Purpose: Patients with conversion disorder present with symptoms of sensory and motor dysfunction that are not explained by known physical disorders or pathophysiological mechanisms. Correct diagnosis and prompt, effective management of patients with this disorder is essential. Healthcare providers may be unaware of the important role of physical therapy in the management of patients with conve...

PURPOSE Patients with conversion disorder present with symptoms of sensory and motor dysfunction that are not explained by known physical disorders or pathophysiological mechanisms. Correct diagnosis and prompt, effective management of patients with this disorder is essential. Healthcare providers may be unaware of the important role of physical therapy in the management of patients with conver...

Psychogenic movement disorders are heterogeneous and diagnostically challenging. Despite the growing literature on adult forms, clinical features in children have received relatively little attention. We retrospectively reviewed medical records and video of patients <18 years diagnosed with a psychogenic movement disorder at our institute between 2007 and 2010. We identified 14 patients (6 male...