About the center of expertise

The expertise of this center focuses on the diseases Ataxia, Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis (HSP) and Neurometabolic disorders (metabolic diseases that lead to neurological symptoms). The expertise lies mainly in the (pediatric) neurological knowledge of these diseases, genetic diagnostics and rehabilitation.
 
Examples of other conditions seen within our center include Huntington's disease, hereditary forms of Parkinson's disease, and hereditary and rare dystonias.
Collaborations
The departments that work together at this center are Neurology, Genetics and Rehabilitation, but when necessary other disciplines are contacted (e.g. cardiologist, ophthalmologist, or urologist).
The center is open to both children and adults.

Consulting hours

For adult patients, Neurology offers specialized clinics for movement disorders and for ataxias. Neurology and Genetics run a joint clinic for genetic movement disorders. The Rehabilitation department has specialized, multidisciplinary clinics for HSP and for Ataxia.
 
For ataxia telangiectasia (AT) there is a multidisciplinary outpatient clinic, in which (pediatric) neurologists collaborate with pulmonoligists, immunologists, rehabilitation specialists, speech and language therapists, and physiotherapists.

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About the center of expertise

The center Rare and genetic movement disorders holds expertise in the (pediatric) neurological knowledge, genetic diagnostics and rehabilitation. read more

Contact

prof. dr. Bart van de Warrenburg
head of the center of clinical expertise

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Getting to your appointment Rare and Genetic Movement Disorders

Entrance: Radboudumc, East entrance (ingang Oost)
Route: 914

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Getting to your appointment Rare and Genetic Movement Disorders

Visiting address

Reinier Postlaan 4
6525 EX Nijmegen

Directions

Go to Reinier Postlaan 4
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Enter building at: Radboudumc, East entrance (ingang Oost)
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Follow route 914

Research and education

Research

We do a lot of research into genetic movement disorders. read more

Research

A lot of research on these diseases is being conducted. Examples include:
  • finding new causes
  • investigating the mechanisms in the brain in these disorders
  • studying rehabilitation treatments

Participating in research

Our center of expertise is very active in research into rare and genetic movement disorders. Feel free to ask your doctor about possibilities of participating, if you are interested.

For patients

Your visit

The procedure at our center strongly depends on the suspected diagnosis, reason of referral, care needs, etc. In general, the first visit to one of the specialists is the most extensive one. read more

Your visit

The procedure at our center strongly depends on the on the suspected diagnosis, reason of referral, care needs, etc. In general, the first visit to one of the specialists is the most extensive. After this, we will review and share with you the further options for diagnostic tests and/or treatment. For some patients, a single visit is sufficient, while in other cases several visits are required, for example, for further examinations or to evaluate treatments.

What might we do for you?

Patients, both adults and children, with a rare and (possibly) hereditary movement disorder can visit to our center. We are focused on finding the exact hereditary cause, offering detailed information about a hereditary disease, and giving advice about possible treatments.

Making an appointment

Patients can be referred to our center by their own specialist or, in some cases, by their own general practitioner. read more

Making an appointment

Patients can be referred to our center by their own specialist or, in some cases, by their own general practitioner. It is important to us that as much relevant information as possible (including earlier genetic research, MRI scans, etc.) is sent together with the referral. In addition, it is very helpful if the patient has a clear overview of diseases that run in his/her family.

Research

We do a lot of research into genetic movement disorders. read more

Research

A lot of research on these diseases is being conducted. Examples include:
  • finding new causes
  • investigating the mechanisms in the brain in these disorders
  • studying rehabilitation treatments

Participating in research

Our center of expertise is very active in research into rare and genetic movement disorders. Feel free to ask your doctor about possibilities of participating, if you are interested.

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