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Inpatient Rehabilitation Approach for a Young Woman With Conversion Hemiparesis and Sensory Deficits
Author(s) -
Kanarek Samantha L.,
Stevenson Jennifer E.,
Wakefield Holly,
Reite Elizabeth,
Zumsteg Jennifer M.,
Brockway Jo Ann
Publication year - 2013
Publication title -
pmandr
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.617
H-Index - 66
eISSN - 1934-1563
pISSN - 1934-1482
DOI - 10.1016/j.pmrj.2012.08.011
Subject(s) - rehabilitation , hemiparesis , physical medicine and rehabilitation , medicine , conversion disorder , presentation (obstetrics) , physical therapy , psychiatry , surgery , lesion
In the treatment of conversion disorder, the inpatient rehabilitation setting supports interdisciplinary functional goals and a structured approach consistent with encouraging psychological well‐being. This case presentation illustrates 1 approach to the rehabilitation of hemiparesis secondary to conversion disorder that includes a behavioral management plan, as well as protocols for “learning to walk” and “learning to use your arm.” We provide a practical starting point for advancing function in patients with conversion disorder when functional loss is present in both upper and lower extremities.

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