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Frequently asked questions

About De Fysioplek

What is De Fysioplek?

A website that shows which physiotherapists in Amsterdam and the surrounding area have a slot free soon. We read the public online agendas of 77 practices and put the open times side by side: 11.276 right now. You pick your complaint and your neighbourhood and see who has time today or tomorrow.

Is it free? Do I need an account?

Yes, free. No, no account. You search, pick a time and book on the practice's website.

How current are the times?

We re-read the agendas every hour. At some practices we also check a time live the moment you tap it. Still, a slot can just have been taken. That's why you always pick the time once more on the practice's website.

Why isn't my practice listed?

We only show times from public online agendas; more than seventy percent of the 485 practices in the region don't have one. Those practices are listed too, with a phone number. If a practice is missing or something is wrong, mail us. Run a practice? See for practices.

Does De Fysioplek book the appointment for me?

No. You book yourself, with the practice. At some practices we can pre-fill the form, but you press the final button.

Seeing a physiotherapist

Do I need a referral from my GP?

Usually not. Since 1 January 2006 you can go straight to a physiotherapist in the Netherlands. In 2023, 73 percent of patients came without a referral (Nivel). A referral is needed for treatment of a condition on the chronic list and for treatment at home.

When should I see the GP first?

After an accident or fall, with fever, with loss of strength or numbness, with problems urinating or passing stool, with unexplained weight loss and with pain at night. If in doubt, call your GP.

Cover and costs (2026)

What does basic insurance cover (18 and over)?

Only conditions on the chronic list (Annex 1 of the Health Insurance Decree), and only from the 21st treatment. The first 20 you pay yourself or through supplementary insurance. That applies once per condition, not every year.

What else is in basic insurance?

Hip or knee osteoarthritis: up to 12 supervised exercise sessions a year. Intermittent claudication: up to 37 treatments a year. Urinary incontinence: 9 pelvic physiotherapy sessions. COPD from stage 2, depending on severity.

Does the deductible apply?

Yes. Treatments from basic insurance count toward your deductible (eigen risico). In 2026 that is € 385.

What about children under 18?

The first 9 treatments per condition are covered, plus 9 more if medically needed (18 a year). Conditions on the chronic list are covered in full. No deductible applies.

And ordinary complaints, like back, neck or a sports injury?

Those are not in basic insurance. Supplementary insurance covers 6 to 50 treatments a year depending on your package, with no deductible. Without supplementary insurance you pay yourself.

What does a treatment cost in Amsterdam?

In 2026 a regular treatment costs € 47 to € 61. An intake or screening costs € 50 to € 60, manual therapy about € 60. Miss an appointment without cancelling and many practices charge it anyway.

Is long-covid recovery care still covered?

No. Since 2025 it is no longer covered by basic insurance.

This is general information, not advice about your policy. The exact cover is in your insurer's policy conditions. Checked on 04 September 2026.

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