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For referrers who want quick clarity in cases of suspected concussion or whiplash\u2014persistent symptoms after head injury, or uncertainty about the role of neck injury\u2014Art of Physio offers a specialised, structured pathway.<\/p>\n
We work with GPs, medical specialists, legal professionals, sports clubs, sports coaches, and sports massage therapists who want to refer directly for assessment, guidance, and a safe, graded return to activity.<\/p>\n
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This page is intended for professionals and organisations who need a fast, substantive assessment for head injury and subsequent symptoms.<\/p>\n
Art of Physio works with:<\/strong><\/p>\n A referral is appropriate when additional clarity is needed about the nature of the symptoms, the role of the neck, load tolerance, or the progression towards sport, study, and work.<\/p>\n Especially when recovery is not progressing as expected, a targeted assessment helps to more quickly distinguish between concussion, neck injury, or a combination of both.\u00a0<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”2_5,3_5″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”2_5″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/artofphysio.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/nekpijn-na-ongeval-1.png” alt=”headache from concussion” title_text=”nekpijn na ongeval” align=”center” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”3_5″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n With concussion or whiplash, early assessment often makes the difference. When symptoms are not properly mapped out in time, uncertainty about load tolerance, recovery pace, and next steps develops more quickly.<\/p>\n Early referral helps to:<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/strong><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_button button_text=”Discuss a case or refer directly” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” button_url=”mailto:Stina@artofphysio.nl” custom_button=”on” button_text_color=”#000000″ button_bg_color=”#F7E4C1″ button_bg_enable_color=”on” button_alignment=”center” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″][\/et_pb_button][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.27.0″ background_color=”#F7E4C1″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”2_3,1_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”2_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ text_text_color=”#000000″ hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n Art of Physio works assessment-first. The first step is a focused evaluation of the full symptom picture, with attention to cause, limitations, and load tolerance.<\/p>\n During the intake, we perform an assessment to clarify the underlying cause and to create a plan.<\/strong><\/p>\n Depending on the clinical question, the assessment may include:<\/p>\n This broad approach is relevant because symptoms after head injury cannot always be explained solely by concussion or whiplash. The neck often plays an important role in both the symptom presentation and recovery.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/artofphysio.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/spine-assessment.png” alt=”neck pain after accident” title_text=”spine assessment” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″ border_radii=”on|30px|30px|30px|30px”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ module_class=”beigebg” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_color=”#f7e4c1″ custom_padding=”8px|0px|0px|0px||” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”2_5,3_5″ _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”2_5″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/artofphysio.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/AoP_Stina_002_vk.jpg” alt=”Stina Sachse, physiotherapeut” title_text=”AoP_Stina_002_vk” align=”center” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”50px||||false|false” border_radii=”on|300px|300px|300px|300px” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_text_color=”#000000″ hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n Stina Sachse<\/strong>, fysiotherapist \/ concussion specialist<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/artofphysio.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Nicolette-vk.jpg” alt=”Nicolette | Burnin’ Gym” title_text=”Nicolette-vk” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” border_radii=”on|300px|300px|300px|300px” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_text_color=”#000000″ hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n Nicolette van Wijk<\/strong>, [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”3_5″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″ text_text_color=”#000000″]<\/p>\n For referrers<\/strong>, good collaboration is about clarity, speed, and a concrete plan. That\u2019s why the pathway is focused on outcomes that are practically applicable.<\/span><\/p>\n Art of Physio focuses on:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n The goal is not only to reduce symptoms, but above all to function well again in daily life: what is going on, what is sensible, and what does a responsible progression look like.<\/span><\/p>\n Good care for concussion and neck injury requires collaboration. That\u2019s why Art of Physio aligns with the referrer\u2019s question and with the context in which recovery takes place.<\/span><\/p>\n This may involve coordination with:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n For sports clubs, this collaboration can also be broader than individual care\u2014for example, rapid triage after an incident, clear care pathways, and better-supported decision-making around return-to-play.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ min_height=”780px” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”2_3,1_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_margin=”-33px|auto||auto||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”2_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ width=”100%” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding=”|||20px|false|false” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n A referral to Art of Physio is appropriate in cases of:<\/strong><\/p>\n For a fast and targeted start, it helps if the referral clearly states:<\/p>\n This makes it easier to start the pathway quickly and with a clear clinical focus.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_button button_text=”Contact us to discuss a referral or next steps” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” button_url=”mailto:Stina@artofphysio.nl” custom_button=”on” button_text_color=”#000000″ button_bg_color=”#F7E4C1″ button_bg_enable_color=”on” button_alignment=”center” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″][\/et_pb_button][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/artofphysio.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/concussion-assessment.jpg” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” alt=”concussion assessment” title_text=”concussion assessment” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″ custom_margin=”50px||||false|false”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”80px||||false|false” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/artofphysio.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Complete-Concussions_Logo-White1-300×71.png” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” alt=”Logo Complete Consussions.” title_text=”Complete-Concussions_Logo-White(1)” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” min_height=”1124.9px” custom_margin=”-43px|auto||auto||”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_accordion open_toggle_text_color=”#000000″ open_toggle_background_color=”#F7E4C1″ closed_toggle_background_color=”#F7E4C1″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” toggle_text_color=”#000000″ background_color=”#000000″ hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″][et_pb_accordion_item title=”For whom is this page? ” open=”off” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n\n
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