Skills Workshop 1306

Treatment Strategies for Functional Movement Disorders: Beyond Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy

Friday, February 13, 2026
17:00 - 18:30 | River Oaks Room

In this session, the faculty will synthesize contemporary evidence on functional movement disorder rehabilitation, advancing beyond cognitive-behavioral therapy toward a transdisciplinary model that aligns neurophysiological insights with patients’ lived experiences. Using focused case vignettes and practical demonstrations, participants will learn how to design personalized treatment plans that incorporate tremor retraining, biofeedback, and task-specific motor exercises; and support patient adherence and self-efficacy.

Presenters:

Gabriela Gilmour, Canada

Philippe Salles, Chile

CSPC Liaisons:

Alberto Espay, USA
Pedro Chana Cuevas, Chile

Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of this session, participants should be better able to:

1. Develop a comprehensive, transdisciplinary rehabilitation plan that is individualized to patients with functional movement disorders and their unique experiences.
2. Consider tremor retrainment and other biofeedback and motor retraining strategies for functional movement disorders.

Recommended Audience

Clinician / General Neurology
Fellow / Resident / Student

Education Level

Beginner / Foundational