Functional PT/OT

[Shermag]

Has anyone gone through a functional PT/OT program and improved? I'd love to hear about your experiences! Also, has psychotherapy helped as well?

[HeatherKay]

I have, I had neuropsychothearapy for 30 sessions and of course it helped some of the 'stuff in my head' as I do have lots of childhood trauma. So go for that reason and don't expect improvement in movement.

I also had Neurophysiology for 8 sessions, this was in conjunction with the psychotherapy. This worked more for movement and I did improve a little, from full wheelchair to walking with a frame up to 6 metres. Don't expect too much, but don't hold back either...push yourself.

Overall it was excellent treatment, just not the wonder cure, we are all looking for.

I can go back and do the treatment again a year later.

[leonora123 in reply to HeatherKay]

Hi

I am really pleased that these treatments were helpful to you, I just wondered if you are able to tell me where you were able to access neuropsychotherapy and neurophysiology

Thank you

[HeatherKay in reply to leonora123]

I'm in Sheffield, and received treatment at Hallamshire Hospital under Dr Grunewald as my Neurologist. Stephanie Howlett my Neuropsychologist is now retired. Lee Drake is the neurophysiotherapist.

I put every effort into getting better, however this FND is what it is.

I shall try again when they let me back for more treatment ( you have to wait a year between psychotherapy session blocks)

Good luck with your treatment