Neuro-Behavioral Therapy for Functional Movement Disorders: Conceptual Framework and Future Directions
Objective: To explore modifications to an established, evidence-based psychological treatment for patients with psychogenic non-epileptic seizures (PNES) with the goal of studying a manualized psychotherapy…Yoga for Functional Neurological Disorder – Two Case Descriptions
Objective: To describe key components of a yoga program for two individuals with Functional Neurological Disorder (FND). Background: FND is the second most common reason…Virtual Rehabilitation for Functional Movement Disorder
Objective: We describe initial experiences using virtual rehabilitation in a specialized outpatient functional movement disorder (FMD) clinic. Background: Specialized rehabilitation programs have been shown to…Management practices and long-term follow up of pediatric functional (psychogenic) movement disorder at a tertiary care center
Objective: We evaluated management practices and compared efficacy of specific interventions on remission of symptoms of functional movement disorder (FMD) in our pediatric population. Background: Current recommendations of managing FMD revolve…Functional Movement Disorder in Young Athletes: A Retrospective Case Series
Objective: To present six young athletes with functional movement disorder (FMD) engaged in competitive high school or college sports. Background: FMD is defined by involuntary…Managing Functional Movement Disorder in Outpatient Physical Therapy: A Case Report of Belly-Dancer Dyskinesia
Objective: Abdominal dyskinesia, often referenced as belly dancer syndrome, is a poorly understood clinical presentation involving involuntary, undulating movements of the abdomen.1 Few cases have…A flowchart algorithm for the neurologist to discuss and attend sexual issues in Parkinson’s disease
Objective: To propose guidelines for neurologists to discuss sexual issues and offer education and practical solutions. Background: Sexual dysfunction (SD) is a common nonmotor symptom…Clinical hypnosis in functional movement disorders: a potential therapeutic strategy
Objective: To present a patient with a functional movement disorder who was successfully treated with clinical hypnosis. Background: Functional movement disorders (FMD), specially fixed dystonia,…The effect of intranasal oxytocin in patients with functional motor symptoms: an open label case series
Objective: Aim of this case series was to assess the effect of a single dose of intranasal oxytocin in a sample of patients with FMS…The role of attention in functional movement disorders
Objective: Identify where the attentional focus naturally lies in functional movement disorders and evaluate which abnormal attentional foci contribute to symptom generation. The ultimate aim…