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Dr. Erik Matser
Dr. Erik Matser (Zevenaar, 29 march 1963) is a Dutch clinical neuropsychologist, university teacher, scientific publicist and sports psychologist. He is especially well-known for his international brain research and psychological guidance of top sportsmen and sportswomen, artists and business people.

Matser studied neuropsychology at the Catholic university of Nijmegen. He received his doctorate degree in 1991.

Matser has his own practice in Helmond and Dubai. Since February 2009, Matser also works as a psychologist at the Accademia Pianistica in Imola, Italy and Eindhoven. His work here involves the selection and psychological guidance of master pianists.

In Dubai he works at the German Neuroscience Center. Here he treats patients suffering from persistent complaints after Acquired Brain Injury and whiplash. Phenix Programme.

In Helmond he has his own out-patients clinic. Here he treats people who suffer from residual complaints after brain injury (memory loss and lack of concentration) as well as those who suffer from lack of energy, memory impairment and lack of concentration caused by physical (over-training) or extreme psychological stress burn-out, mental fatigue.

In addition to the psychological treatment of people with brain injury, he also specializes in optimizing the accomplishments of artists, managers and top-class sportsmen and –women.

Career
After graduating, he did research at Cornel University in New York (city) New York from 1992 to 1993. He studied and guided professional boxers concerning prevention and diagnosis of (summated) brain injury.

Since 1993 he was associated with the department of Medical Psychology in St Anna Hospital in Geldrop as neuropsychologist which is well-known for its excellent care in the world of top-class sports. Since 1999 he is part-time lecturer at the Erasmus University of Rotterdam, department of anatomy, Institute of Neuroscience. In 2000 he received his doctorate at the university of Maastricht, from the department of neurology on the thesis “Brain injury in Boxing and Soccer; a neuropsychological approach”.

Since 1997 he has offered his expertise as neuropsychology consultant for PSV (football club) [PSV football and Feyenoord concerning brain injury prevention programmes. During the 2005-2006 season, dr. Matser worked as a neuropsychologist for the English Premier League for Chelsea FC (season 2004-2009), Swansea City AFC (season 2009-2011). In Belgium he did talent research for RSC Anderlecht.

As lecturer is has been involved with numerous educational institutions such as the department of Neurosciences of the Erasmus University, NSPOH (post-doctoral education on company health and insurance medicine), Rino-Zuid (post-doctorate education on clinical psychology) and Fontys-Eindhoven (school for physiotherapy).

As advisor, he is an active member of a number of research Councils such as the Dutch Board of Health, FIFA and the IOC.

Furthermore Matser works as a neuropsychological expert for the Court of Law in Arnhem and ‘s-Hertogenbosch.

His work on brain injury amongst boxers and football players was published in scientific journals such as JAMA, Neurology and The Lancet Neurology. He is also author of books on (neuro)psychological themes such as talent, ‘beauty’ and the character traits of a genius.

Research
Matser mainly searched off the beaten path for inventive ways to broaden and improve diagnosis of neurological disorders. Cognitive tests proved to be scientifically reliable and refined instruments during this process. His examination of people who showed no abnormalities on an MRI-scan but still had complaints after brain injury showed noteworthy results. Neuropsychological examination proved the presence of abnormalities even when MRI could not. His latest publications describe the cognitive functions of the best achievers in the world in the fields of swimming, football and music. His research demonstrates the differences in cognitive achievement in the front part of the brain (Prefrontal cortex).

His findings have been published in several scientific journals, adopted by the Board of Health and recommended to the Minister in November 2003. These findings have strengthened Matsers convictions that one should take a broader view of people rather than basing conclusions merely on photos and that a multi-disciplinary collaboration will give far better results in diagnosis and treatment than contact with just one medical specialist.

Many patients visit his clinic with ‘invisible’ persistent problems. They are hindered by impairments in their thought processes, are mentally and physically exhausted yet seem ‘healthy’. Dr. Matser sees great similarities between the residual symptoms of acquired brain injury, whiplash, burn-out and complaints due to physical overtraining.

The principle of self-instruction
As to neuropsychological treatment of patients with acquired brain injury, Matser developed what he calls the ‘principle of self-instruction’. This principle of self-instruction is based on the giving of insight into the neurological impact of the injury, using this insight to make necessary adjustments and applying these adjustments to his or her social and working life. To optimize the adjustments he works closely with several paramedics such as physiotherapists, nutritionists and sports trainers. Matser compares the treatment of his patients to the way one would treat an athlete who is expected to achieve. The living and working environment and physical fitness must be optimized to expedite recovery and adjustment. His method entails intensive sessions with his patient, offering daily coaching and directives. Phenix Programme

Topsports and ‘mental well-being’
In addition to the care and diagnostics of patients with neurological disorders, Matser also has a practice in Dubai where he works with top-class sportspeople. During their neuropsychological guidance he also makes use of his principle of self-instruction. The goal is to optimize the physical and mental condition of the athlete.

The mental well-being’ programme consists of strict directives how to handle summated brain and neck injury, early diagnosis and treatment of axis 1 and axis 2 disorders (short- or long-term psychological disorders), giving insight into mental processes and using the gained knowledge to optimize mental and physical potential.

Philosophy
The philosophy of Matser is that all roads lead to Rome. Besides the already available knowledge of established medicine and pharmaceutics there is much new knowledge which can improve the quality of life of these patients. For example, certain foods have a positive effect on attention span and concentration and specific physical training can be as effective in improving mental fitness by decreasing fears and depression, as taking medication. Sport also slows down accelerated aging as caused by Alzheimer’s disease. Matser states that there are several more scientifically based, well founded ways to diagnose and treat injured brain function.

The intact structure of the brain often seems to put the medical specialist on the wrong track. Concussion, whiplash and onset of Alzheimer’s disease are not detectable by MRI. According to Matser, it is therefore incorrect to state that there is nothing wrong with the patient. Diagnosis and treatment of brain injury should therefore take place in a broad context.

Private life
In 2003 Erik Matser married Marly Kanters and together they have three children. His hobbies are sports, nature and a clean world.

Books

 * De meeste gestelde vragen over: Hersenletsel, Strengholt, Bussum, 2002. (The most frequently asked questions about brain injury)


 * Het beschadigde brein, Pica uitgevers, Huizen, 2004. (The damaged brain)


 * Personage: sterke en zwakke kanten van bekende mensen, Pica uitgevers, Huizen, 2005. (Character: strengths and weakness of famous people)


 * In gesprek met lucifer: graaicultuur. machtsmisbruik, manipulatie en massamoord kenmerken van agressief narcisme, Erik J.T. Matser, Mierlo, 2012. (A conversation with lucifer: culture of greed, abuse of power, manipulation and mass murder, characteristics of aggressive narcism. )

Publications
In English (in some cases, written together with others):


 * Matser JT, de Bijl MAO, Luytelaar G. Is amateur boxing dangerous? De Psycholoog 1992;12:515-521


 * Jordan BD, Matser JT, Zimmerman R, Zazula T. Sparring and cognitive function in professional boxers. The Physician and Sportsmedicine 1996:24:87-98.


 * Matser JT, Kessels AGH, Lezak MD, Jordan BD, Troost J. Neuropsychological Impairment in Amateur Soccer Players. JAMA 1999;282:971-973


 * Matser JT, Kessels AGH, Lezak MD, Jordan BD, Troost J. Acute traumatic brain injury in amateur boxing. The Physician and Sportsmedicine 2000;28 (1):87-92.


 * Matser, E, Kessels, A, Troost J, Lezak, M. Brain Injury in Amateur Soccer Players: Letters, In Reply. JAMA 2000, 283:


 * Matser, Erik; Dealing with neurological injuries in sports; boxing under debate. The Lancet Neurology, 2004: 3: 436 – 437

links

 * Phenix Programme


 * Neuro-psychologie.nl

Media

 * Pauw & Witteman (broadcasted: 18 november 2009). "Erik Matser onderzocht brein toptalenten".


 * De Wereld Draait Door (uitzending: 12 februari 2009). "Gesprek Erik Matser".


 * TEDxBrainport - Master Brains (2011).


 * Dubai Eye 103.8 "What Is Real Talent Dr. Matser explains".


 * Dubai Eye 103.8 "Stress and burnout Dr. Matser explains".


 * Daily Mail (8 augustus 2009). "The greatest save of my life: The day Chelsea's Petr Cech almost died".


 * The National UAE (26 march 2014). "Sports psychologist looking for UAE champions".


 * The National UAE "When it comes to the Masters field, quantity and quality will always help".


 * The National UAE (1 december 2015). "Concussion in sport in spotlight ahead of Dubai Sevens".


 * Eindhovens Dagblad (23 juli 2009). "De psycholoog van toptalenten".


 * Keuchenius, Anthon (27 maart 2009). "Interview - Topvoetballers zijn per definitie hoogbegaafd". Tijdschrift Talent.


 * Financieel Dagblad (19 decemeber 2009). "De wil om te winnen".


 * Eindhovens Dagblad (18 juni 2008). "Revolutionair Nederlands onderzoek bij Chelsea".


 * Volkskrant (21 december 2007). "Het is hoog tijd voor een ‘smartcap’". De Volkskrant.


 * McTaggart, Lynne (januari/februari 2007). "De kracht van intentie". Ode.


 * NU.nl (21 november 2005). "'Van Basten intellectueel hoogbegaafd'".

Dr. Erik Matser
User: Alfons999, looking at your contributions I don't see it either. I saw that you made a similar edit at the WP:Sandbox. I gather you are a new user. You may not have saved the page. Try creating it again. 7&amp;6=thirteen (☎) 23:25, 9 May 2016 (UTC)
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