What can you expect?

Within our practice, each therapist has their area of focus. In addition, we keep each other informed about the latest developments during our monthly team meeting. As a result, you can contact any therapist with any question. Although you will be treated by a permanent physiotherapist, an entire team will therefore work on your recovery. At our Amstelcampus Sport & Fitness locations and Sports Center Universum, we make use of the modern, top sports-worthy facilities that our colleagues of the USC offers.
01

The intake

Many patients appreciate having enough time during the first appointment for a thorough assessment and — if possible — an initial part of the treatment.

That is why you can choose between two options for your first appointment:
• Intake (25 minutes)
• Intake + consultation (50 minutes)

During the intake, we always briefly go over your basic details (such as your address, date of birth, and insurance information). After that, we discuss your complaint and your reason for seeking help. Based on this, we perform a physical examination in order to reach the correct diagnosis.

Important to know:

With a standard 25-minute intake, treatment is generally not started yet. The focus is mainly on the discussion and the examination. Only if there is sufficient time and clarity may a short initial treatment be provided.

If you choose the intake + consultation (50 minutes), there is usually enough time to start the first part of the treatment immediately afterward. This depends on the nature of your complaints and the outcome of the examination.

If additional information is needed to make the correct diagnosis, a colleague may assist or we may perform an ultrasound at our Science Park location.

Please always bring a valid ID to your intake appointment.

02

Treatment

We have various treatment techniques and options available within our practice, with the common thread always being to keep you moving. Our motto is not without reason: ‘movement is medicine.’ If a joint is not moving optimally, we can apply mobilizations according to the Mulligan concept or use manual techniques if needed. Additionally, dry needling is one of the tools we can use to relax muscles, allowing us to work on recovery through targeted exercises.

Please bring a towel for the treatment. For exercising in the fitness area or our training hall, clean sportswear and a towel are mandatory, and we follow the house rules of the USC.

03

Partners

As part of the Trauma Rehabilitation Network Amsterdam, we work closely with our (fitness) colleagues from USC at our locations: Amstelcampus Student Gym and Science Park in Sportcentrum Universum. At Science Park, we also join forces with the sports dietitians from Voedingswijs and a sports masseur, allowing us to provide comprehensive support.

At the Roeterseiland Health Center, we maintain close communication with the general practitioners of Huisartsenpraktijk UvA, ensuring fast and efficient communication.

Additionally, we collaborate with various sports clubs at Sportpark Middenmeer, such as AV’23 and A.V.V. Zeeburgia,

USCfysiotherapie intake

Our way of working

Within our practice, each therapist has his/her expertise. In addition, we keep each other informed about the latest developments. As a result, you can contact any therapist with any question. Although you will be treated by a permanent physiotherapist, an entire team will therefore work on your recovery.
01

The intake

We start with a clear diagnosis of the problem and determining the underlying cause is of course important.
02

Treatment plan

Together, we make a treatment plan. For UvA and HvA students, we offer the opportunity to train under the supervision of a physiotherapist.
03

Partners

We find it very important that you are properly helped. That is why we maintain close ties with a number of partners.

Rates

We also concluded a contract with all major Dutch health insurers in 2026 and therefore, provided you are additionally insured for physical therapy, 100% reimbursement according to the policy conditions.

You are responsible for taking out the correct insurance, but you can always contact us with questions about this. The rates below apply to uninsured patients.

Physiotherapy session

€45

Long session

€90

Intake and examination after referral

€55

Screening / intake and examination

€55

One-time Physiotherapy Consultation

€95

ultrasonography

*personal contribution of €25, - (in addition to the regular treatment rate for 1 session)

€ 25*

Second opinion shoulder or knee

€95

Telephone consultation

(Only for patients already known to us)

€30

Unfulfilled appointment

(Unfulfilled appointments are not reimbursed by the insurance company)

€35

Do you still have questions?

Do I need a referral from my doctor or specialist?

No, if you think we can handle your complaint, you can contact us directly. We will then screen you first to see if we can actually help you.

Does the practice have contracts with my health insurer?

We have concluded contracts with almost all health insurers. If you are additionally insured for physical therapy, your treatment is therefore probably eligible for reimbursement.

How many treatments will I be reimbursed?

The overview of reimbursements from the supplementary insurances can be found in the policy terms and conditions that you have received from your insurer. Insurers almost always reimburse a number of treatments per year (not per case of illness).

The costs of physiotherapy for children under 18 are covered by the basic insurance (maximum eighteen treatments per year, per indication).

We keep track of how many treatments you have undergone with us and warn you in time if they are no longer reimbursed by your insurer. Ultimately, however, it remains your responsibility to monitor whether you are still eligible for reimbursement. For example, if you have previously been treated at another practice, we cannot see how many sessions have already been reimbursed. If you do not have additional insurance, you will receive an invoice from us.

I have a chronic condition, what about the reimbursement?

Patients with a condition that is on the chronic list are eligible for long-term treatment. In that case, a referral from the doctor or specialist is required. You pay (partly) for the first twenty treatments yourself or are paid for from your supplementary insurance, then the treatments are reimbursed under the basic insurance.

Attention! It is not the case that all conditions that you may suffer from chronically are also on the chronic list.

Can I indicate a preference for a treating therapist?

Yes, if you prefer a specific therapist or a male or female therapist, we will of course take that into account.

Will my doctor receive a treatment report?

Yes, unless you say you don't want to.

What do I need to bring to the first appointment?

If you come via the doctor or another referrer, you must bring the referral letter. Furthermore, a valid ID, your insurance card and a towel.

What are your rates?

We also concluded a contract with all major Dutch health insurers in 2026 and therefore, provided you are additionally insured for physical therapy, 100% reimbursement according to the policy conditions.

You are responsible for taking out the correct insurance, but you can always contact us with questions about this. The rates below apply to uninsured clients and to clients who are insured with a health insurer with whom we have not concluded a contract.

Physiotherapy session €45
Long session €90
Intake and examination after referral €55
Screening and intake €55
One-time Physiotherapy Consultation €95
Ultrasound: personal contribution of €25 (in addition to the regular treatment rate for 1 session)
Second opinion shoulder or knee €95
Telephone consultation €30 (only for patients already known to us)
Unfulfilled appointment* €35

*Unfulfilled appointments are not reimbursed by the insurance company.

Do you have house rules?

If we are unable to attend, we will let you know in time. We expect the same from you, preferably more than 24 hours in advance. If you unsubscribe later, we will charge you for the reserved time. This is not reimbursed by the health insurer.

Please wear clean shoes and clothing in the USC fitness rooms. And bring a towel to each appointment to cover the devices, where possible.

Respect the USC house rules.

Are you evaluating the treatment?

We are constantly trying to improve our services and will therefore email you a questionnaire after completion of the treatment about the quality of our guidance and your experiences with us. Please let us know if you don't want to receive this email.

I have a complaint, where can I go with it?

Questions or remarks? We'd love to help you! If you do have a complaint about the treatment and it is not resolved satisfactorily by us, we will be happy to bring you into contact with the Royal Dutch Society for Physical Therapy (KNGF). If your complaint is declared well-founded by them, the KNGF will mediate for you.

I did not find the answer to my question

Other questions can be emailed to info@uscfysiotherapie.nl or go to our contact page.