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Rugmedisch Centrum Fysiotherapie

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Sports injuries

In short

Sports injuries require prompt, targeted treatment to return to your activity without recurrence. We combine Cyriax, chiropractic, possibly PRP (Dordrecht) or vitamin support depending on the injury type.

We treat athletes of all levels. Achilles tendon problems, hamstring injuries, groin problems, tennis elbow — everything that blocks an active life.

On this page3
  1. Our sports injury approach
  2. Your recovery journey
  3. Frequently asked questions

Our sports injury approach

The difference with us: we do not rest endlessly or prescribe painkillers, but look for the cause and treat it immediately. If a tendon or attachment complaint persists, the doctors in our practice can discuss with you in Dordrecht whether PRP or prolotherapy is useful.

During your first visit, we will first investigate where the complaint comes from. If it turns out that other research or another practitioner is a better fit, we will say so and refer you.

Your recovery journey

Each process is tailor-made, but this is what a typical course looks like — from first intake to pain-free. You are not committed to anything and you always know where you stand.

  1. PEACE — Acute phase

    Protection, Elevate, Avoid anti-inflammatories, Compression, Education. RICE is outdated; exercise starts early.

  2. LOVE — Recovery

    Load (gradual load), Optimism, Vascularisation (cardio), Exercise. Cyriax at tendon component. Sport-specific retraining.

  3. Sports progression

    Gradual return-to-play. In case of chronic injury: PRP (Dordrecht) or prolotherapy. Attention to technique correction.

  4. Full performance

    Back to full sports load. There is no need to come back; you are welcome in the event of a new injury.

Frequently asked questions

RICE — Rest Ice Compression Elevation, is that still correct?

Partial — active mobilization (PEACE & LOVE) has replaced RICE in modern sports guidelines.

When can I exercise again?

If pain-free in daily activities, then gradually build up sport-specifically.

Does taping help?

In acute phase for pain relief and stability; not as a long-term solution.

Should I train because of the pain?

No — pain is a signal. Adapted training does, but pushing too hard leads to worse injuries.

Does cupping/dry needling work?

Varying evidence; some athletes experience benefits, others do not.

Appropriate treatments

We use these treatments for this purpose.

Responsible practitioner

Arthur Mulder

Physical Therapist and Registered Chiropractor (D.C.)

Registered in the Register of Chiropractor as A.R. Mulder DC and affiliated with the Dutch Chiropractic Federation. Oversees chiropractic care in Rotterdam and is co-founder of SportManipulation, which provides training for physiotherapists and sports masseurs.

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Our working area

Location Rotterdam

Cor Kieboomplein 227, 3077 MK Rotterdam

010-411 27 63

Also for patients from Rotterdam-Zuid, IJsselmonde, Charlois, Hoogvliet, Ridderkerk, Barendrecht, Capelle aan den IJssel, Krimpen aan den IJssel, Spijkenisse, Schiedam, Vlaardingen and Albrandswaard.

Location Dordrecht

Overkampweg 381, 3318 AR Dordrecht
doktermulder.nl

078-645 48 90

Also for patients from Dordrecht, Zwijndrecht, Papendrecht, Hendrik-Ido-Ambacht, Sliedrecht, Alblasserdam, 's-Gravendeel, Strijen, Oud-Beijerland, Gorinchem and Werkendam.

Ready to get rid of your complaints?

No referral needed — make an appointment straight away.

What does your insurer reimburse?

Choose your insurer and your additional package. You will immediately see what chiropractic care is reimbursed.

Good to know

  • From the supplementary insurance, so not from your deductible.
  • No GP referral required.
  • You will receive an invoice with everything your insurer needs.

Source: chiropractievergoeding.nl, policy year 2026 (version 1.0 — 21-11-2025). This is an indication; your own policy always takes precedence.