Finding a physio

[wlpg]

Can anyone tell me the best way to find a physiotherapist familiar with FND motor issues, I live in Canada

Appreciate any suggestions, thanks

[Van604]

Hi wlpg. Where in Canada are you? If you're in Vancouver, I've heard that the physios at tall tree on Commercial are good.

[wlpg in reply to Van604]

Thank you so much for replying.

I’m in the Nanaimo area on Vancouver Island.

What’s making me nervous is that my neurologist mentioned that if the physio is not skilled in FND motor problems the exercises could be counterproductive.

I’m not sure the best way to choose the right person?

Thanks again for replying 😊

[Stanleyleonard12 in reply to wlpg]

I’m on the wait list for the inpatient program at UBC. I’ve been told that BC is the best in North America. Hopefully you can find someone trained. It’s true if it’s not FND physio that specially tailored to each individual it’s counterproductive. I would know I went through years of it. Before finding the only FND physio in Toronto.

[wlpg in reply to Stanleyleonard12]

Oh, wow, sorry to hear that!

I hope UBC will be successful for you

[wlpg in reply to Stanleyleonard12]

How did you finally find the FND physio in Toronto?

[Stanleyleonard12 in reply to wlpg]

Thank you. It’s much appreciated. I was referred to her by my previous physio as well as my internist. After 4 years I finally feel like I’m getting somewhere although I have very little mobility. I hope you find a good physio!

[Stanleyleonard12 in reply to Stanleyleonard12]

Also he’s in Australia but Glen Nielsen is the guru for physio in FND. I’d look up what he has to say.

[wlpg in reply to Stanleyleonard12]

Thanks for all the information, I’ll check out Glen Nielsen