Inpatient Rehabilitation Approach for a Young Woman With Conversion Hemiparesis and Sensory Deficits

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 co...

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Published in:PM & R 2013-01, Vol.5 (1), p.66-69
Main Authors: Kanarek, Samantha L., DO, Stevenson, Jennifer E., MPH, PhD, Wakefield, Holly, DPT, Reite, Elizabeth, OTR/L, Zumsteg, Jennifer M., MD, Brockway, Jo Ann, PhD
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adolescent
Behavior Therapy - methods
Conversion Disorder - complications
Conversion Disorder - rehabilitation
Female
Humans
Inpatients
Paresis - etiology
Paresis - rehabilitation
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
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Summary: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.
ISSN:1934-1482
1934-1563
DOI:10.1016/j.pmrj.2012.08.011