Schoudernetwerk Kennemerland

What Schoudernetwerk Kennemerland does

Schoudernetwerk Kennemerland (SNK), operating under the abbreviation "SNK," is a cooperative network of specialized physiotherapists focused exclusively on the investigation and treatment of shoulder complaints. Founded in February 2015 in the Kennemerland region of North Holland, Netherlands, the network began with 23 physiotherapists who completed a structured shoulder training curriculum and now encompasses more than 40 affiliated practices across at least eleven municipalities, including Aerdenhout, Castricum, Haarlem, Heemskerk, Heemstede, Hillegom, IJmuiden, Santpoort-Noord, Velserbroek, Velsen Zuid, and Zandvoort. The network's core product is specialized shoulder physiotherapy delivered through independent practices, augmented by the "Schouderpoli" (Shoulder Clinic) — a one-stop service at Spaarne Gasthuis where patients receive joint examination by an orthopedic surgeon, nursing specialist, and physiotherapist in a single visit, including X-rays and ultrasound imaging.

The underlying operational model is a professional referral and quality-standards network rather than a technology platform. SNK standardizes care through shared training, evidence-based treatment protocols, internal cross-referrals between therapists, and short-line collaboration with regional orthopedic and trauma surgeons at Rode Kruis Ziekenhuis Beverwijk and Spaarne Gasthuis. A website-based therapist finder ("Vind uw schoudertherapeut") serves as the primary patient-acquisition interface, segmenting patients geographically and connecting them to the nearest affiliated practitioner.

SNK generates revenue indirectly through its member practices, which bill Dutch health insurers for physiotherapy services; the network itself is governed by a volunteer board (Ivo Haas as Chair, Erik Jansen as Secretary, Bram de Goede as Treasurer) and operates as a non-investor-backed professional association. In March 2016, SNK joined Schoudernetwerken Nederland (SNN), the national umbrella organization that coordinates regional shoulder networks and maintains collaborations with the Dutch College of General Practitioners (NHG) and the Dutch Orthopaedic Association (NOV). The customer base consists of individual patients with shoulder complaints referred through general practitioners, medical specialists, or self-directed search via the network directory.

Name

Schoudernetwerk Kennemerland

Legal name

Schoudernetwerk Kennemerland

Website

https://schoudernet.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Schoudernetwerk Kennemerland (SNK) is a cooperative network of 40+ specialized physiotherapy practices in the North Holland Kennemerland region of the Netherlands, delivering evidence-based shoulder treatment and a one-stop shoulder clinic in partnership with regional hospitals.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Physiotherapy services

NAICS

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

SIC

Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro primary industry

Hand & Upper Extremity Therapy (OT/CHT) (HSADAIAH)

akta.pro secondary industry

Orthopedic & Musculoskeletal Rehab In-Home (HSABADAF)

Keywords

• Shoulder physiotherapy services
• Musculoskeletal rehabilitation
• Orthopedic referral network
• Clinical specialty network
• Shoulder pain treatment

Headquarters

HQ city

IJmuiden

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Physiotherapy Services: Network of physiotherapy practices providing specialized shoulder treatment services. Revenue generated through direct patient services, typically covered by Dutch health insurance.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Schoudernetwerk Kennemerland (SNK) is a regional network of independently practicing physiotherapists specialized in the investigation and treatment of shoulder complaints across the Kennemerland region of North Holland, Netherlands. The network delivers specialized shoulder physiotherapy services through 23-plus affiliated therapists, supported by a Schouderpoli one-stop clinic at Spaarne Gasthuis and direct referral pathways to orthopedic surgeons and trauma surgeons at Rode Kruis Ziekenhuis and Spaarne Gasthuis.

Product overview

Schoudernetwerk Kennemerland (SNK) is a physiotherapy network offering specialized shoulder treatment services through a collaboration of 23 specialized physiotherapists across the Kennemerland region. The core offering consists of the SNK physiotherapy network, complemented by the Schouderpoli one-stop shoulder clinic at Spaarne Gasthuis, a therapist finder service, and medical specialist collaboration. The network was officially founded in February 2015 and joined Schoudernetwerken Nederland (SNN) in March 2016.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Schoudernetwerk Kennemerland (SNK) Shoulder Physiotherapy Network Core network service: investigation and treatment of shoulder complaints by 23-plus specialized physiotherapists across multiple practices in the Kennemerland region, using evidence-based treatment methods and shared clinical protocols.
• Schouderpoli (Shoulder Clinic) at Spaarne Gasthuis One-stop shoulder clinic at Spaarne Gasthuis where patients receive joint examination by an orthopedic surgeon, nurse specialist, and physiotherapist in a single visit, including X-rays and ultrasound imaging.
• Vind-uw-schoudertherapeut (Find Your Shoulder Therapist) Geographic directory service that connects patients with specialized shoulder physiotherapists across the Kennemerland region (Aerdenhout, Castricum, Haarlem, Heemskerk, Heemstede, Hillegom, IJmuiden, Santpoort-Noord, Velserbroek, Velsen Zuid, Zandvoort).

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Schoudernetwerken Nederland (SNN)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 17 March 2016National umbrella organization connecting multiple regional shoulder networks. Provides support in specialized field through development of educational products, guidelines, and protocols. Maintains national collaborations with Dutch College of General Practitioners (NHG) and Dutch Orthopedic Association (NOV).
• Rode Kruis Ziekenhuis Beverwijk - Orthopedics DepartmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMedical partnership with orthopedic surgery department. Initiated the formation of SNK in 2015. Provides specialist referral pathway for complex shoulder cases.
• Spaarne Gasthuis Haarlem/Hoofddorp - Orthopedics DepartmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMedical partnership with orthopedic surgery department. Hosts shoulder clinic (Schouderpoli) at Heemstede and Haarlem-Noord locations. Joint one-stop-visit shoulder consultations with orthopedic surgeon, nurse specialist, and physiotherapist.
• DenkFysiominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerListed as partner on SNK partners page. Physiotherapy practice partner within the network.
• Drs. T.J. Schoorl (Orthopedic Surgeon)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrthopedic surgeon at Rode Kruis Ziekenhuis, Beverwijk. Medical specialist partner providing shoulder expertise and referral pathway.
• Dr. T.D.W. Alta (Orthopedic Surgeon)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrthopedic surgeon at Spaarne Gasthuis, Haarlem. Conducts shoulder clinic on Tuesdays in Haarlem-Noord.
• Dr. A. van Noort (Orthopedic Surgeon)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrthopedic surgeon at Spaarne Gasthuis, Heemstede. Conducts shoulder clinic on Mondays.
• Dr. R.H. den Boer (Trauma Surgeon)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTrauma surgeon at Spaarne Gasthuis. Provides expertise for trauma-related shoulder conditions.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Fys'Optima: Dutch physiotherapy network with multiple practices across the Netherlands, organized around shared quality standards and protocols. Comparable as a multi-site physiotherapy network serving similar patient segments, although without SNK's single-anatomy specialization.
• FysioHolland: One of the largest Dutch physiotherapy chains with hundreds of practice locations across the Netherlands. Directly comparable as a multi-site physiotherapy network delivering standardized care, but operating a generalist rather than shoulder-specialized model.
• TopzorgGroep: Dutch network of physiotherapy and paramedic practices operating across multiple regions. Directly comparable as a regional-to-national physiotherapy network model with shared protocols and branding, though without SNK's shoulder-specific specialization.

Broad incumbents

• Sint Maartenskliniek: Dutch specialty hospital focused on orthopedic and rehabilitation care, including shoulder conditions. Comparable as a high-acuity orthopedic and rehab provider in the same patient pathway, but hospital-based rather than a distributed physiotherapy partnership.
• Bergman Clinics: Large Dutch private clinic chain with significant orthopedics and physiotherapy capacity. Comparable as an established musculoskeletal care provider competing for shoulder patients and GP referrals, but as a broad portfolio operator rather than a regional specialty network.
• Annatommie mc: Dutch orthopedic clinic chain offering diagnostics, surgery, and rehabilitation for musculoskeletal conditions including shoulders. Comparable as an integrated orthopedic-and-rehabilitation provider competing for the same patient population, but operating owned clinics rather than a therapist partnership model.

Emerging players

• Xpert Clinics: Dutch specialty clinic network focused on hand and wrist conditions with a hub-and-spoke model including physiotherapy integration. Closely comparable as a musculoskeletal sub-specialty network with formal hospital partnerships and certified specialist therapists, but focused on a different anatomical region.

Others

• Schoudernetwerken Nederland (SNN): National umbrella organization to which SNK belongs, coordinating multiple regional shoulder networks and maintaining formal relationships with NHG and NOV. Comparable as the apex of the specialty-network model SNK operates within, rather than a direct competitor.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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