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Foot complaints

In the past 30 years we have gained a lot of knowledge in rehabilitating people with foot complaints after surgery, but also with foot injuries without surgery.
Foot complaints

Foot complaints are common and can be treated well with fysiotherapy. Click here to make an appointment.

Our approach

During the intake, the fysiotherapist together with you to the possible cause of the complaints. A recovery plan is then drawn up.

Treatments

The treatment is aimed at improving the load capacity of the foot.

Everything about Foot complaints

Foot complaints can be caused by overload, trauma or surgery. A common foot complaint is heel spurs. You then have pain in the foot at the level of the heel bone on the underside of the foot. This complaint can be treated well with fysiotherapy.

 

In addition, a deviating position of the big toe (hallux valgus) is common. The big toe is then pointed too much towards the other toes and causes pain in the area of ​​the big toe. Fysiotherapy is the preferred method of treatment. If treatment is unsuccessful, surgery by an orthopedic surgeon may be considered.

 

A fracture of one of the metatarsal bones is also common. Fysiotherapy is important to improve the load capacity when you come out of the cast or have been prescribed a period of rest by the treating physician.

 

We have developed foot care plans especially for people with foot complaints. The care plan is a personal treatment plan, in which your treatment process is precisely tailored to your complaints. After performing a number of tests and completing questionnaires, it is determined which care plan is most suitable for you. There are special test and measurement instruments to measure the effects of your treatment.

Specific Foot Complaints

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Foot operations

Want to know more about rehabilitation after foot surgery? Read more on this page or make an appointment with one of our fysiotherapists.

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Heel spur

Want to know more about rehabilitation after a heel spur? Read more on this page or make an appointment with one of our fysiotherapists.

Other complaints?

If your complaint is not listed on our site, please contact us. Based on a conversation and physical examination, assess what may be the matter. Then we can draw up a plan of action with you.

Our approach

During the intake, the complaint is mapped out on the basis of a short interview and physical examination. After that, a treatment plan will be discussed with you, after which the treatment will start. Evaluations are carried out at regular intervals during the rehabilitation process. These tests consist of tests and/or questionnaires, which are discussed with you. Subsequently, the further treatment plan is outlined.
Intake

During the intake, your foot problem will be mapped out on the basis of an interview and physical examination. The findings will be discussed with you.

Treatment plan

If you have foot complaints you will be treated according to one of our care plans. They have been specially developed for foot complaints and show good results.

Therapy

If you have foot complaints you will be treated according to one of our care plans. They have been specially developed for foot complaints and show good results.

Measuring moments

Tests are taken at fixed times and questionnaires are completed to monitor your rehabilitation. The outcome is evaluated and the treatment plan adjusted if necessary.

Treatments for Foot complaints

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Exercise therapy

During the exercise therapy we look for shortcomings and/or limitations that are present at that moment: mobility, balance, coordination, strength endurance, strength and speed. They differ per individual. You therefore receive exercise therapy that is tailored to your needs.

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Gait analysis and/or shoe advice

During the gait analysis, your old shoes will be assessed. You have to walk up and down in front of the camera a few times to film and analyze your walking pattern. You then walk barefoot in front of the camera several times and, if necessary, in corrected shoes to judge the difference. The gait pattern is then assessed frame by frame to determine whether there is compensation from the feet, knees and/or hip/pelvis and appropriate shoe advice can be given.

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Manual therapy

The aim of manual therapy is on the one hand to improve the functioning of the joints and on the other hand to improve your posture and movements. To this end, the manual therapist uses a number of specific techniques that can be applied in the joints.

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Dry Needling

Dry needling is the insertion of a 'dry' needle (without the addition of medication) into the affected muscle(s). The treatment often results in pain relief and improved mobility of the affected muscles and joints.

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Mulligan concept

The Mulligan concept is a safe and effective way of mobilizing joints. The therapy is pain-free, should give immediate improvement, which improvement should last for a long time.

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Medical Taping Concept

We regularly tap according to the concept of medical taping to achieve a long-term effect of the treatment.

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Ultrasound

Using ultrasound, we can assess the tendons and muscles that may be involved in the complaint. This ensures that the treatment can be better tailored to the structure that is affected.

Make an appointment?

You can reach us by phone or email via the telephone number or registration form below. Clearly state the complaint. Then we make an appointment with a specialist fysiotherapist.