Wat is Sports Physiotherapy and what does the  Sports Physiotherapist do?

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The sports physiotherapist is a physiotherapist who has specialised in sports and athletes. After studying physiotherapy, he further trained as a sports physiotherapist. This is a 4-year study after basic physiotherapy training. As a result, he knows what demands a sport makes on the body, what exercise does to us and he knows what motivates athletes.

This enables him to advise, treat and guide you in the field of sports and health. This does not only apply in a medical setting – if the doctor refers you. You can make an appointment directly with the sports physiotherapist yourself. Which appointment or treatment is eligible for reimbursement depends on your insurance.

Novice athletes – advice and guidance

Many people want to do sports or exercise, but are not sure how. Perhaps you recognise this. Perhaps it has been a long time since you last exercised, you have gained weight over time, or it is simply not so easy to start exercising because of your disability or chronic illness.

The sports physiotherapist can help you choose an activity that suits you. He is an expert on the human body, especially when it comes to sports and exercise. He can tell you what you can do and how you can do it. In other words, he gives advice and can also guide you.

Sporters – advice and guidance

You play sport and enjoy it! You play competitively and are fanatical every match, or maybe you run twice a week for yourself with the plan to one day run a (half) marathon.

Does it ever occur to you to wonder whether you are doing well? Are you training effectively enough? Whether you drink enough while touring every Sunday morning? Does it start to dizzying you when you need to buy new running shoes and you get conflicting advice? Are you pregnant and would like to keep exercising for as long as possible?

Don’t wait until you have an injury, ask for advice if you feel ‘something’ in your shoulder with every serve. Have a look at the position of your ankles if you often limp and ask what shoes are best to wear or what brace to use.

Submit your training schedule in preparation for the marathon to the sports physiotherapist and check that you are not running too fast (or too slow!). The sports physiotherapist has a large network within sports and sports coaching. You will reap the benefits of this, as he can in turn refer you to other experts, e.g. a running shoe shop, a dietician.

Injured athletes – treatment and guidance

If you are injured, you naturally want to return to your sport. The sports physiotherapist will assess your injury and work with you to create a treatment and training plan tailored to your sport, physical capacity and personal goals.

During treatment, you will also receive advice on how to stay active and maintain your fitness within your current capabilities. Your return to sport will be gradually adjusted according to your recovery.

If your injury is complex or requires specific attention, the sports physiotherapist can make use of a sports medical network. When appropriate, you may be advised to consult a sports physician or another relevant healthcare professional.

Fysiotherapie in Den Haag Centrum Buurtschap 2005

Physiotherapy The Hague Centre