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What therapies are available for neck hernia?

Bij een nekhernia helpt het meestal om binnen uw mogelijkheden te blijven bewegen. Fysiotherapie kan u ondersteunen met passend bewegingsadvies en een geleidelijke opbouw van activiteiten. Veel klachten nemen in de loop van enkele maanden af. Krijgt u plotseling duidelijk minder kracht in een arm, hand of been, moeite met lopen of problemen met plassen…

What are the benefits of exercise therapy for back pain?

Exercise therapy helps strengthen back muscles, improve posture and reduce back pain.

How does medical taping work for sports injuries?

Kinesiology tape can be used as a complementary treatment for a sports injury if it helps you. A proven effect on healing or swelling has not been demonstrated for every injury. We focus primarily on assessing whether the tape helps you function better; exercises and advice on physical activity remain important.

Can physiotherapy help rehabilitation after shoulder surgery?

Yes, we offer targeted mobilisation and strength exercises to restore shoulder function after surgery.

What is trigger point therapy and when is it applied?

Trigger point therapy focuses on relieving tense muscle knots and is often used for chronic pain.

What treatments are effective for a muscle tear?

With a muscle tear, rest, controlled movement and exercise therapy help promote recovery.

How does physiotherapy help with knee osteoarthritis?

Physiotherapy helps knee osteoarthritis by muscle strengthening, mobilisation and reducing pain and stiffness.

What is the difference between manual therapy and regular physiotherapy?

Manual therapy focuses on joint mobility, while regular physiotherapy focuses on muscle strength and general movement.

How can physiotherapy help with a pinched nerve?

Treatment depends on where a nerve is being irritated or pinched, and what is causing it. Physiotherapy can help by providing advice, suitable exercises and guidance on managing physical activity, but it does not always relieve the pressure on a nerve. Have any new or worsening loss of strength or sensation assessed by a doctor.

What treatment methods are used for tennis elbow?

Een tenniselleboog gaat meestal vanzelf over, maar herstel kan maanden duren. Blijf uw arm gebruiken binnen wat haalbaar is en pas activiteiten aan die veel pijn geven. Een fysiotherapeut kan u begeleiden bij het doseren en geleidelijk opbouwen van de belasting. Het is niet zeker dat fysiotherapie het herstel versnelt. Shockwave, dry needling of massage…