Dr. Rick Verjans, sports medicine physician
Dr. Rick Verjans trained in sports medicine at Isala in Zwolle. He treats athletes and non-athletes with muscle, tendon and joint problems, with consultations in locations including Ghent and Antwerp.
Specialist training
After studying medicine at Maastricht University, he completed the four-year sports medicine specialty programme at Isala Zwolle (2018–2022). This included cardiology, respiratory medicine, orthopaedics, general practice, sports medicine and medical support for sports teams.
Sports injuries and movement-related problems
Consultations cover sports injuries, tendon and overuse problems and osteoarthritis affecting the upper and lower limbs. Ultrasound and ultrasound-guided injections may form part of assessment and treatment.
Sports medical testing in Gentbrugge
Maria Middelares in Gentbrugge offers cycle and treadmill exercise testing, sports medical assessments and Biodex isokinetic strength testing. Contact Gezond.Gent to arrange these tests.
Team care and teaching
Dr. Verjans has worked as a sports medicine physician with PEC Zwolle, at the European Beach Volleyball Championships and in cycling. He also teaches general practitioners and medical specialists, including doctors in training.
His own sporting interests include football, cycling, running, tennis and padel, fitness, powerlifting and CrossFit.
Publications
Official publications by Dr. Rick Verjans: first author of a paper on exercise diagnostics and co-author of the PROFE studies in professional female football players.
- PubMed: Breathlessness and cardiopulmonary exercise testing (2021)
- PubMed: Hip shape and femoroacetabular impingement — PROFE (2026)
- PubMed: Hip strength and range of motion — PROFE (2026)
- PubMed: Pubic symphysis X-rays and groin symptoms — PROFE (2026)
Related topics: sports injuries, hip and groin pain, ultrasound, exercise testing and Biodex strength testing.
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