Osteoarthritis and other rheumatic diseases are conditions that cause pain in the joints. Both conditions affect your daily life and making (to the eye) simple movements. This is why they are often confused with each other. Yet they are two different conditions. But what exactly is the difference between these conditions?....
Do you also always notice after the summer holidays that sports at your club become more difficult? Then you are not the only one. During the summer break, sports at your club often do not take place and then you are less active. For example, after the summer holidays you notice that you get tired faster when running...
The older you get, the more often you have to deal with it: stiff muscles. After a day of weeding in the garden, for example. The next morning, you discover exactly where the muscles you used are because they feel stiff and sore. Quite normal. However, do you notice that you are increasingly suffering from painful...
Swimming is more than just a fun activity. In fact, it is excellent for both your physical and mental health. The benefits extend far beyond improving your fitness. Compared to other sports, it is less harmful and you get a full-body workout at the same time. You train both your lower and upper body....
We all know the current image on the street... Almost everyone is looking down at his/her phone. And when working at home and studying in this day and age, we sit in the same posture at our computer for long periods of time. Postures that are not so good for us. This can be a cause of back pain. But how do you prevent back pain....
Osteoporosis, as osteoporosis is also called, is associated with old age and is often thought to be a typical female ailment. These are fables. Osteoporosis can occur at both younger and older ages, and in both men and women. Of the approximately 1 million people with osteoporosis, about 30% are men. It therefore occurs...
Almost all of us experience it at some point in our lives: going through the back. But what actually happens? Why does it happen and what can you do about it? Read here the 4 tips to prevent back failure and what you can do if it does go wrong....
As physiotherapists, we always encourage our patients to keep moving. It is healthy, it is good for the body's mobility and it also contributes to your mental well-being. But healthy eating is just as important to incorporate into your daily routine. Are you curious about how exercise and...
Back pain in sports is common and can greatly hinder your workouts. Not only pain, but also stiffness in the back or hips can cause this. Do you have back pain while exercising? Read in this article what can cause you back pain and how to get rid of it....
Every year, about 75% of runners suffer an injury. This is quite a number, but there are also many different types of injuries. This makes it more likely that you will have to deal with one. Are you (unfortunately) familiar with having a running injury? Or are you an avid runner and...