Five discussion points about physiotherapy for people with functional neurological disorder are explored by Anna Jones, Daniel Luther, Dharsha Petrie, Rielan Newell and Sara Issak of the APA Neurology national group. 

The Physiotherapy Research Foundation (PRF) has highlighted key messages from the 5 facts article featured in the April edition of InMotion and produced this infographic.

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About the Authors

Anna Jones APAM is a neurological physiotherapist and the clinic manager of Advance Rehab Centre Artarmon. Anna has a
strong interest in FND and in educating other allied health professionals about FND. She is a member of the APA Neurology
group.

Daniel Luther APAM is a senior neurological physiotherapist at John Hunter Hospital. Over the past five years, Daniel has been
working with an interdisciplinary team to improve the management of FND patients. He is a member of the Neurology group.
Dharsha Petrie MACP is an APA Titled Neurological Physiotherapist and an advanced physiotherapist at the Surgical,
Treatment and Rehabilitation Service in Brisbane. Dharsha has an interest in neurological rehabilitation including for stroke,
traumatic brain injury and movement disorders. She is the national chair of the Neurology group.

Rielan Newell APAM is a senior outpatient neurological physiotherapist and hospitals manager at Active Rehabilitation
Physiotherapy in South Brisbane, which services the Mater Private Hospital and Brisbane Private Hospital. Rielan has an
interest in FND and is a member of the Neurology group.

Sara Issak APAM is a senior physiotherapist working in outpatient neurological rehabilitation at Epworth HealthCare, including
in the Epworth FND clinic. Sara is currently completing a PhD at the University of Melbourne, investigating the characteristics
of functional gait disorders. She is a member of the Neurology group.

This infographic is a Physiotherapy Research Foundation (PRF) initiative supported by FlexEze – partner of the PRF.