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August 2026

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HOW INTENSIVE REHABILITATION OPTIMIZES OUTCOMES IN FUNCTIONAL NEUROLOGICAL DISORDER

Featuring: ​Melanie A. Stearns, MD
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Episode Summary

In this episode of Better Edge, Melanie A. Stearns, MD, shares her approach to managing patients with functional neurological disorder in the inpatient rehabilitation setting. Through a compelling case study, she discusses patient selection, interdisciplinary care, the important role of psychology, what referring physicians should know, and the strategies that can help patients achieve meaningful functional recovery.
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Melanie A. Stearns, MD, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Specialist 

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