Patients with motor conversion disorder use early developmental motor patterns.
J Bodyw Mov Ther
; 22(2): 366-373, 2018 Apr.
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ABSTRACT
OBJECTIVE:
To assess psychological factors of individuals suffering from conversion disorder/Functional Neurological Disorder (CD/FND) as observed through their motor behavior.METHODS:
We analyzed the psychomotor behavior of 6 patients (all male, average age - 52.8 years) with CD/FND in a specialized clinic using a binary motor - psychological developmental paradigm (Emotorics - Emotive Body Movement Mind Paradigm [Emotorics-EBMMP]).RESULTS:
All patients showed dominance of an early developmental prototype (P0) characterized by flexed postures resembling the infant held by his caregivers and relative paucity of a more developed prototype (P1) characterized by erect position typical for a face to face interaction.CONCLUSIONS:
The P0 preponderance suggests impingement on the core self and regression to/or fixation in an early developmental stage.Palavras-chave
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01-internacional
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MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Transtorno Conversivo
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Emoções
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Atividade Motora
Limite:
Aged
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Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
Idioma:
En
Revista:
J Bodyw Mov Ther
Ano de publicação:
2018
Tipo de documento:
Article