Physiotherapy students’ perceptions and understanding of functional movement disorder (FMD): a qualitative study

Results indicate that students' understanding of FMD could be improved through more comprehensive teaching during the undergraduate physiotherapy course. Current gaps in knowledge include causes, diagnostic signs, and treatment interventions for FMD. Further research investigating gaps in qualified physiotherapists knowledge of FMD could provide more insights into what should be included in FMD teaching at the undergraduate level.

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Disability and Rehabilitation
Published
2026-03-17
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https://doi.org/10.1080/09638288.2026.2632934
Primary Topic
Psychosomatic Disorders and Their Treatments
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Physiotherapy students’ perceptions and understanding of functional movement disorder (FMD): a qualitative study

Leah Morris, Isabelle Batt, Ming Ngan, Tszkwan Fong
Disability and Rehabilitation
Psychosomatic Disorders and Their Treatments
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Physiotherapy students’ perceptions and understanding of functional movement disorder (FMD): a qualitative study

Leah Morris, Isabelle Batt, Ming Ngan, Tszkwan Fong
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Abstract

Results indicate that students' understanding of FMD could be improved through more comprehensive teaching during the undergraduate physiotherapy course. Current gaps in knowledge include causes, diagnostic signs, and treatment interventions for FMD. Further research investigating gaps in qualified physiotherapists knowledge of FMD could provide more insights into what should be included in FMD teaching at the undergraduate level.

Disability and Rehabilitation
University of the West of England (GB)
Quality Education
Openalex Percentile: Top 29%
Psychosomatic Disorders and Their Treatments
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