More than a symptom: qualitative exploration of embodied control and restlessness in compulsive movement in eating disorders
Compulsive movement in EDs is a multifaceted, transdiagnostic phenomenon. Inpatient care can foster meaningful narrative change, although embodied restlessness may require longer-term treatment. Clinicians should address both the behavioral and symbolic dimensions of movement to support long-lasting recovery.
Authors
- Patrizia Todisco (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2212-9855)
- Elisa Bonello
- Paolo Meneguzzo (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3323-6071)
Institutions
- University of Verona (IT)
- University of Padua (IT)
- Istituto Nazionale di Fisica Nucleare, Sezione di Padova (IT)
- Ospedale Regina Margherita (IT)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of Eating Disorders
- Published
- 2025-10-24
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s40337-025-01423-7
- Primary Topic
- Eating Disorders and Behaviors
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00