Last updated: November 2026
Pain that just won’t go away? With HEIT we treat you with a strong magnetic field, through your clothes. No needles, no gel, no need to undress.
Does this sound familiar?
- Your knee, shoulder or heel has been bothering you for months.
- Exercising is difficult because it hurts.
- Your muscles stay tense, whatever you try.
- You want to strengthen your pelvic floor, but it’s not really working.
Then HEIT can help you take the next step.
Why try HEIT?
- Comfortable. You keep your clothes on and only feel a tapping sensation.
- No needles or medication. A magnetic field does the work.
- Works deep. The pulses reach muscles, tendons and joints.
- Clear and simple. A session takes 30 minutes: 20 minutes of treatment, plus explanation and advice.
- Easier exercise. Less pain or tension often makes moving easier.
- A safe start. Always an interview and assessment by your physiotherapist first.
What can HEIT do for you?
Through the magnetic field, HEIT stimulates your nerves and muscles. Depending on the setting, this can have the following effects:
How much effect you notice differs from person to person, and the studies are still small. That is why we review together after 3 to 6 sessions what it has done for you. Read what the research says.
What is HEIT?
HEIT is a treatment with a strong magnetic field. The letters stand for High Energy Inductive Therapy. We work with the Compact-II by Enraf-Nonius.
The physiotherapist holds a round treatment head on or just above the painful area. It emits short, powerful pulses. The pulses pass through clothing and skin into muscles, tendons and joints. There they can reduce pain, relax tense muscles or make weak muscles contract.
HEIT supports your recovery. It does not replace exercise. How much it helps differs from person to person.
Read how HEIT works and what scientific research says about it →
What does it feel like?
- You feel a tapping or pulsing sensation.
- At a higher setting, the muscles contract by themselves.
- It does not hurt. We set the strength to what feels comfortable for you.
- You briefly put aside jewellery, your watch, phone and bank cards.
Who is HEIT for?
- wear and tear (osteoarthritis), for example of the knee
- tendon problems, bursitis and heel pain
- acute back pain, such as lumbago
- nerve pain and tense muscles, also after a stroke
- recovery after a bruise or fracture
- fluid in or around a joint
- weak muscles after a period of little activity
- urine leakage (incontinence) and a weak pelvic floor
HEIT for urine leakage (incontinence)
You may know the pelvic floor chair that some clinics use for urine leakage. HEIT works on the same principle: the magnetic field makes the pelvic floor muscles contract while you stay fully clothed. Pelvic floor training remains the basis; HEIT gives extra support, so that you also learn to use the muscles properly yourself. After 6 sessions we review together whether it helps. More about HEIT for urine leakage.
Who is it not for?
- have a pacemaker, implanted defibrillator or other electronic implant, such as a cochlear implant or medication pump
- have epilepsy, or it is suspected
- have an injury to the head or neck
- are pregnant or have a fever
- have (or may have) a tumour near the treatment area
- have metal in your body at that spot, such as a knee replacement
For children and older adults we consult the doctor first. We never treat over the heart. Please remove your hearing aid during treatment.
How we work
- You get in touch. Call, WhatsApp or email us. You can usually come in within 3 working days.
- Interview and assessment. Your physiotherapist listens to your complaint and examines you. That way we know whether HEIT suits you and is safe.
- Your plan. You hear how often and for how long we will treat you. You know in advance how many treatments we expect, and what it costs.
- Treatment. A 30-minute session, fully clothed: 20 minutes of treatment plus explanation and advice. For acute complaints usually twice a week; for longer-standing complaints often 6 to 8 times.
- Looking back together. After 3 to 6 sessions we discuss what it has done for you. Not noticing enough difference? Then we tell you honestly whether continuing makes sense.
What does HEIT cost?
No surprises: we always discuss the costs with you in advance. See also reimbursement and fees.
Combining with other treatments
HEIT works best as part of a broader plan. We often combine it with:
Frequently asked questions
Does HEIT hurt?
No. You feel a tapping or pulsing sensation. At a higher setting, muscles contract by themselves. We set the strength to what feels comfortable for you.
Do I need to undress?
No, the magnetic field works through clothing. You do briefly put aside jewellery, your watch, phone and bank cards.
How many treatments do I need?
That depends on your complaint. For acute complaints we usually treat twice a week. For longer-standing complaints, such as osteoarthritis, it is often 6 to 8 treatments. You will hear this after the intake.
How soon will I notice something?
That differs from person to person. Some people notice less pain after a few treatments; for others it takes longer or the effect remains limited. That is why we regularly review together.
Has HEIT been scientifically studied?
Yes. There are studies in back pain, muscle pain, knee osteoarthritis and urine leakage, among others. The results are favourable, but the studies are still small. On our research page you can read honestly what is known, with sources.
Is HEIT reimbursed?
No. At our practice HEIT is a separate treatment, outside your physiotherapy. That way your physiotherapy time remains fully available for assessment, exercise and guidance. Your regular physiotherapy is reimbursed according to your policy.
Do I need a referral?
No, you can come to us without a referral from your GP.
Try it and experience it yourself
Call or WhatsApp us. We will schedule an interview and look together at whether HEIT is right for you.