The treatment

A common problem in the world of (top) sports is that people no longer recover after exercising and that the performance level often fluctuates. The cause for this cannot be observed from a technical or tactical viewpoint. A medical cause has also not been found. The problem is often brushed aside and labeled as 'a mental issue', which I feel is only part of the explanation.

From my extensive experience in the treatment of many (top) athletes, I can conclude that, in cases of unexplained reduced functioning, there is always a vegetative imbalance. The effect of my work practically always results in both short and long term higher, constant performances. The physical approach according to my own treatment method address both the mental problem and physical issues.

"A top swimmer with a chronic shoulder injury no longer had any problems after treatment."

A simple explanation

Interaction between the two systems below determines an athlete's general energy level.

Sympathetic system - breakdown of energy
Parasympathetic system - buildup of energy

Normally ones 'battery' is recharged while sleeping, resulting in people waking up feeling well-rested and fit. However, when the body is overstressed, this principle no longer functions properly. Instead, a hormone is produced that activates the body in sleep as well. Consequently, people awaken feeling even more exhausted than they did before going to bed.

You can plan everything and spend every free moment training, but if you're not well-balanced in other areas as well, it becomes more difficult. The desired perfect rest, balance and strength is built up by our body. This is done by the neurovegetative system. This is a control system comparable to a station that monitors all organs.

"Robert employs a surprising approach and treatment! What is striking is the analogous view that the body is a complete mechanism. Everything responds to everything. It not only helps you solve your problem, it also vitalizes you."

When your body feels the threat of a potential 'shortage of energy or rest' or a 'setback', the system usually interferes and the mechanism is recovered. Therefore, we speak of the bodys self-generating capacity. Unfortunately, the neurovegetative system is often overstressed. As a result, our body is no longer capable of keeping us in tip-top form. We use our body unwisely and deplete the system. This results in a burnt-out feeling and unexplained exhaustion, which, in turn, increases the risk of injury.

This isn't just applicable to professional athletes. Everyone who copes with high work pressure on a regular basis recognizes this feeling. The self-generating capacity of the body no longer works as it should in cases of (long-term) stress. The negative spiral people find themselves in can no longer be resolved with rest alone; it now requires an external stimulus. Robert van der Sluis provides this stimulus.

"A Russian ski jumper with the remnants of Pfeiffers disease was in great shape after treatment."