24/01/2026
🧠 SPA Neuro SIG Webinar
✨ Unravelling Functional Neurological Disorders (FND) ✨
Functional Neurological Disorders (FND) are among the most common causes of neurological disability, yet they remain widely misunderstood. This webinar unpacks the science, clinical reasoning, and physiotherapy-specific approaches to managing FND — empowering clinicians to support patients more effectively.
📅 23 February (Monday)
⏰ 6–7 PM (Singapore) | 8–9 PM (Queensland)
🎯 Target audience: Physiotherapists, therapy assistants & healthcare professionals with an interest in neurology
🔍 Learning objectives:
By the end of this session, participants will be able to:
• Define FND and recognise key phenotypes (functional seizures, functional movement disorders, PPPD)
• Identify common diagnostic challenges and understand the role of positive signs (e.g. Hoover’s sign)
• Apply the biopsychosocial model to FND assessment and management
• Describe evidence-informed physiotherapy approaches for FND care
🎤 Speaker:
Dr Dharsha Petrie – Advanced Physiotherapist & APA Titled Neurological Physiotherapist
One of Australia’s most experienced FND physiotherapists, Dharsha brings deep clinical expertise and passion in neurological rehabilitation, including FND, stroke, TBI and movement disorders. She is also the National Chair of the APA Neurology Group.
🧑⚕️ Moderator:
Dr Aileen Eugenia Scully – Assistant Professor, Singapore Institute of Technology
An experienced neurological physiotherapist with over a decade of clinical and research experience across acute, outpatient and community settings.
📌 Why attend?
Physiotherapists are uniquely positioned to help individuals with FND regain function and independence — but this requires specialised knowledge. This webinar delivers practical, evidence-based insights you can apply directly to clinical practice.
🔗 Register here:
👉 https://tinyurl.com/NeuroWebinar23Feb
