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Rugmedisch Centrum Fysiotherapie

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Complaint

Foot and ankle complaints

In short

Feet support the entire body, so a complaint in the foot or ankle immediately changes the way you walk — and with it the strain on your knee, hip and back. That is why we look beyond the painful spot.

Feet carry the entire body. As soon as something hurts, you start walking differently — and that adjusted gait then puts strain on your knee, hip and back. A foot complaint that lingers for a long time is therefore rarely just a foot complaint for long. During our research we look at the foot and at what happens further in the chain.

On this page4
  1. What we see in this area
  2. What we do
  3. How the investigation is going
  4. Frequently asked questions

What we see in this area

  • Heel spurs and plantar fasciitis — shooting pain under the heel with the first steps in the morning and after sitting for a long time.
  • Ankle instability — an ankle that continues to twist after a previous sprain.
  • Achilles tendon problems — pain and stiffness at the back of the ankle, especially when starting up.
  • Forefoot and midfoot pain — for example when running, standing work or after an injury.

What we do

We examine the position and mobility of the foot and ankle, and look at how you walk. The treatment consists of manual techniques for the joints of the foot and ankle, targeted exercises to restore stability, and, where useful, injection therapy by the doctors in our practice in Dordrecht. If the research shows that you have received better help elsewhere, we will say so and refer you.

More about each complaint: heel spur, ankle instability and Achilles tendon complaints.

How the investigation is going

The examination runs from high in the neck to the feet. Standing we look at your posture and the position of the pelvis, while lying down we look at the mobility of your hips, knees, ankles and feet. This way we can see whether the foot is the cause, or whether it is affected by what happens higher up in the chain.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a referral?

No. You can make an appointment directly, online or by telephone.

Where will I be treated?

Examination and manual treatment in Rotterdam. The doctors in our practice in Dordrecht perform injection therapy.

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.