My name is Bink Bakker, and I am a Student Physician Assistant at Spine Center Amsterdam Rotterdam, with a background in physiotherapy. I have developed a broad understanding of the musculoskeletal system and the treatment of musculoskeletal conditions. During my physiotherapy studies, I completed a minor specialising in musculoskeletal conditions of the lower back and lower extremities, which allowed me to further develop my knowledge of the diagnosis and treatment of these conditions. Combined with my professional experience as a physiotherapist, this has provided me with a solid foundation in assessing and treating patients with musculoskeletal complaints. This knowledge and experience are highly relevant to my work at Spine Center Amsterdam Rotterdam, where I am further developing my skills in the diagnosis and treatment of patients with spine-related conditions.
Specialty / areas of interest
- Spine surgery
Languages
- Dutch / English
Work experience
- Student Physician Assistant
Spine Center, Amsterdam Rotterdam | 09/2026-present - Physiotherapist / Personal Trainer / Coach
Eleven Movement, Zoetermeer | 09/2025-09/2026 - Various roles, including Physiotherapy Assistant / Personal Trainer
Eleven Movement, Zoetermeer and Rotterdam | 11/2021-09/2025
Education
- Master’s in Physician Assistant Studies
Rotterdam University of Applied Sciences, Rotterdam | 2026-present -
Bachelor’s degree in Physiotherapy, full-time
Rotterdam University of Applied Sciences, Rotterdam | 2021-2025
Minor: Physiotherapy for musculoskeletal conditions of the lower back and lower extremities
Utrecht University of Applied Sciences, Utrecht | 2024-2025
Memberships
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NAPA – Dutch Association of Physician Assistants
Professional association for Physician Assistants in the Netherlands.
Quality Register of the Dutch Association of Physician Assistants (NAPA).
