Fysiotherapie-Otterspoor

About Fysiotherapie-Otterspoor

Fysiotherapie Otterspoor is a physiotherapy practice in Assen. The practice supports people with stress and tension complaints, persistent pain and complaints that limit daily life.

Areas of focus

The practice focuses on complaints and limitations that affect movement and daily functioning.

• Stress and tension complaints
• Persistent or chronic pain
• Reduced physical capacity
• Building confidence in movement
• Complaints related to MS
• Residual effects after a CVA (stroke)

Approach

After registration, an initial consultation covers the complaints, daily life and the desired changes. A personal goal and suitable treatment and exercises are discussed together; the client helps decide on next steps.

Treatment

Treatment takes place in the treatment room and focuses on physical functioning and confidence in movement. Exercises are tailored to the person's abilities and the balance between exertion and recovery.

• Relaxation and breathing exercises
• Learning to relax during exertion
• Exercises to build physical capacity step by step
• Mindful movement
• Exercises for posture, body awareness and body image
• Visualisations
• Heart coherence training or calm breathing
• Information about pain, tension and the body's protective system
• NOI Protectometer as an aid

Goals

Treatment can help people recognise physical signals earlier, gradually increase their activities and better manage pain, fatigue or overexertion.

• Learning to notice the body better
• Recognising tension and physical signals earlier
• Building more confidence in movement
• Experiencing a better balance between exertion and recovery
• Resuming important activities

Practical information

A GP referral is usually not needed for physiotherapy. Reimbursement depends on the health insurance policy and any supplementary insurance.