We often think we exercise enough, but do we? CBS research has shown that only 44 per cent of Dutch people meet the exercise guidelines. The importance of exercise for the health of our bodies is clear. Therefore, in this blog, we explain why it is so healthy, what...
Hypo or hyper? Every body reacts differently to sports and exercise; for people with diabetes, this improves insulin sensitivity, reducing blood sugar levels. 1 in 14 Dutch people suffer from diabetes. It is another word for diabetes; there is too much sugar in your blood. While exercising, it can be...
28 May is here again: the summer break for many sports clubs. During this nationwide halt, no matches are played and there are no training sessions. So you can go on holiday or recover from an injury. Still, you want to get back on the pitch fit after the summer. Our physiotherapist Keren has...
Do you ever suffer from severe lower back pain that suddenly seems to 'kick in'? We often refer to this as 'going through the back', but the correct name is lumbago. A very annoying pain that can severely restrict your freedom of movement. Wondering how lumbago occurs and what you can do yourself? We will...
Sport and exercise with Parkinson's disease is quite a challenge. Nevertheless, it is very important for people with Parkinson's disease to keep up enough exercise, as it improves mobility and balance. If you have Parkinson's and would like to know how you can still maintain an active and healthy quality of life through sport and exercise,...
The summer season is ideally suited for taking beautiful long cycling trips. Even if you are not an experienced cyclist, you can easily cover long distances with an electric bike nowadays. However, cycling fun is not so obvious for everyone. In fact, many (inexperienced) cyclists suffer from saddle sores. In order to give all cycling fans a nice and pain-free cycling summer anyway,...
Pregnancy is a special and beautiful moment in a woman's life, but pelvic pain is a common occurrence during pregnancy. What can you do to reduce pelvic pain? We tell you more about this. When do you experience lower back pain and pelvic pain during pregnancy? During pregnancy, the...
When we think of hypermobility, we quickly think of someone who is incredibly limber. Yet it is possible that people who are hypermobile actually feel stiff and suffer from overworked tendons and muscles more quickly. In that case, we speak of hypermobility syndrome (HMS). In this blog, we tell you more about hypermobility and HMS and read...
Do you enjoy walking, but do you regularly get back pain while hiking? That can spoil the fun of hiking considerably. Fortunately, these complaints are often easy to solve. In this blog, we would like to share with you six tips to prevent back pain while hiking. But first the advantages of hiking on...
What position do you sleep in? Do you wake up refreshed and ready for bed, or do you sometimes suffer from a stiff neck or back when getting up? If so, it makes sense to check your sleeping posture. After all, incorrect posture can lead to various physical complaints. Do you have...