Sports physiotherapy is a specialized form of physiotherapy that focuses on preventing,
treatment and rehabilitation of injuries that occur during sports or physical activity. A
Sports physiotherapist works with both recreational and professional athletes, but also with people who after
want to become active again after an injury or surgery. The goal is to promote recovery and
to allow athletes to return to their sporting level as safely as possible.
The sports physiotherapist has extensive knowledge of anatomy, physiology and biomechanics
of the human body, as well as the specific demands of different sports. After the
First consultation will include a physical examination and the factors that can influence recovery will be discussed.
obstacles analyzed together with you. Consider the training load, sports footwear and
the influence of a previous injury.
Treatment may consist of exercise therapy, mobilizations, strength and coordination training, taping, and
advice on training structure, recovery, and injury prevention. In addition, the sports physiotherapist plays a role
an important role in guiding rehabilitation processes after operations on the knee, for example,
ankle or shoulder. You will be guided according to the appropriate treatment protocols
during rehabilitation.
Prevention is an important part of sports physiotherapy. Through screening and
Training advice helps the therapist prevent injuries and improve sports performance. In short,
Sports physiotherapy combines medical knowledge, training and guidance to keep athletes healthy, strong and
to keep sustainably active.
Marco Verhoeff is a sports physiotherapist, played korfball and indoor football and has been active for more than 20 years
An active runner. He has run 10 marathons and coaches athletes at Dupont/Chemours in Dordrecht.
Sports physiotherapy is freely accessible. You do not need a referral from a doctor for the
treatment of your sports injury.