what exactly is the function of joints...
With many people working from home as much as possible, a lot of attention is being paid to proper working posture. But have you ever considered that, on average, you spend about as long at your desk as you do in bed? Time to think about your sleeping posture. Because a good...
The terraces are (partly) open again, which means you can 'finally' start having a drink outside again. This freedom might invite you to consume (quite a bit of) alcohol right away. Are you also actively exercising (again) at the same time? Then we would still advise you to be careful with your alcohol consumption. Despite that...
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...
Tendonitis is a painful and persistent injury to the tendon. The tendon is a type of ligament that connects muscles to a bone. When this ligament is overloaded, it can tear, causing irritation. In this case, we talk about tendinitis (tendinopathy). Actually, tendinitis does not involve...
The new health insurance policies have been announced. It is now possible to switch health insurance for 2020. A calculation by Zorgwijzer shows that the health insurance policies have become slightly more expensive but the differences between them are still considerable! For instance, the difference between the cheapest and most expensive health insurance on an annual basis is as much as...