Functional Neurological Disorder Physiotherapy - Online FND Treatment Pathway

Functional Neurological Disorder (FND) describes neurological symptoms which are caused by a problem with the functioning of the nervous system. FND occurs when the brain's normal functioning is disrupted, causing difficulty sending and receiving messages. This can lead to a range of symptoms including paralysis, tremors, gait issues, non-epileptic seizures, or speech difficulties.

FND is caused by a complex interplay of biological, psychological, and social factors. Treatment for FND has evolved and recent studies have demonstrated that FND specific physiotherapy can help to improve symptoms. One of the most important parts of treatment is supporting the client to understand what FND is, what factors may influence their FND symptoms and learning key skills for retraining movement patterns.

What is Functional Neurological Disorder?

Our Specialist FND Physiotherapy Pathway

Pathway designed specifically for FND

This pathway has been designed for clients who are newly diagnosed with functional neurological disorder.

There is currently a long wait for FND services in the UK. We have designed this service with the aim to get you started on your road to recovery.

Virtual Service

This service is provided virtually and is therefore accessible to clients with functional neurological disorder residing in any location.

The sessions will take place online via Microsoft Teams.

Highly skilled FND Physiotherapist

This service is provided by a highly skilled physiotherapist who has worked with FND clients for 8 years, including 5 years working at a specialist inpatient FND rehabilitation unit. She has presented at international FND conferences and published literature on FND.

FND and Physiotherapy

There is evidence to support the use of physiotherapy to aid the treatment of symptoms of FND.

We base our pathway on the available evidence and our extensive experience working with clients with FND.

Resources

The pathway includes access to our resources designed for use specifically with clients with FND.

We have designed a number of educational resources which we will use as part of our pathway, and share with you to keep.

Get Started

This pathway is aimed to:

- help you gain an understanding of FND

- consider factors that may influence your symptoms

- introduce concepts to support your recovery

- teach key principles for improving movement

Whats included?

- 4 x 1 hour virtual sessions provided by a highly skilled Neurological Physiotherapist, with extensive experience working with clients with Functional Neurological Disorder

- Comprehensive report including assessment findings, action plan and recommendations

- Access to our specialist resources aimed to help you understand and improve your condition

Total cost: £550

Who is it appropriate for?

For the service to be beneficial and appropriate you must meet the following criteria:

- have recently received a diagnosis of functional neurological disorder

- be accepting of the diagnosis and not be seeking alternative diagnoses or investigations

- be open-minded and willing to use a biopsychosocial model of understanding your symptoms

- present with motor symptoms, for example:

Weakness, Tremors, Dystonia, Mobility problems, Balance problems.

- be able to access and use online sessions provided via Microsoft Teams

- have concluded any legal claims

If you are unsure if this is an appropriate service for you, then please contact us to discuss further.

Other FND Services:

Supervision sessions are offered for clinicians seeking support - please contact us for further information.

For all enquiries regarding presenting at conferences or providing bespoke teaching, please get in touch to discuss further.