Welcome to Fysiofit The Hague
Our therapists are here to help you. Together we
working together with you to achieve positive on your health outcomes. aAll the information you need can be found in English below.
8 locations in The Hague
9,2 satisfaction rate
No waitlist, within 1 workday an appointment
English speaking therapists.
Online appointment
Via the link below, you will find the online booking portal. Note, this portal is in Dutch. Unfortunately we can’t translate this.
About
With multiple locations in The Hague, we are never far away. Alternatively, we offer
multiple other options to help you such as e-consultations and at home treatments*. Our experienced team is here to help you. With over 20 specialities, we always have a
therapist to suit your needs.
Our team of specialists is international. As well as supporting
diversity in health care, we know how important it can be to get treatment in your own language. With Dutch, English, Spanish, German and Arabic therapists, we are a
well known health care institute for expats in The Hague.
Specialties
Physiotherapy
Manual Therapy
Sports Physio
Psychosomatic physio
Exercise / hollistic therapy
Lung physio
Jaw physio
Physiotherapy is a broad field. At Fysiofit The Hague, we work together on your recovery. This may be after an accident, surgery, or another (pain-related) complaint that limits your movement. Our physiotherapists are here to help you. Our practice is known for its high customer satisfaction and low average number of treatments—meaning effective results are achieved in a short time.Many of our therapists also have a specialization. Think of manual therapy, sports physiotherapy, and more.
When?
You can contact a physiotherapist for information, advice, and treatment if you:
- have injuries or pain complaints, for example in your arms, legs, shoulders, or back
- need medical guidance for movement care due to a (chronic) condition
- need to rehabilitate after surgery or an accident, or build up fitness before an operation
Physiotherapy helps you recover faster and maintain optimal mobility.
For most complaints, you can visit a general physiotherapist. For specific issues or conditions, there are specialized physiotherapists. The physiotherapist is trained to make an accurate diagnosis. If the specialized physiotherapist has doubts, they will refer you to a (general) doctor.
How does it work?
During your first appointment, the physiotherapist will want to know exactly what your physical complaints are. This helps determine whether physiotherapy is appropriate or if you should first see your general practitioner. Such an in-depth conversation isn’t necessary if you’ve been referred by a GP or medical specialist.
Examination
If it’s clear that physiotherapy can help, you and your physiotherapist will explore the possible causes of your complaints together. They’ll also want to know your personal goals—what do you hope to achieve with treatment? What do you want to (re)gain the ability to do?
The physiotherapist will examine the affected body part and assess how your complaint or condition influences your posture and movement patterns.
Treatment
Once a diagnosis is made, the physiotherapist will discuss the treatment plan with you. The physiotherapy treatment is tailored to your personal situation and focused on the goal you want to achieve.
Manual therapists specialize in the examination and treatment of patients with complaints related to the spine and joints in the arms and legs. They observe how people move and work to improve joint function. As a result, movement becomes smoother again and pain is reduced. Manual therapists have completed a three-year postgraduate program in manual therapy after studying physiotherapy.
When?
You can consult a manual therapist for various complaints, such as:
- Head and neck pain (often combined with a stiff upper back)
- Neck pain (with or without radiating pain into the arm)
- Upper back issues with rib and chest pain
- Hip complaints
- Lower back pain (including if it radiates into the leg)
- Dizziness caused by neck movement
- Shoulder complaints (sometimes combined with neck issues)
- Pain and stiffness in the shoulder (Frozen shoulder)
- Tennis elbow
What’s the difference?
In short, physiotherapy focuses on the so-called softer parts of the body. This includes muscles, tendons, and ligaments, as well as limitations in body parts like the shoulder. Manual therapy, on the other hand, is aimed at the harder parts of the body, such as the spine and joints.
The sports physiotherapist plays an important role in prevention, education, and advice for anyone who participates in sports (whether professionally or recreationally) or wants to start exercising.
Sports physiotherapists treat people who want to return to work and/or sports after an illness or injury. They also guide and advise experienced athletes who want to perform at a high level. In practice, sports physiotherapists also work with other (vulnerable) groups, such as older adults and children, for whom sport is part of the therapy.
Most people who visit a sports physiotherapist do so for injuries to the knee, ankle, or shoulder. The therapy not only focuses on the recovery of these joints but can also aim to train the parts of the body that are still load-bearing.
For some physical complaints, no medical diagnosis can be made. This often leads to the assumption that the problem is psychological. Yet, there are real physical symptoms. Many people find this confusing. They go from doctor to doctor in search of answers—often without a satisfying result. In such situations, the help of a psychosomatic physiotherapist can make a big difference.
When?
Psychosomatic complaints are symptoms related to tension or stress for which no direct physical cause can be found. Examples include: fatigue, (unexplained) pain, dizziness, and headaches, but also muscle and joint pain, shortness of breath, heart palpitations, or pressure on the chest.
How does it work?
The goals of treatment may include:
- Encouraging behavioral change to cope with complaints in a different way
- Gaining insight into the cause of the complaints and the factors that maintain them
- Learning to relax and becoming aware of your breathing
- Doing exercises to gradually increase physical resilience
- Developing body awareness
- Learning to sense and respect your own boundaries (both physical and psychological)
- Understanding how you deal with your complaints in daily life
What is the difference?
A psychosomatic physiotherapist pays more attention than a general physiotherapist to both the mental and physical aspects that influence a person’s well-being. In cases of psychosomatic complaints, the balance between stress (load) and resilience (capacity) is often disrupted. The psychosomatic physiotherapist helps the client restore this balance—often through targeted exercises.
An exercise therapist advises, coaches, and guides you in improving your posture and movement habits. During treatment, the exercise therapist can, if desired, collaborate with your (general) practitioner, caregiver, or other healthcare providers.
What?
Together with the exercise therapist, you explore the cause of your complaints. The therapist observes how you stand and move, how you feel, and your daily activities. You’ll create a treatment plan together, based on what matters to you—your concerns, goals, and personal situation. You’ll learn what you can do yourself to prevent or manage complaints. The result? You become stronger, fitter, and more resilient.
When?
You can consult an exercise therapist for the following complaints:
- Neurological conditions (e.g., Multiple Sclerosis)
- Posture problems
- Work-related complaints
- Chronic pain
- Spinal disorders
- Age-related complaints
- Breathing issues and hyperventilation
- Tension headaches
- Sleep problems
What is the difference?
In the past, the difference between a physiotherapist and an exercise therapist was quite significant. Physiotherapy used to focus mainly on hands-on treatments, such as massages or mobilizations. Exercise therapy, on the other hand, involved hands-off treatment—primarily through exercises. This was essentially the biggest distinction between the two therapies.
Nowadays, these differences are less pronounced. Much research has been done on the effectiveness of hands-on versus hands-off treatments, and it has shown that not all hands-on methods are equally effective. As a result, physiotherapists now also provide more active treatments. It’s not uncommon to do exercises during physiotherapy or be given exercises to do at home. However, these may still be combined with hands-on techniques. In contrast, exercise therapists provide treatment exclusively in the form of exercise therapy.
Beyond the hands-on vs. hands-off distinction, there’s also a difference in philosophy. An exercise therapist aims to address the root cause of your complaints by analyzing your daily movement patterns. Exercise therapy originated from two different approaches: the Caesar method, which focuses mainly on relaxation, and the Mensendieck method, which emphasizes muscle activation. These two approaches have since merged into one professional group. Today, exercise therapy primarily focuses on posture-related exercises that you can perform independently during your daily activities.
Cardiovascular diseases and conditions of the lungs and airways are very common. These conditions have a major impact on quality of life. Research shows that expert guidance and training are essential for many common conditions, such as heart failure and COPD. The cardio, vascular, and pulmonary physiotherapist provides this specialized support and training.
Research shows that expert guidance and training are essential for common conditions such as heart failure and COPD. The cardio, vascular, and pulmonary physiotherapist provides this specialized support and training.
These physiotherapists help patients improve their physical condition through exercises and/or by teaching breathing techniques. These exercises give people a sense of regaining control over their condition. Physiotherapy also supports positive changes in lifestyle habits.
The orofacial physiotherapist is also known as a jaw physiotherapist or head physiotherapist. They help with problems involving the muscles and joints in the head or neck area, as well as the chewing system. Orofacial physiotherapists are trained in dental aspects, tinnitus (ringing in the ears), dizziness and the vestibular system, specific nerve disorders, **cancers in the head and neck region.
When?
Complaints treated by an orofacial physiotherapist include:
- Complaints in the head-neck area related to tension or stress
- Jaw clenching and teeth grinding (bruxism)
- Pain in the face, jaw, or head
- Ringing in the ears (tinnitus)
- Facial paralysis (Bell’s palsy)
- Non-specific facial pain
- Dizziness and BPPD (Benign Paroxysmal Positional Dizziness)
- Neck and shoulder complaints
- Headaches and types of migraine
- Consequences of accidents and bone fractures
- Complaints in the head-neck area due to cancer, rheumatism, or other illnesses
How?
The orofacial physiotherapist provides information on how the chewing system works and advises on how to use it properly. They help patients unlearn habits that overload the chewing system, such as jaw clenching, tongue pressing, and teeth grinding. Specific exercises are used to address these complaints. In addition, the orofacial physiotherapist applies manual techniques such as mobilization and massage in the head, neck, and shoulder areas.
Treatments
At Fysiofit The Hague, we offer a range of different treatments and techniques to help
you, as listed below:
- Rehabilitiation (cardiovascular, heart, neuro, sport or trauma rehab)
- Sleep therapy
- Breathing therapy
- McKenzie Therapy
- Dry Needling
- Medical Taping
- Ultrasound
- Medical Fitness
Our Team
Joyce Physiotherapist
Aline Physiotherapist | Neurology
Urslula | Front Office
Daniel Physiotherapist
Elisa | Physiotherapist
Amany | Physiotherapist
Tanja
Inja
Floris | Physiotherapist
Wieke
Dylan
Simone
Feikje | Medical Fitness
Guido Stam
Claudia
Vera van Waegeningh
Rick
Maik
Sportfysiotherapeut in opleiding
Kevin
Sportfysiotherapeut in opleiding
Jorin
Jeroen
Cindy
Barbara | Office Manager
Elsbeth
Dario
Eric-Jan
Jolijn
Insurance
Health insurance providers have different rules about what can be reimbursed. We therefore
advise you to check with your provider whether you are covered
for a specific type of treatment.
Contact
HQ
Frankenslag 160
2582 HX The Hague
Opening hours reception
Monday – Friday
From 8.15 until 16.15
(Leave a message on your voicemail outside these hours)
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