Due to the measures taken by COVID-19, we are still obliged to work from home as much as possible. Perhaps you already miss that nice office desk chair? Or your work desk? Or perhaps the exercise during a home working day? More and more physical ailments are arising from working from home. A major cause of this is incorrect...
We all know that smoking is not good for your health. However, how does smoking actually affect your body? This month is Stoptober! For us as physiotherapists, a reason to point out to you why being a smoker does a lot of positive things to your body if you decide to quit. Did...
The human anatomy is a wonderful phenomenon with a lot to learn and discover about. Today, we take a look at the elbow nerve (nervus ulnaris) and the injury caused by overuse on this nerve, namely cyclist's hand. Does cyclist's hand only occur in cyclists? How do you recognise this complaint and how can you...
In these days of corona, we suddenly dwell much more on what is actually the difference between a virus and a bacterium. We are required to wash or disinfect our hands frequently, but isn't this something that only kills bacteria? In this article, we explain why it's still...
Just as a warm-up is an essential part of your training or workout, so should a cool-down be. Yet (sports) physiotherapist Sander still often sees that this is forgotten. In this new blog, you can read more about the importance of a good cool-down and what important functions it has on your body. What...
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...