Sports physio at Beernem
Lower limbs
Toope Kine focuses particularly on complaints concerning the buttocks, hip, knee, ankle, and foot. Practice management and additional training are consistently focused on these domains, with the aim of further developing expertise in the treatment of musculoskeletal disorders in both athletes and non-athletes.
Selection of treatment options
Evidence-based, personalised and preference-based
To train like pro's
Powertraining by Frans Bosch & by Bram Swinnen
Binnen Toope Kine wordt gewerkt vanuit actuele inzichten in beweging en training. Daarbij wordt onder meer inspiratie gehaald uit het werk van Frans Bosch, die bekendstaat om zijn doorgedreven analyse van bewegingspatronen en zijn begeleiding van topsporters. Zijn visie benadrukt het belang van specifieke, functionele bewegingen.
Ook de benadering van Bram Swinnen vormt een belangrijke referentie. Als kinesitherapeut met een sterke focus op krachttraining en detail, draagt hij bij aan de vertaling van wetenschappelijke inzichten naar de praktijk. Zijn werk rond Velocity Based Training (VBT) vindt steeds vaker toepassing binnen de topsport en wordt ook binnen Toope Kine geïntegreerd waar relevant.
Feared and loved
Dry Needling
Dry needling is a relatively recent technique that can offer clear results in the short term. Since the use of a needle is not self-evident for everyone, this treatment is only applied in consultation with and with your consent.
More info about Dry Needling
The New Guy
Blood Flow Restriction
BFR training is a relatively recent form of training in which blood flow is temporarily restricted using a cuff, similar to a blood pressure cuff, to achieve specific physiological effects. This method makes it possible to apply strength training to tissues that are sensitive and do not yet tolerate conventional loading. More information on this website.
Misunderstood, but useful
To manipulate - chiropractic
Manipulations, often described as “cracking,” are not exclusive to osteopathy or chiropractic. These techniques are also applied within physiotherapy, always targeted and localized to one specific joint. This targeted approach makes them controlled and efficient. At the same time, this technique is sometimes used too generally in practice, which can diminish its effectiveness. If relevant, we will discuss together whether this could add value to your treatment.
Why do joints actually crack, and is it harmful? Here is the answer!
El classico
Manual therapy
Manual therapy should not be reduced to mere massage. In addition to ischemic compression, this form of treatment also includes techniques such as mobilizations and translations. These hands-on interventions are widely applicable and often constitute a valuable first step in the rehabilitation process.
More info about Manual Therapy from the blog of a friendly colleague.
Guarantee of durability
Patient Education
Patient education plays a central role in the operation of Toope Kine. With a view to sustainable results and preventing relapse, the complexity of back and chronic pain, among others, is explained at an understandable level. This approach promotes self-management, reduces the need for frequent treatments, and strengthens the sense of control.
Scientific analysis of pain education for neck pain
