Peder Solberg Aakvåg
- Physiotherapist
- Peder.aakvaag@drdropin.no
- 24 07 77 05
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Physiotherapist Peder Solberg Aakvåg
Peder is a physiotherapist with expertise in musculoskeletal disorders and experience from both elite sports and general practice. He treats acute and long-term pain in the back, shoulders, elbow, hip, knees, and ankle/foot, as well as sports injuries such as sprains, stress fractures, and tendonitis.
He works purposefully with rehabilitation both before and after surgery, and has personal experience with recovery after a knee injury. He helps you manage everything from work-related issues to chronic pain conditions. His focus is that you become 100% well—not just pain-free, but also confident in your daily life, at work, and in the activities you enjoy.
Peder has a particular interest in:
Back | Neck | Shoulders | Knee | Achilles | Heel pain | Running-related ailments | Sports-related ailments | Rehabilitation after cancer treatment
Additional services which Peder offers:
✓ Shock wave therapy
✓ Personal trainer
Where can you book an appointment with Peder?
📍 Carl Berner (Dælenenggata 20, 0567 Oslo)
📍 Grunerløkka (Markveien 25, 0554 Oslo)
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Physiotherapist Peder Aakvåg - Dr. Dropin Grünerløkka & Carl Berner, Oslo
Peder Aakvåg is a licensed physiotherapist at Dr. Dropin Grünerløkka and Carl Berner in Oslo. He specializes in musculoskeletal disorders, sports injuries, and chronic pain conditions. At the clinics in Markveien 25 and Dælenenggata 20, Peder provides thorough assessments for patients seeking lasting recovery from both acute injuries and complex pain patterns.
Experience in Sports Medicine and Elite Athletics
Peder has a solid background in sports medicine, including two years as the Head of Medical for the U14–U19 teams at the Brann Academy. During this time, he worked closely with players on clinical examinations, treatments, and the design of tailored rehabilitation programs to ensure a safe return to sport.He has furthered his expertise through the course "Female Athlete: Health and Performance" and holds the prestigious FIFA Diploma in Football Medicine. This provides Peder with a deep understanding of injury management, prevention, and rehabilitation for athletes at all levels.
Specialist in Pain Reprocessing Therapy (PRT) and Chronic Pain
As the Treatment Coordinator for the PRT service at Dr. Dropin, Peder Aakvåg has profound insight into how the brain and nervous system influence the perception of pain. He utilizes PRT—an established, evidence-based method—to teach the brain to interpret signals from the body in a safer way.Peder actively uses PRT to help patients with:
- Neuroplastic Pain: Treating pain where the nervous system has become hypersensitive and sends erroneous "danger signals."
- Chronic Pain Conditions: A targeted approach for those who have not seen sufficient results from traditional treatments.
- Fatigue Management: Strategies to manage exhaustion and regain energy in daily life.
Background from Specialized and Primary Healthcare
Educated at the Western Norway University of Applied Sciences (HVL), Peder has broad experience from both specialized hospital settings and municipal healthcare. His clinical background includes pediatric physiotherapy, pulmonary physiotherapy, intensive care, and geriatrics. He also has significant experience in orthopedics and neurology, handling everything from acute rehabilitation to complex, long-term illness.
Where to find Peder Aakvåg in Oslo:
- Dr. Dropin Grünerløkka: Markveien 25, 0554 Oslo.
- Dr. Dropin Carl Berner: Dælenenggata 20, 0567 Oslo.