We have been in the center of Otrabanda for over 30 years. Our team consists of four physiotherapists. Each with their own passion, expertise and knowledge to serve you. We approach each client individually with full attention to your physical complaints. It's important for us to get to know you, and detect the cause of your discomfort and complaints, hereafter we set goals together to support and guide you through the recovery of your bodily complaints. Get To Know Us
M. C. F. Franco
Director & Physical Therapist
Spinal pain is one of the most common problems seen by physiotherapists. It's better known as lower back-pain or neck-pain.
A joint is where two or more bones come together, like the knee, hip, elbow, or shoulder. Joints can be damaged by many types of injuries or diseases.
is suitable for patients which have undergone an orthopedic operation. You can also be directly referred to a physiotherapist by an orthopaedic surgeon, without an operation.
This area of physiotherapy is focused on the treatment of individuals with neurological conditions. Neurological disorders affect the functioning of the brain, spinal cord, and nerves.
Cardiovascular disease refers to a number of different conditions that affect the heart and circulatory system.
To treat, educate and advise patients who have problems with their lungs and their breathing.
Vestibular physiotherapy is effective in reducing dizziness, vertigo and associated falls. This improves the quality of life in people with disorders involving balance mechanisms.
Physiotherapist
Graduated at the Hogeschool Rotterdam as physiotherapist in 2014 and joined Fysiocur N.V. ever since.
For me it is a satisfaction to support patients in remedying their physical complaints. I mainly focus on complaints related to the spine. The cervical spine is very interesting, especially because our most important nerves pass through here. Also everyone experiences a neck ache once in a while.
Next to the spine I also have a passion for rehabilitation after orthopedic surgeries such as total knee prostheses or hand surgeries. I love observing the progression the patients are making, and for me it is a challenge to reach the full mobility and functioning of their joints. Physiotherapy is a beautiful occupation because it’s not only about the physical complaints, but also about the attention you give to the person and the origin of their complaints. So we also apply a little bit of psychology.
This makes each patient unique in their own way. And every complaint can be approached differently. The aim is to set goals together with the patient in order to provide the best possible care. With the main goal being getting my patients to mobilize again as usual and free of pain.
Physiotherapist
After completing my physiotherapy education in Leiden, Netherlands in 1986, I returned to Curaçao and gained my experiences by working 3 years for the GGD and both clinically and outpatient in SEHOS and Taams-kliniek.
Since 1989 I execute physiotherapy in this practice, where the main focus has always been on providing pre- and post-operative care for orthopedic patients. In addition I specialized in cranio-mandibular dysfunction, sport physiotherapy and the Mc Kenzie Method.
We opened another branch in 2000, in Santa Maria, to provide this neighborhood with our services as well.
I still enjoy practicing physiotherapy a lot, especially the interaction with the patients. The gratefulness I experience when patients complete their therapy and are able to function pain free again is satisfactory.
What makes physiotherapy so special, is that a complaint not only exists of a somatic part, but always includes a psychological component. Because of this I have learned over the years to approach the patients in a holistic way through which I achieve a positive outcome sooner.
Cranio-Mandibular Dysfunction, Sport Physiotherapy, Mc Kenzie Method
Physiotherapist
Nearing the end of my Physical Therapy education at the Haagsche Hoge School in Holland I got a chance to do a 4 month internship here at Fysiocur. I was right then offered to come back and join the team after I graduated July 1993.
I did not hesitate to join and have been working here ever since!
The main reason was that this practice is specialized in orthopedic recoveries. This specialism is what I personally liked the most in our profession, because recoveries are seen relatively fast in patients.
Over the course of the years I have been updating my skills and techniques by upgrading and following different courses, like manual therapy and sensory stimulation (dry needling).
My interests lie very much in the area of prevention and nutrition. In my therapy sessions you will be getting a lot of additional information to help you recover faster, heal better and prevent relapses.
Manual Therapy, Sensory Stimulation (Dry Needling)
Physiotherapist
I completed my studies as physiotherapist in 1987 at the Academy of Physiotherapy in Groningen, Netherlands. After that I returned to Curacao and I started my career at the GGD where I used to treat patients clinically and outpatient.
In 1989 I founded Fysiocur N.V in Otrabanda. Up until 2019 we have had the privilege to always work together with one or more orthopedists and other medical specializations.
In order to provide our patients with a diversity of available treatments I specialized in sport physiotherapy, cranio-mandibular dysfunctions and the pelvis including the pelvic floor.
Over time I also specialized in mainly the shoulder and manual therapy for the spine and extremities, which is also my passion.
The interesting part of this job is being interactive with the patients. I have a special interest in tracing down where the complaints origin. It’s a great satisfaction when the patients are finished with treatments and are able to leave the practice happy.
Cranio-Mandibular Dysfunction, Sport Physiotherapy, Pelvis including Pelvic Floor
Our team is dedicated to treat you in the best possible way and assist you with your complaints.
Feel at home in our newly renovated practice, with four treatment rooms and a fully equipped exercise area.
Our practice is equipped by Enraf Nonius, highest quality equipment according to the most advanced techniques.
Our four physiotherapists have various specializations, which increases the diversity.
YEARS OF EXPERIENCE
NEW PATIENTS A YEAR
PHYSIOTHERAPISTS
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+5999 462 7777 ext. 1
administratie@fysiocur.com
Breedestraat Otrabanda 200,
Willemstad, Curaçao
Mon To Fri 8.00 - 12.00
Mon To Fri 14.00 - 17.00
