Functional Movement Disorders can be challenging to treat and recover from despite how common they are. The research is growing yet still doesn’t always give enough answers given how variable and complex the presentations can be. On today’s show Board Certified Neurologic Specialist and Schmidt Movement Disorders Fellowship graduate Dr. Ali Elder, PT, DPT, NCS gives you the breakdown on FMD - at least as much as we can cover in under an hour!  

She’s going to help you understand:

• What they are and what they aren’t

• How they occur and the diagnostic criteria 

• What the person’s nervous system is trying to say

• How the approach is similar to treating chronic pain

• How both the sensory and motor systems are involved

• How to prioritize your treatment approach

• How to be creative in your approach

• What NOT to do or say when working with someone with FMD

Be sure to share this one with your colleagues!

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Where to find Ali:

@physicalinsights

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