Jurica Hercigonja
Physiotherapist in Zagreb Specializing in Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation
Jurica Hercigonja holds a Bachelor’s degree in Physiotherapy from the University of Applied Health Sciences in Zagreb and is clinically focused on evidence-based rehabilitation of musculoskeletal disorders. He practices at Preventis, where he works within a multidisciplinary rehabilitation team providing structured, individualized recovery programs.
During his academic training, he actively participated in scientific and professional conferences in the fields of physiotherapy and sports medicine, including the Physiotherapy in Sport, Recreation and Wellness conference. He also completed the international Erasmus BIP program focused on modern assessment, intervention, and evaluation of patients with chronic pain, applying a biopsychosocial treatment model.
Clinical Focus and Rehabilitation Expertise
His professional interests are centered on the rehabilitation of orthopedic and sports-related injuries, with emphasis on injury prevention, neuromuscular control, and long-term functional recovery. Treatment planning integrates principles of physical therapy and rehabilitation, combining structured exercise protocols with targeted therapeutic interventions.
- Rehabilitation of acute and chronic musculoskeletal injuries
- Secondary prevention of sports-related injuries
- Proprioceptive and balance training
- Chronic pain management using functional rehabilitation strategies
- Improvement of joint stability and mobility
- Return-to-sport and return-to-activity protocols
Rehabilitation Approach and Professional Development
Jurica places strong emphasis on functional assessment, movement analysis, and individualized corrective exercise programming. His rehabilitation approach may incorporate techniques from Manual Therapies to address soft tissue restrictions and joint dysfunction, as well as structured programs within Kinesiotherapy and Individual Exercise Therapy to restore strength, coordination, and proprioception.
His final thesis, titled Proprioceptive Training in the Function of Secondary Prevention of Ankle Injuries in Sports, was presented at the Sports Medicine Conference in Poreč and reflects his ongoing interest in evidence-based strategies for injury prevention and performance optimization.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Physiotherapy obtained from the University of Applied Health Sciences in Zagreb.
Experience
Professional development includes participation in international educational programs and scientific events focused on chronic pain treatment and musculoskeletal rehabilitation.
Publications
Participation in the Sports Medicine Conference in Poreč with research focused on proprioceptive training in the prevention of ankle injuries.
Certificates
Completed training in BLS and AED emergency procedures, post-isometric relaxation techniques, and fundamentals of Kinesio Taping application.