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Ultrasound imaging in Eindhoven
With musculoskeletal ultrasound we look directly at your muscles, tendons and ligaments during your appointment. It is safe, painless and gives immediate answers: is it a tendon inflammation, a bursitis or a tear? Combined with a physical examination this leads to a precise diagnosis and a targeted treatment plan, without waiting for a hospital appointment. No referral needed.
See what is going on
tendons, muscles and bursae live on the screen, explained in plain English.
Answers the same visit
examination, scan, diagnosis and plan in one 25-minute appointment.
Safe and repeatable
sound waves, no radiation, so we can monitor your recovery scan by scan.
What is ultrasound imaging?
With musculoskeletal ultrasound we look directly at your muscles, tendons and ligaments during your appointment. It is safe, painless and gives immediate answers: is it a tendon inflammation, a bursitis or a tear? Combined with a physical examination this leads to a precise diagnosis and a targeted treatment plan, without waiting for a hospital appointment.
Who is it for?
- Shoulder pain that is not improving
- Suspected tendon problems: Achilles, hamstring, elbow
- Swelling or fluid in a joint after an injury
- Anyone who wants clarity before starting treatment
For which complaints do we use ultrasound imaging?
Shoulder
- Rotator cuff tendon problems and tears.
- Bursitis and calcifications.
- Unexplained shoulder pain that is not improving.
Achilles & calf
- Achilles tendon thickening and pain.
- Calf muscle tears after sprinting.
- Monitoring tendon recovery during rehab.
Knee & hamstring
- Jumper's knee (patellar tendon).
- Hamstring strains and their healing.
- Fluid in the knee after a twist.
Elbow & wrist
- Tennis elbow tendon changes.
- De Quervain at the thumb side of the wrist.
- Swelling after a fall on the hand.
When to book ultrasound imaging?
Wondering whether it is 'bad enough' for the physio? In these situations an appointment is worthwhile, no referral needed:
- Pain that is not improving: after weeks of trying, and you want to know what is actually going on before treating further.
- A suspected tear: sudden loss of strength or a 'snap' during sport deserves a look inside.
- Recurring tendon problems: the image often explains why a complaint keeps returning.
- A hospital scan feels like a detour: no referral, no waiting list, answers in one visit.
Your ultrasound appointment step by step
We start with a short intake about your complaints and goals, in plain English. We look at your load and recovery (work, sport, sleep, stress), test which movements provoke your complaint, and decide together whether this treatment adds value for you. You get a clear explanation and a concrete plan for the first weeks, and treatment starts the same appointment.
What can we see on an ultrasound scan?
Ultrasound is excellent for soft tissue: tendon inflammation and tears, calcifications in the shoulder, bursitis, muscle tears and fluid in a joint. We scan shoulders most often, followed by Achilles tendons, knees, elbows and hamstrings.
Some problems, like cartilage damage or bone injuries, need different imaging. If we see a reason for that, we tell you straight away and advise you on the right route through the Dutch healthcare system.
Why imaging in-house matters
The Dutch route to a hospital scan runs via GP, referral, radiology appointment and a letter back, easily weeks in which your treatment waits on a question mark. In-house ultrasound collapses that into one appointment: examination, scan, diagnosis and plan in 25 minutes.
It also makes your recovery visible: we can re-scan a healing muscle tear or calming bursa and show you the progress, which beats guessing every time.
Costs and insurance
The ultrasound examination is part of a regular physiotherapy session, no separate or hidden costs. Physiotherapy is covered by your supplementary (aanvullende) insurance, depending on your policy, and it never touches your deductible (eigen risico). Many expat and international insurance plans cover physiotherapy as well. Bring your insurance details to the first appointment and we check your coverage together, before any costs surprise you.
Adults (18+)
- Sessions are reimbursed from your supplementary (aanvullende) insurance, the number depends on your policy.
- For chronic conditions on the official list, the basic insurance covers from session 21 onwards (sessions 1–20 via supplementary insurance or self-paid); a doctor's referral is required for chronic status.
- Physiotherapy never counts towards your deductible (eigen risico), except basic-insurance COPD care.
Children up to 17
- With a chronic indication, physiotherapy is covered from the very first session by the basic insurance.
Preparation and aftercare
What to bring
- ID (first appointment) and your insurance details
- Clothes you can move in, think shorts or sports gear for hip and knee complaints
- A short history of your complaint: when it started, what worsens it, what eases it
- Any medical information: referral letter, scans or earlier reports, if you have them
- No special preparation needed, a water bottle is always a good idea
After the treatment
- There is nothing to recover from: the scan is painless and has no after-effects
- You get the findings explained immediately and, on request, a written summary
- The treatment plan starts the same visit, no waiting for a letter
- Follow-up scans during rehabilitation are simply part of your sessions
Frequently asked questions about ultrasound imaging
Book your appointment with Wouter
Plan your appointment with Wouter Oomen or one of our other ultrasound imaging therapists. No referral needed, and we can usually plan you in within one working day.
Call 040-3400224 or email [email protected]. Locations at Philitelaan 59A, Fransebaan 584 and Artoislaan 6A.
Locations
Three locations in Eindhoven
Visit us in the heart of Eindhoven's creative and tech district, or at one of our two practices in the north of the city. Every location offers English-speaking care.
Strijp-S
Fysiotherapie Strijp-S
In Eindhoven's creative and tech district, on walking distance from the station. Easy to reach from the city centre, ASML in Veldhoven and TU/e.
Address
Philitelaan 59 A
5617 AK Eindhoven
Opening hours
Monday to Friday
08:00 – 20:00
Phone
040-3400224
Achtse Barrier · Fransebaan
Fysiotherapie Achtse Barrier
Our main Achtse Barrier practice in the north of Eindhoven (Woensel), with evening opening hours and easy parking at the door.
Address
Fransebaan 584
5627 RE Eindhoven
Opening hours
Mon–Thu 08:00 – 21:00
Fri 08:00 – 17:00
Phone
040-2424464
Achtse Barrier · Artoislaan
Fysiotherapie Achtse Barrier
Our second Achtse Barrier location, around the corner on the Artoislaan, close to Blixembosch and the A50.
Address
Artoislaan 6 A
5627 JB Eindhoven
Opening hours
Mon–Thu 08:00 – 17:30
Friday closed
Phone
040-2424464
Ready to book your first appointment?
No referral needed. Usually seen within one working day, at any of our three locations in Eindhoven.