Sportgeneeskunde Midden Nederland

What Sportgeneeskunde Midden Nederland does

Sportgeneeskunde Midden Nederland (operating as SMA Midden Nederland) is a Dutch sports medicine clinic and Stichting (foundation) based at Softwareweg 7 in Amersfoort, Netherlands. Founded in 2003, the clinic positions itself as the self-described expertise center for endurance athletes in the Netherlands and serves a patient base spanning recreational exercisers, amateur and elite cyclists, runners, triathletes and duathletes, as well as oncology and post-COVID-19 rehabilitation patients. The team comprises approximately 13 staff including five sports physicians, a general physician, two sports physiotherapists, a movement scientist, three administrative employees, and a board chaired by Bastiaan Booij, with Guido Vroemen (bondsarts at the Nederlandse Triathlon Bond) serving on the board.

The clinic's core service portfolio includes sports medical examinations offered in five tiers (Basic €140, Basic Plus €170, Large €250, Extended €330, Triathlon €450), with prices effective January 2026; exercise investigations featuring VO2max measurements, anaerobic threshold tests, and ECG monitoring; running and gait analysis; cycling position measurements (fietspositiemetingen); musculoskeletal ultrasound; prolotherapy and neuro-prolotherapy injection treatments; blood analysis (€85 standard); and oncological and COVID-19 rehabilitation programs. Injury consultations are covered by basic Dutch health insurance (subject to deductible) and require GP or medical specialist referral, while sports medical examinations are reimbursed through supplementary insurance or paid out-of-pocket.

Sportgeneeskunde Midden Nederland operates a direct-to-patient sales-led model with appointments scheduled via the website, phone, or email, supported by a patient portal (mysma.asterisque.nl). The clinic is SCAS-certified, affiliated with the Federatie van Sportmedische Instellingen (FSMI), and recognized by all Dutch health insurers. Distribution is anchored in the Hardloopexpertisecentrum (HEN) multi-disciplinary network comprising 15+ regional physiotherapy practices, alongside partnerships with Meander MC, Sportzorg, Tegenkracht, BEAT Cycling Club, TrainingPeaks, and Specialized. Marketing is conducted through organic social channels (Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook), an email newsletter, and an extensive Dutch-language knowledge bank of FAQs and educational content.

Name

Sportgeneeskunde Midden Nederland

Legal name

Stichting Sportgeneeskunde Midden Nederland

Website

https://smamiddennederland.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Sportgeneeskunde Midden Nederland is a Dutch sports medicine clinic in Amersfoort providing diagnostic examinations, exercise testing, injury treatment, and rehabilitation for endurance athletes, oncology patients, and post-COVID recovery patients across the Midden Nederland region.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Sports Medicine Services

NAICS

Offices of Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists, and Audiologists (62134)

SIC

Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYHLAKALAB

Sports Medicine

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Specialist Medical Practice/Orthopedics & Sports Medicine

SECONDARYEDALAIAH

Sports Medicine, Athletic Training & Rehabilitation Services

Education/Student Services & Campus Operations/Athletics, Recreation & Fitness

SECONDARYHSADAAAG

Endurance & Running/Cycling Training

Home & Personal Services/Fitness, Wellness & Personal Training/Personal Training (In-Person & Virtual)

SECONDARYHSADAEAI

Injury Prevention, Mobility & Prehab for Athletes

Home & Personal Services/Fitness, Wellness & Personal Training/Sports Coaching & Athletic Performance

Keywords

• Sports medicine services
• Exercise physiology testing
• Endurance athlete care
• Musculoskeletal rehabilitation
• Biomechanical performance analysis

Headquarters

HQ city

Amersfoort

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Consultation and Examination Services: Revenue generated from sports medicine consultations, examinations and diagnostic tests. Injury consultations are covered by basic health insurance (with deductible applicable), while sports medical examinations are covered by supplementary insurance.
2. Sports Medical Examinations: Various tiers of sports medical examinations ranging from Basic (€140) to Triathlon (€450), plus additional blood analysis services (€85 standard).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Sportgeneeskunde Midden Nederland is a sports medicine clinic in Amersfoort, Netherlands, that provides diagnostic sports medical examinations, exercise testing with ECG and breath gas analysis, biomechanical assessments (running and cycling position), injection-based treatments such as prolotherapy, and rehabilitation programs for oncology and COVID-19 patients. The clinic positions itself as the expertise center for endurance athletes in the Netherlands, serving cyclists, runners, triathletes, and duathletes.

Product overview

Sportgeneeskunde Midden Nederland operates as a specialized sports medicine center offering a comprehensive suite of diagnostic, treatment, and performance optimization services centered around exercise science. The core offering consists of sports medical examinations ranging from basic check-ups to extended triathlon-specific assessments, exercise investigations including VO2max and anaerobic threshold testing, and advanced biomechanical analyses (running and cycling). Treatment services include prolotherapy for chronic pain conditions and oncological/COVID rehabilitation programs. All services are delivered by sports physicians and exercise physiologists, with a particular focus on endurance athletes (cyclists, runners, and triathletes). The center positions itself as the 'expertise center for endurance athletes' in the Netherlands, providing both medical care covered by basic health insurance and performance-oriented services from supplementary insurance.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Sports Medicine Consultation Medical consultations with sports physicians for sports-related injuries, overuse complaints, exercise-related headaches, unexplained performance decline, fatigue, and other musculoskeletal or cardiac complaints related to sport and exercise.
• Basic Sports Medical Examination Entry-level sports medical check-up including measurements of height, weight, body fat percentage, blood pressure, and vision screening. Duration approximately 30 minutes.
• Basic Plus Sports Medical Examination Sports medical examination with questionnaire, physical examination, lung function test, and resting ECG. Suitable for KNWU license and sports education medical certificates. Duration approximately 45 minutes.
• Major Sports Medical Examination Extensive sports medical examination including exercise test with continuous ECG on bicycle ergometer. Designed for regular exercisers and people over 35 starting sports. Duration approximately 60 minutes.
• Extended Sports Medical Examination Comprehensive sports medical examination with exercise test, ECG, breath gas analysis (anaerobic threshold test), health assessment, and training advice. Targeted at cyclists, Hyrox participants, runners, and triathletes. Duration approximately 90 minutes.
• Triathlon Sports Medical Examination Most complete sports medical examination for triathletes and duathletes, including maximal exercise test with ECG and breath gas analysis, and anaerobic threshold tests on both bike and treadmill. Duration approximately 2 hours.
• Exercise Investigations Comprehensive exercise testing including VO2max measurements, anaerobic threshold tests, and ECG monitoring to assess athletic performance and cardiac health.
• Running and Gait Analysis Advanced running and gait analysis to identify biomechanical issues, optimize running technique, and prevent injuries.
• Bike Position Measurements Professional bike fitting and position analysis to optimize cycling performance and prevent overuse injuries.
• Prolotherapy Injection-based treatment for chronic musculoskeletal pain including tendon and ligament conditions, using dextrose solution to stimulate tissue repair. Includes Neuro-Prolotherapy subcutaneous micro-injections along nerve branches.
• Oncological Rehabilitation Specialized exercise-based rehabilitation program for cancer patients, including exercise testing to determine load tolerance and personalized recovery advice, focused on restoring physical function and promoting an active lifestyle during and after cancer treatment.
• COVID-19 Rehabilitation Rehabilitation services for patients recovering from COVID-19, addressing lingering symptoms and restoring physical capacity through personalized exercise programs.
• Blood Analysis Comprehensive blood testing screening for common athletic issues including overtraining indicators, deficiencies, and conditions. Standard panel includes leucocytes, cholesterol, HDL/LDL, ferritin, liver and kidney function, and thyroid markers.
• Training Plans and Coaching Individualized training programs and coaching based on exercise test results to optimize athletic performance.
• Pelvic Artery Prescreening Prescreening of pelvic arteries for endurance athletes to detect potential circulation issues affecting performance.

Quantifiable outcome

• Accurate determination of anaerobic threshold, VO2max and training zones for endurance athletes
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature4 records

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Hardloopexpertisecentrum (HEN)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMulti-disciplinary collaboration network of sports physicians, podologists, and sports physiotherapists in the Midden Nederland region, focused on helping injured runners recover through combined expertise.
• Meander MCcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMedical partner providing integrated healthcare services for sports medicine patients.
• SportzorgcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational sports healthcare network partner for sports medical services coordination.
• TegenkrachtcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMedical partner in cancer care (oncological rehabilitation) providing integrated patient care.
• Verwijsgids KankerminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerReferral guide for cancer care supporting oncological rehabilitation pathways.
• FysiohuiscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPhysiotherapy partner within the hardloopexpertisenetwerk (running expertise network) for multidisciplinary runner care.
• Sport en SpinecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPhysiotherapy partner specializing in sports and spine conditions within the HEN network.
• Trias FysiotherapiecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPhysiotherapy partner in the HEN network with multiple locations in Utrecht.
• SpecializedminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSporting goods partner for cycling equipment collaboration and athlete support.
• TrainingPeaksminorGTM or Marketing PartnerTraining software partner providing training planning and analysis tools for athletes.
• BEAT Cycling ClubminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCycling team partnership where Luuk Walta serves as team physician.
• Triathlon AcademieminorGTM or Marketing PartnerEducational partner for triathlon training and development programs.
• Orthopedie AtelierminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrthopedic partner for specialized orthopedic services and referrals.
• SOMTminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMedical education partner for sports medicine education and training.
• Multiple Local Physiotherapy PartnerscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNetwork of 15+ local physiotherapy practices including Invorm Fysio, FTB Baarn, Running Experts, Fyzie, Lijf en Visie, Fysiotherapie Bergstraat, Fysio Domstad, Hardloopfysio, Fortius Fysiotherapie, Fysiotherapie Leusden, FitFactorij, Dorien Janse within the HEN running expertise network.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Sport en Geneeskunde Amsterdam: Amsterdam-based sports medicine clinic providing sports physician consultations, exercise testing, and rehabilitation. Operates the same SCAS-certified model with comparable pricing tiers and insurer recognition, competing for the same Randstad patient pool.
• Erasmus MC Sportgeneeskunde: Academic hospital-based sports medicine department in Rotterdam with research-led practice and access to cardiologists, orthopaedists, and rehabilitation specialists. Like the subject, it combines clinical sports medicine with research output, but at greater scale and complexity.
• Sportgeneeskunde Rotterdam: Regional Dutch sports medicine clinic with a similar multi-physician model, offering sports medical examinations, injury consultations, and performance diagnostics. Direct geographic and service-line competitor to SMA Midden Nederland in the Randstad region.
• Sport Medisch Centrum Papendal: The largest dedicated sports medical center in the Netherlands, located at the national sports campus in Arnhem. Comparable as a multi-physician sports medicine clinic offering examinations, exercise testing, and rehabilitation; Papendal is a stronger national brand but serves a broader sports mix rather than endurance-focused.
• Isala Sportgeneeskunde: Sports medicine department within Isala hospital in Zwolle, offering sports medical examinations, exercise testing, and injury treatment. Comparable scope but with the backing of a large hospital, providing scale advantages and integrated specialist referrals.

Broad incumbents

• FysioHolland: Large Dutch physiotherapy chain with a sports physiotherapy focus and national footprint. Overlaps with SMA's physiotherapy and runner-rehabilitation services but lacks dedicated sports physicians and advanced exercise-testing equipment.
• Bergman Clinics: Large Dutch private clinic chain offering focused medical specialties including orthopaedics and sports-related care. Comparable private-clinic model serving self-pay and insured patients, but operates at significantly greater scale and breadth.
• Heliomare Sport en Revalidatie: Dutch rehabilitation and sports medicine provider with multiple locations and integrated multidisciplinary teams. Comparable for rehabilitation services (oncology, post-illness recovery) but offers a broader rehabilitation portfolio rather than endurance-athlete specialization.

Emerging players

• Aspetar: Qatar-based orthopaedic and sports medicine hospital serving elite athletes with advanced diagnostics, exercise testing, and rehabilitation. Thematically comparable as an elite-athlete-focused sports medicine institution, though operating at vastly greater scale and in a different geographic and funding context.

Regional players

• High5 Sports Medicine: Belgian sports medicine center with a comparable multi-physician model targeting endurance athletes and offering exercise testing and rehabilitation. Geographic peer in the Benelux region but does not compete directly in the Dutch market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/smamnl
• Facebookfacebook.com/SMAMiddenNederland
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/sportgeneeskunde-midden-nederland
• Instagraminstagram.com/smamiddennederland

Compliance2 records

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Profiles1 record

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Investors

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Investments

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