Angie’s Story

FND Rehabilitation

In June 2025, Angie travelled from Ireland to our Doncaster MOTIONrehab Clinic after experiencing a five-year decline in her mobility due to Functional Neurological Disorder (FND) and Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS).

When she first arrived, Angie was unable to bear weight through her lower limbs, had poor core stability, significant leg pain, and relied on sliding transfers for all her movements.

Determined to improve her independence, Angie set herself some clear goals:

•  To stand and reach into a cupboard.
•  Get from bed to chair or chair to chair by standing
•  To get in and out of the bath safely
•  To walk again

Angie embarked on an Intensive Rehabilitation Programme that consisted of a mix of robotic-assisted therapy and hands-on rehabilitation. In just three weeks, she has already made outstanding progress:

•  She is able to maintain her balance in sitting so she doesn’t need a back rest.
• Walking short distances with a four-wheeled walker
• Reaching with weighted objects to simulate day to day tasks around the house, such as lifting a pan.

Angie’s next goal is to continue working towards standing and walking with reduced support, building on the incredible progress she has made so far.

For more information about MOTIONrehab’s Intensive Neurological Rehabilitation Programmes, or to book an assessment, please call MOTIONrehab’s Client Services Team on 0343 841 0123 or email [email protected]