Pål treats both acute and chronic conditions in muscles, tendons, and joints. He has a particular interest in knee, shoulder, back, foot, and sports injuries. Additionally, he is trained as an exercise physiologist, providing extra expertise when implementing training measures. Pål focuses on viewing the whole person to ensure that your problems are taken seriously. He also uses shockwave therapy when indicated.

Pål has a particular interest in:
Shoulder | Hip | Knee | Ankle/Heel | Plantar fasciitis | Achilles pain | Tennis elbow / Golf elbow | Jumpers knee / Runners knee

Additional services which Pål offers:
✓ Shock wave therapy
✓ Personal trainer

Where can you book an appointment with Pål?
📍Berstadhuset (Bergen, Valkendorfsgaten 9)

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Physiotherapist Pål Østby – Dr. Dropin Bergen sentrum

Pål Østby is an experienced and professionally engaged physiotherapist at Dr. Dropin Bergen sentrum, centrally located at Valkendorfsgaten 9 in Bergen. With a unique combination of education in both physiotherapy and sports science, he specializes in helping patients with everything from acute sports injuries to long-term muscle and joint ailments.

As a physiotherapist at Dr. Dropin Bergen sentrum, Pål Østby is known for his thorough diagnostics and tailored treatment plans. He has particular experience with patients seeking help for shoulder and knee injuries, ankle/foot complaints, as well as hip and back problems in Bergen.

Specialist expertise in ultrasound diagnostics and shockwave therapy

Pål Østby has further education in ultrasound diagnostics via the Norwegian Association of Private Physiotherapists, which gives him a deeper understanding of injuries to tendons, muscles, and joints, and in diagnosing these.

In addition, physiotherapist Pål Østby has extensive experience with shockwave therapy (ESWT). This is an effective treatment method for patients seeking help for chronic tendonitis, such as calcific tendinopathy (calcified shoulder), plantar fasciitis (heel pain), or tennis elbow. By combining training exercises with manual techniques and shockwave therapy where indicated, he ensures patients at Dr. Dropin Bergen sentrum receive safe and evidence-based treatment.

Interdisciplinary background: Physiotherapy, training, and nutrition

Pål Østby distinguishes himself with his double bachelor's degree; he is both a qualified physiotherapist from OsloMet and an exercise physiologist from the Norwegian School of Sport Sciences with a bachelor's in sports science. This combination provides him with a deep understanding of the body's anatomy, work physiology, movement patterns, and rehabilitation.

In addition to his expertise in musculoskeletal complaints, Pål Østby has studied subjects in nutrition through his bachelor's in sports science. This means that patients at Dr. Dropin Bergen sentrum at Valkendorfsgaten 9 receive holistic follow-up that includes specific injury treatment, strength training, and lifestyle guidance.

Broad experience from specialist health services and private practice

Before his current role as a physiotherapist in central Bergen, Pål Østby gained experience from various parts of the healthcare system. His background includes: three years in private practice treating a wide range of pains and injuries; internship service at the orthopedic department and the heart and lung department at Bærum Hospital; physiotherapy service in Asker municipality; experience as a former player, coach, and physical trainer in football.

This varied background means that physiotherapist Pål Østby has high competence in pre- and post-operative courses (pre-operative and post-operative training), as well as rehabilitation and prevention of sports injuries for both recreational and active athletes.

Continuous professional updating and quality

For Pål Østby, it is important that treatment is always based on the latest research. He regularly participates in courses and professional seminars organized by Dr. Dropin, featuring both internal and external lecturers. This ensures that patients visiting Dr. Dropin Bergen sentrum at Valkendorfsgaten 9 always meet a practitioner with up-to-date knowledge and the best prerequisites for solving complex pain conditions.