Marita is an active and engaged physiotherapist from Bærum with a strong interest in exercise, movement and how the body functions. Her interest in anatomy and physical activity started at a young age, through many years of dance and ballet until she was 20. This background has also given her a particular interest in sports injuries, especially in dance and other activities that place great demands on the body's capacity and function.
After graduating, Marita has worked as a physiotherapist at several private clinics in eastern Norway. She has built up varied clinical experience from both fully private practices and clinics with municipal operating agreements, working with a wide range of patients and musculoskeletal complaints.
She takes an active approach to treatment and rehabilitation, and wants the patient to be an important part of the course of treatment. Marita puts great emphasis on meeting patients where they are and finding good solutions together, based on each person's circumstances, resources and goals. A thorough clinical examination forms the basis for further treatment, where she combines her professional knowledge with the patient's own wishes and needs.
Marita works with a wide range of musculoskeletal complaints, including neck, back, shoulder, hip and knee problems. She has a particular interest in sports injuries, load-related complaints and rehabilitation after injury. Both strength and endurance training are central to her professional interest, and she is keen on how targeted training and the right load management can contribute to better function, increased capacity and a safe return to the desired activity level.
Marita is curious by nature and keen to keep learning. She wants to stay professionally up to date and use evidence-based methods in examination, treatment and rehabilitation.
In treatment, Marita Stangenes uses:
- Diagnostic ultrasound
- Dry needling
- Shockwave therapy (ESWT)
- Guided rehabilitation
- Adapting exercise programmes and home exercises
- Training guidance
Outside Behandlerverket, Marita enjoys an active everyday life. She is also very interested in endurance sports and is currently training running, cycling and swimming for her first Ironman 70.3. Marita likes to challenge herself and is always ready for new physical challenges.