Fysiotherapeuten Maatschap Woerden

What Fysiotherapeuten Maatschap Woerden does

Fysiotherapeuten Maatschap Woerden (FMW) is a Dutch professional partnership (maatschap) operating one of the larger independent physiotherapy practices in the Woerden and Linschoten region of the Netherlands. Founded around 1970, the practice operates seven locations — its main site inside St. Antonius Ziekenhuis Woerden, five community sites across Woerden, and one in Linschoten — and fields 30+ physiotherapists covering general physiotherapy plus a broad specialty catalog including manual therapy, pelvic, pediatric, hand therapy, cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation, oncology, Parkinson's, psychosomatic, rheumatic, sports, KISS-syndrome infant treatment, shockwave, EPTE, dry needling, TENS, medical taping, and musculoskeletal ultrasound diagnostics. The practice runs the GLI/SLIMMER combined lifestyle intervention and launched paid Sports Packages (Sportpakketten) in 2024 as a cash-pay add-on to reimbursed care.

Revenue mechanics combine Dutch health-insurer reimbursement for clinically referred treatments, private ("particuliere") rates for non-reimbursed services, and supplementary paid services such as Sports Packages. Distribution is direct-to-patient via phone and the Mijn Zorgtoegang online booking portal, with GP and specialist referrals as the primary demand driver; marketing presence is modest (Facebook, LinkedIn, and a content blog). Commercial integration with St. Antonius Ziekenhuis, Sint Maartenskliniek, and the Gezondheidscentrum multi-disciplinary partners (GPs, pharmacy, dieticians, psychologists) underpins referral flow. The practice holds HKZ quality certification and is GDPR/AVG compliant. No external investment, M&A activity, or funding rounds have been identified; the entity remains a partner-owned Dutch healthcare maatschap serving a single regional catchment.

Name

Fysiotherapeuten Maatschap Woerden

Legal name

Fysiotherapeuten Maatschap Woerden

Website

https://fysiotherapie-woerden.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1970

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Fysiotherapeuten Maatschap Woerden is a Dutch physiotherapy partnership operating seven locations across Woerden and Linschoten, delivering general and specialized physiotherapy (pediatric, manual, sports, oncology, cardiac rehab) to regional patients via hospital and health-center channels.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Physiotherapy Services

NAICS

Offices of Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists, and Audiologists (62134), Home Health Care Services (62161)

SIC

Services-Health Services (8000), Services-Misc Health & Allied Services, Nec (8090)

akta.pro primary industry

Orthopedic & Sports Rehabilitation Centers (HLAFAFAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation (Cardiac & Pulmonary Rehab) (HSADAIAK), Hand & Upper Extremity Therapy (OT/CHT) (HSADAIAH), Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (PM&R) / Non-Operative Musculoskeletal (HLAKALAL)

Keywords

• Physiotherapy services
• Musculoskeletal rehabilitation
• Manual therapy
• Sports rehabilitation
• Pediatric physiotherapy

Headquarters

HQ city

Woerden

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Fysiotherapeuten Maatschap Woerden (FMW) is a Dutch physiotherapy partnership delivering expert physiotherapeutic care across seven locations in Woerden and Linschoten. The practice offers general physiotherapy, a wide range of specialized treatment modalities (shockwave, EPTE, dry needling, medical taping, TENS, ultrasound diagnostics), and condition-specific programs covering sports injuries, chronic pain, post-operative rehabilitation, pelvic, pediatric, cardiac, pulmonary, oncology, psychosomatic, rheumatic, and Parkinson's conditions.

Product overview

Fysiotherapeuten Maatschap Woerden (FMW) is a large physiotherapy practice offering a comprehensive range of services across seven locations in Woerden and Linschoten, Netherlands, with the main location at St. Antonius Hospital. The practice operates as a unified general physiotherapy service supplemented by numerous specialized treatment modalities including Shockwave Therapy, EPTE Percutaneous Electrolysis, Medical Taping, Dry Needling, TENS, and diagnostic Ultrasound Imaging. FMW provides condition-specific programs such as Walking Therapy for Claudication, GLI/SLIMMER Lifestyle Intervention, Sports Packages (2024), and specialized treatments for pediatric patients (Kinderfysiotherapie), pelvic floor disorders, hand therapy, cardiac/pulmonary rehabilitation, oncology, Parkinson's disease, psychosomatic conditions, rheumatic diseases, back training, shoulder complaints, and sports physiotherapy. The practice integrates an online appointment booking system through the Mijn Zorgtoegang patient portal. They hold HKZ quality certification and comply with GDPR regulations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Algemene Fysiotherapie (General Physiotherapy) Core physiotherapy services covering a wide range of musculoskeletal complaints including back, neck, shoulder, hip, knee, ankle/foot, elbow, wrist/hand conditions for adult and general patients.
• Shockwave Therapie Acoustic wave treatment modality for tendon inflammations (tendinopathies), calcifications, muscle-tendon ruptures, and heel spurs (plantar fasciopathy). Stimulates healing, reduces pain, and improves blood circulation.
• EPTE Percutane Electrolyse Treatment using a thin needle inserted into the affected tendon and subjected to brief electrical current to stimulate healing in degenerative tendon zones, combined with an evidence-based exercise program.
• Medical Taping Elastic tape (CureTape) application that supports muscles without restricting movement and stimulates the body's natural healing process for musculoskeletal injuries, inflammation reduction, and lymphatic drainage.
• Dry Needling Technique targeting muscle knots and tension points to relieve pain and restore function.
• Echografie (Ultrasound Imaging) Musculoskeletal ultrasound used for diagnosis to provide insight into structural abnormalities, staging/classifying conditions, and identifying healing-impeding factors to enable accurate treatment planning.
• TENS (Transcutane Elektrische Neuro Stimulatie) Pain reduction treatment using mild electrical impulses applied via a small portable device with electrodes; reduces pain nerve function, activates pain-reducing nerve pathways, and stimulates endorphin production.
• Manuele Therapie (Manual Therapy) Specialized physiotherapy technique that can quickly improve mobility of spine and neck, sometimes within one treatment session.
• Bekkenfysiotherapie (Pelvic Physiotherapy) Specialized physiotherapy for pelvic floor disorders and conditions related to pregnancy and childbirth.
• Kinderfysiotherapie (Pediatric Physiotherapy) Physiotherapy services for children, including motor development issues, sensory processing disorders, Down syndrome, and KISS syndrome.
• Handtherapie (Hand Therapy) Specialized treatment for hand and wrist conditions, including post-surgical rehabilitation and complex hand problems.
• Hartrevalidatie (Cardiac Rehabilitation) Rehabilitation program for patients recovering from cardiac events or procedures.
• Longrevalidatie (Pulmonary Rehabilitation) Rehabilitation program for patients with respiratory conditions.
• Oedeemtherapie (Lymphedema Therapy) Treatment for lymphatic disorders and fluid accumulation.
• Oncologie en Fysiotherapie (Oncology Physiotherapy) Physiotherapy support for cancer patients during and after treatment.
• Parkinson Therapy Specialized physiotherapy program for patients with Parkinson's disease to maintain function and quality of life.
• Psychosomatische Fysiotherapie (Psychosomatic Physiotherapy) Treatment for stress-related conditions, burnout, hyperventilation, and chronic pain using breath therapy, relaxation therapy, mindfulness, stress management, and acceptance and commitment therapy.
• Reumatische Aandoeningen (Rheumatic Conditions) Treatment for rheumatoid arthritis, Bechterew's disease, osteoarthritis, polymyalgia rheumatica, and fibromyalgia, aiming to maintain mobility and functional ability.
• Rugscholing (Back Training) Structured program to improve back function and prevent recurring back problems.
• Schouderklachten (Shoulder Complaints) Specialized treatment for various shoulder conditions including tendon disorders, bursitis, frozen shoulder, and post-surgical rehabilitation.
• Sportfysiotherapie (Sports Physiotherapy) Treatment, prevention, education, and advice for sports participants, including sports-specific and functional training for recovery to original or desired sport level.
• Looptherapie bij Etalagebenen (Walking Therapy for Intermittent Claudication) Supervised walking therapy program for patients with peripheral arterial disease, gradually increasing walking distance through pain to potentially postpone or avoid surgery. Available at the St. Antonius Hospital location.
• GLI - Gecombineerde Leefstijl Interventie / SLIMMER Program Two-year combined lifestyle intervention program for adults 18+ with overweight, focusing on healthy eating and sufficient exercise. Fully reimbursed by health insurers with referral from general practitioner.
• KISS-syndroom Behandeling Specialized treatment for infants with KISS syndrome (Kopfgelenk Induzierte Symmetrie Störungen), symmetry disorders caused by functional disturbances in upper neck joints. Performed by specialized pediatric manual therapists.
• Sportpakketten (Sports Packages) Supplementary sports packages enabling patients to train according to a customized exercise schedule prescribed by their physiotherapist to optimize recovery.
• Online Afspraken Maken (Online Appointment Booking) Patient-facing online booking system through the Mijn Zorgtoegang portal enabling patients to make first appointments and reschedule existing appointments online.

Quantifiable outcome

• Short lines with hospital specialists enabling faster patient recovery

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• St. Antonius ZiekenhuiscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMain location partner. The physiotherapy practice is housed within the St. Antonius Ziekenhuis Woerden, with close collaboration with medical specialists for integrated patient care.
• Sint MaartenskliniekcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerClose collaboration with medical specialists of the Sint Maartenskliniek, particularly for shoulder rehabilitation and orthopedic conditions.
• Gezondheidscentrum Woerden PartnerscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMulti-disciplinary health center partners including: huisartsenpraktijk Verboon, huisartsenpraktijk Huijbers en Nijhuis, apotheek Pelaene Hof, huid- en oedeemtherapeuten, diëtisten, psychologen, podotherapeuten, schoonheidsspecialiste, diagnostisch centrum, and Buurtzorg.
• Gezondheidscentrum LinschotencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocated in Gezondheidscentrum Linschoten with collaboration with local GPs and other healthcare disciplines.
• Schouder Netwerk Midden NederlandminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNetwork of shoulder physiotherapy specialists that Eline Duurkoop, Saskia van Ooijen, and Kevin Poll are affiliated with for specialized shoulder treatment.
• NPSN (Netwerk Psychosomatiek Nederland)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNetwork for psychosomatic physiotherapy that Jeannette van Leeuwen is affiliated with, providing specialized treatment for stress-related conditions.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• FysioHolland: Largest Dutch physiotherapy network with hundreds of affiliated practices. Comparable as a multi-location MSK/specialist physiotherapist operating a similar outpatient, multi-specialization model across the Netherlands.

Direct peers

• PMC Fysiotherapie: Dutch chain of physiotherapy clinics offering multi-specialist outpatient services. Comparable group practice model, multi-location footprint, and insurer-contracted service mix.
• FysOptima: Dutch physiotherapy network of independently operating practices offering multi-specialist outpatient care. Comparable regional group model and reimbursement structure.
• Topfysio: National Dutch physiotherapy group offering general and specialized outpatient treatments across multiple locations. Directly comparable business model, customer base, and specialty breadth to FMW.

Others

• Sint Maartenskliniek: Specialist hospital partner of FMW with which FMW collaborates on shoulder and orthopedic rehab. Comparable as a Dutch orthopedic/rehabilitation provider; functions as a referral source and clinical partner rather than competitor.
• St. Antonius Ziekenhuis: Hospital host of FMW's flagship location in Woerden, with shared specialist referrals. Comparable as a regional hospital-anchored clinical partner providing integrated rehab pathways.

Emerging players

• Kaia Health: Digital MSK and chronic pain self-management platform. Comparable only thematically as a non-traditional MSK care entrant that could shift patient demand away from in-clinic physiotherapy.
• Physitrack: Digital platform providing home exercise programs and remote patient monitoring for physiotherapy providers. Comparable only thematically as FMW's lack of digital infrastructure exposes them to platform-led disruption.

Regional players

• Fysiotherapie de Bekken specialist: Dutch practice specializing in pelvic and women's health physiotherapy. Comparable as a specialized outpatient PT provider serving a defined clinical niche, though it lacks FMW's general-practice breadth.
• FysioAktief: Dutch physiotherapy practice group with multi-specialist outpatient services. Comparable multi-location practice model, though primarily regional in footprint.

Market position

Strengths6 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/fysiotherapeutenmaatschapwoerden
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/fysiotherapeuten-maatschap-woerden

Compliance2 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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M&A

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