Functional Neurological Disorder (FND) is an abnormal functioning of how the nervous system and the brain communicate with the body. In FND there is an abnormal function in how the brain sends and receives information and signals. Many different risk factors can contribute to the development of Functional Neurological Disorder and the symptoms can vary vastly person to person. FND symptoms can affect and impair a person’s quality of life, physical function and cognitive function.
Symptoms typically can increase and decrease throughout a life span, including complete remissions and sudden recurrences. It is common for other illnesses or physical injury to trigger functional symptoms or for patients to develop functional overlay with concurrent illnesses. The most effective way of managing and improving your experience with Functional Neurological Disorder is through a multidisciplinary treatment approach. Research-based evidence supports the effectiveness of treatments that have been specifically tailored for FND, especially Physiotherapy and Exercise Physiology for motor symptoms and functional task building.
At Breaking Boundaries we have a FND specialised team of Physiotherapists and Exercise Physiologists who will take a multidisciplinary, person centred approach to your rehabilitation and support you in retraining your brain. Our Physiotherapists and Exercise Physiologists use lots of different therapy strategies to help you work towards your goals.
