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The knee – it seems such an obvious part of our body. Until something goes wrong. Only then do we notice how important this joint is in everything we do: walking, bending over, cycling, exercising, climbing stairs, or simply standing upright. The knee carries us through life. And that is precisely why this joint deserves attention today. Especially when it hurts.
From experience we understand how limiting knee complaints can be. Whether you are young and exercise intensively, or older and notice that daily activities no longer go smoothly: knee pain affects us all at a different time and in a unique way.
Knee complaints can arise acutely, for example due to a fall or twist during sports, but can also build up slowly due to overload, incorrect posture and wear and tear. As a result of your complaints, you may need surgery on your knee.
The knee is a hinge joint. This means that the mobility of the knee consists of stretching and bending. Just like the hinge of a door opens and closes.
If we look further at the anatomy of the knee, the upper leg is straight on the shin bone. The bottom of your thigh consists of two spheres and the top of the shin is a plateau. Both surfaces contain cartilage, a sliding layer between joints.
The knee must bear quite a bit of weight. That is why there are two soft, crescent-shaped cushions between your thigh and your shin. Both meniscus.
The meniscus ensures that the upper leg is in a cup. In collaboration with your cruciate ligament, inner tube, and outer band, it ensures that your thigh does not slide off your shin.
Then you still have your kneecap. The kneecap acts as a lever for the muscles, making it easier to transfer the forces to, for example, extend your thigh.
Next to the tibia there is another bone, your fibula. If we roll a roll of cling film around this a several times, the hairstyle, we have a complete knee joint.
A common complaint in the knee is Patella Femoral pain syndrome. Loosely translated as kneecap-thigh pain syndrome. The cooperation of the bones and muscles is no longer ideal. As a result of this imbalance, a dormant complaint in the knee remains. No cause, varying complaints, and additional examination by means of an X-ray do not reveal any abnormalities.
Our physiotherapists, who are members of the North Brabant knee network, have further specialized in complaints in and around the knee. Pain is always a signal that should taken seriously. They are happy to take the time to listen to your story to start a process with you, so that you want to get back on the field as soon as possible, be able to play with the grandchildren without worries, or simply walk up the stairs again without pain.
Have a question?
Check our FAQ – you’ll quickly find answers to the most frequently asked questions.
In principle, you can go to the physiotherapist for all types of pain in the movable parts of the body. Depending on whether the pain is in the muscles, ligaments, and tendons, or in the harder parts of the body such as your spine or joints, it determines which therapist you should visit.
Read moreIf you have a complaint related to the musculoskeletal system that you believe a physiotherapist can help with, in most cases, you do not need a referral for physiotherapy. This applies regardless of whether the complaint concerns your muscles, joints, tendons, or ligaments.
Exceptions for a Physiotherapy Referral
Of course, there are exceptions where a referral for physiotherapy will required. This concerns chronic conditions that listed by the government. This list has created because chronic conditions often (partially) covered by the basic insurance.
When You’re Uncertain Whether You Need a Referral for Physiotherapy
If you are not sure whether you need a referral, the physiotherapist or our central office can always provide you with more information. Additionally, your health insurance policy will indicate whether a referral from your general practitioner or medical specialist is necessary for physiotherapy.
The cost of physiotherapy depends on how you are insured. If you are not insured for physiotherapy, you can view the rates in our pricing overview at the bottom of this page.
If you have additional insurance, it will always used first. If it fully used up or the coverage is insufficient, you will receive an invoice for your treatments.
Read moreYou can make an appointment by phone from Monday till Thursday between 7 a.m. and 8 p.m. and on Friday between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m.
