Functional Neurological Disorder (FND)
What is Functional Neurological Disorder?
Functional Neurological Disorder (FND) is a condition where there is a problem with the functioning of the nervous system and how the brain and body sends/receives signals. Investigations such as MRI brain scans and EEG’s are usually normal in patients with FND, even though a patient may present with a wide range of neurological symptoms such as limb weakness and/or seizures.
Symptoms of Functional Neurological Disorder
A person with FND may experience a variety of the following symptoms:
- Muscle weakness
- Tremor
- Muscle spasms
- Reduced mobility
- Pain
- Fatigue
- Sensory problems such as numbness or tingling
- Visual problems
- Seizures (not epilepsy)
- Blackouts/fainting
- Sleep problems
How our Physiotherapy can help with Functional Neurological Disorder
People who suffer from FND require specialist therapy to help improve their functional outcomes/condition. At Neurotherapy Worx we can help to:
- Provide education and understanding of your condition
- Liaise and feedback with other professionals such as a consultant or psychiatrist that may be involved in your care
- Provide specific physiotherapy intervention focussing on diverted attention techniques and automatic movements to help improve your mobility and function
- Educate and involve family and carers within your treatment plan
- Virtual reality based therapy which can be used for exercise, rehabilitation or relaxation
- Aquatic therapy (Hydrotherapy)
How Does Neurotherapy Treatment Work?
We hold a brief conversation with you about what problems you struggle with and how you need help
We capture your personal details, discuss the costs and timings and arrange an appointment
During your first appointment, you share your goals with us and we conduct a physical assessment
We work with you to build a personalised treatment plan, during a scheduled period of intervention
We may prescribe some exercises to help you to address weakness, move more efficiently and improve your quality of life
We regularly review your progress and adjust your goals as you make improvements
What’s a Treatment Plan?
Why Work With Our Team?
Patient Centric
Motivational, personalised and tailored care, based on your individual goals and fully adapted to your abilities
Multi Skilled Team
Our expert team work together when required, fully communicating to deliver the fastest and best outcomes
Fully Experienced
With extensive, hands on practical career experience of working in hospitals, clinics and the community
Why Trust Us for Your Treatment?
Qualified Specialists
Fully HCPC, CSP, Physio First, CPD, DBS accredited with proof of up date memberships upon request. We’re member of the aquatic therapy association of chartered physiotherapists (ATACP) and association of paediatric chartered physiotherapists (APCP) and association of chartered physiotherapists in neurology (ACPIN).
Innovative Therapies
By staying ahead of cutting edge industry treatments, we bring you new and unique support and options. We believe in staying ahead of technical advances within our industry to deliver the best levels of care. We research and use the latest medical devices to support our neurological therapies. See our therapies pages for more information.
Trust Us with your Data
We’ve invested in the latest, GDPR compliant IT systems for accurate patient record keeping. Our systems match the stringent data protection standards within the healthcare industry, enabling us to communicate fluidly with your other care providers and deliver collaborative care.
Neurological Problems We Help With
Walking Issues
Balance Problems
Coordination Problems
Visiospatial Disfunction
Sensory Loss
Falls
Fatigue
Pain
Spasticity
Body Alignment
Range of Movement
Reduced Muscle Tone
Neurological Conditions We Support
• Alzheimer’s Disease
• Balance Problems
• Brain Injury
• Brain Tumours
• Cerebral Palsy
• Dementia
• Functional Neurological Disorder
• Guillain-Barré Syndrome
• Hereditary Ataxias
• Motor Neurone Disease
• Multiple Sclerosis
• Muscular Dystrophy
• Parkinson’s Disease
• Peripheral Neuropathy
• Spinal Deformity and Injury
• Stroke
What Does Tailored Care Mean?
