Rehabilitation Treatment
Physiotherapy
Key Articles
Biomarkers and Rehabilitation for Functional Neurological Disorder
Mark VW. Biomarkers and Rehabilitation for Functional Neurological Disorder. J Pers Med. 2024 Sep 7;14(9):948. doi: 10.3390/jpm14090948. PMID: 39338202; PMCID: PMC11433361.
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Specialist physiotherapy for functional motor disorder in England and Scotland (Physio4FMD): a pragmatic, multicentre, phase 3 randomised controlled trial
Nielsen G, Stone J, Lee TC, Goldstein LH, Marston L, Hunter RM, Carson A, Holt K, Marsden J, Le Novere M, Nazareth I, Noble H, Reuber M, Strudwick AM, Santana Suarez B, Edwards MJ; Physio4FMD study group. Specialist physiotherapy for functional motor disorder in England and Scotland (Physio4FMD): a pragmatic, multicentre, phase 3 randomised controlled trial. Lancet Neurol. 2024 Jul;23(7):675-686. doi: 10.1016/S1474-4422(24)00135-2. Epub 2024 May 17. PMID: 38768621.
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Functional neurological disorder, physical activity and exercise: What we know and what we can learn from comorbid disorders
Boylan KA, Dworetzky BA, Baslet G, Polich G, Angela O'Neal M, Reinsberger C. Functional neurological disorder, physical activity and exercise: What we know and what we can learn from comorbid disorders. Epilepsy Behav Rep. 2024 Jun 1;27:100682. doi: 10.1016/j.ebr.2024.100682. PMID: 38953100; PMCID: PMC11215960.
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Exploring therapeutic interventions for functional neurological disorders: a comprehensive scoping review
Sireci F, Ragucci F, Menozzi C, Cabboi MP, Picchetto L, Bassi MC, Ghirotto L, Cavallieri F, Pedroni C, Valzania F. Exploring therapeutic interventions for functional neurological disorders: a comprehensive scoping review. J Neurol. 2024 Jul;271(7):3908-3927. doi: 10.1007/s00415-024-12441-x. Epub 2024 May 22. PMID: 38775932.
Hypnosis and suggestion as interventions for functional neurological disorder: A systematic review
Connors MH, Quinto L, Deeley Q, Halligan PW, Oakley DA, Kanaan RA. Hypnosis and suggestion as interventions for functional neurological disorder: A systematic review. Gen Hosp Psychiatry. 2024 Jan-Feb;86:92-102. doi: 10.1016/j.genhosppsych.2023.12.006. Epub 2023 Dec 14. PMID: 38154334.
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Sensory Processing Difficulties and Occupational Therapy Outcomes for Functional Neurological Disorder: A Retrospective Cohort Study
McCombs KE, MacLean J, Finkelstein SA, Goedeken S, Perez DL, Ranford J. Sensory Processing Difficulties and Occupational Therapy Outcomes for Functional Neurological Disorder: A Retrospective Cohort Study. Neurol Clin Pract. 2024 Jun;14(3):e200286. doi: 10.1212/CPJ.0000000000200286. Epub 2024 Apr 9. PMID: 38617553; PMCID: PMC11014645.
MODIFI: protocol for randomised feasibility study of eye-movement desensitisation and reprocessing therapy (EMDR) for functional neurological disorder (FND)
Cope SR, Smith JG, El-Leithy S, Vanzan S, Pentland C, Pick S, Golder D, Hogwood P, Turner K, Billings J, Edwards MJ. MODIFI: protocol for randomised feasibility study of eye-movement desensitisation and reprocessing therapy (EMDR) for functional neurological disorder (FND). BMJ Open. 2023 Jun 2;13(6):e073727. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2023-073727. PMID: 37270188; PMCID: PMC10255051.
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Combined Physiotherapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Functional Movement Disorders: A Randomized Clinical Trial
Macías-García D, Méndez-Del Barrio M, Canal-Rivero M, Muñoz-Delgado L, Adarmes-Gómez A, Jesús S, Ojeda-Lepe E, Carrillo-García F, Palomar FJ, Gómez-Campos FJ, Martin-Rodriguez JF, Crespo-Facorro B, Ruiz-Veguilla M, Mir P. Combined Physiotherapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Functional Movement Disorders: A Randomized Clinical Trial. JAMA Neurol. 2024 Sep 1;81(9):966-976. doi: 10.1001/jamaneurol.2024.2393.
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Physiotherapy for functional motor disorders: A consensus recommendation
Nielsen G, Stone J, Matthews A, et al. Physiotherapy for functional motor disorders: A consensus recommendation. J Neurol Neurosurg Psychiatry. 2015;86(10):1113-1119.
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Recorded Lectures
Physiotherapy for FND
Glenn Nielsen & Julie Maggio - FNDS2022
Physiotherapy
Glenn Nielsen - FNDS2018
Physiotherapy for FND
Glenn Nielsen - Webinar
Occupational Therapy
Key Articles
Occupational therapy consensus recommendations for functional neurological disorder
Nicholson C, Edwards MJ, Carson AJ, et al. Occupational therapy consensus recommendations for functional neurological disorder. J Neurol Neurosurg Psychiatry. 2020;91(10):1037-1045.
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Outpatient Approach to Occupational Therapy for Paroxysmal Functional Neurologic Symptoms: Sensory Modulation Training as an Emerging Treatment
Ranford J, MacLean J. Outpatient Approach to Occupational Therapy for Paroxysmal Functional Neurologic Symptoms: Sensory Modulation Training as an Emerging Treatment. Neurologic Clinics. 2023 [EPub].
Recorded Lectures
OT Recommendations for FND Treatment
Clare M. Nicholson - FNDS2022
Occupational Therapy in FND
Clare Nicholson and Nathan Zasler - Webinar
Speech and Language Therapy
Key Articles
Management of functional communication, swallowing, cough and related disorders: consensus recommendations for speech and language therapy
Baker J, Barnett C, Cavalli L, et al. Management of functional communication, swallowing, cough and related disorders: consensus recommendations for speech and language therapy. J Neurol Neurosurg Psychiatry. 2021;92:1112-1125.
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Recorded Lectures
Functional Communication and Swallowing Disorders
Jan Baker - FNDS2022
Psychotheraphy and Psychology
Recorded Lectures
Psychotherapeutic Treatment of FND
Richard J. Brown and W. Curt LaFrance, Jr. - FNDS2022
Navigating Psychotherapy Treatment Challenges
Kim D. Bullock - FNDS2022
The Evidence Base for Psychotherapies in FND
Myles Gutkin - Webinar2021
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Laura H. Goldstein - FNDS2018