Our Goal

Pain or difficulty with movement is the most common complaint at the physiotherapist. These complaints can be the result of trauma, surgery, “overuse” or develop gradually unnoticed. In cases of trauma or after surgery, cause and effect are often easy to identify. In the other two cases, it is often more difficult to determine why the body is protesting or not functioning properly.

Our goal is to help you move pain-free and without limitations within a limited number of treatment sessions. This is achieved through manual treatment, exercises, and training. Additionally, we aim to support recovery by providing knowledge about the origin and healing of movement-related complaints.

Cause

It’s possible that incorrect movement execution can alter the motion pattern in a joint. As a result, tendons, ligaments, and muscles are loaded differently. Over time, this can lead to movement-related complaints. It makes no sense to only treat the painful muscle or tendon with a device or massage, or to randomly strengthen muscles through fitness. In all cases, “the why” must be identified and treated. Only addressing the root cause can lead to lasting improvement of the complaint.

Approach

In many cases, the cause of movement restriction lies within a joint. Resolving this restriction will initiate improvement. If the cause of the problem lies in movement patterns or workplace setup, improvement can be achieved through movement guidance. Workplace-related advice is also very common.

Treatment

In most cases, treatments will largely consist of mobilization techniques to restore movement to a poorly functioning joint. Additionally, the treatment includes a substantial amount of exercise therapy and training. Massage and the use of devices are only implemented when the recovery of a muscle, ligament, or tendon requires extra support.

Mobilization Techniques

With our mobilization techniques, we aim to directly influence joint movements, addressing all aspects of motion. Manual therapists may opt for manipulation techniques, and some physiotherapists have chosen to mobilize using the so-called Dam method. DAM stands for Three-dimensional Arthrokinematic Mobilization techniques, where three-dimensional indicates the possible directions of movement, Arthrokinematic refers to movements within the joint, and mobilization is self-explanatory. This method of movement is a very gentle and non-stressful approach for the patient, closely related to manual therapy.