What if exercise is a little off?

Over 1.5 million people in the Netherlands experience complaints of the musculoskeletal system (the skeleton and our joints and muscles) and suffer daily. This is not surprising, as we are getting older and older. On top of that, our region has an above-average ageing population. So musculoskeletal complaints are particularly common among us. They are annoying complaints, but can often be remedied. That is why Amstelland has created a special care programme for these complaints, in which GPs, physiotherapists and orthopaedists collaborate.

I have complaints, now what? - The physiotherapist as 1st specialist

The physiotherapist is the primary specialist in our region. Do you have any questions? If so, contact the physiotherapist first for an appointment. The physiotherapist checks whether a consultation with the GP is necessary. The GPs and physiotherapists have made agreements on this.

Note! check your health insurance carefully. Does your health insurance cover physiotherapy? And how much/how often?
Physiotherapy often sits not in the standard package. Therefore, check your health insurance first so you know where you stand.

What can I expect?

Good care in the right place. The best guidance to support you with your symptoms, and preferably help you get rid of your problems. Who and what is needed for this is coordinated by your care providers, who are familiar with the regional orthopaedics care programme. Together and in consultation with you, we determine the best way to reduce or eliminate your musculoskeletal complaints.

Getting started

You yourself play the most important role in the process towards recovery from your complaints! You discuss them with the physiotherapist, who will draw up an appropriate exercise programme and guide you through it, aimed at recovering from the symptoms. We achieve great results! Should the symptoms persist, your own physiotherapist and GP will guide you towards a follow-up programme for which the exercise programme is the best starting point.