Intro to Functional Neurology: The Past, the Present, and What's Next

This course offers a fast, engaging tour through Functional Neurology—a modern clinical approach that views the nervous system as an adaptable network that can be measured, mapped, and trained. Participants will explore the historical foundations of the discipline and how it evolved into a systems-based framework for clinical decision-making. Rather than stopping at diagnostic labels, Functional Neurology asks a deeper question: which neural systems are underperforming, why, and how can targeted inputs drive meaningful change? The session introduces core principles of localization, neuroplasticity, and system integration in a clear and accessible way. Clinicians will gain insight into how measurable neurological findings guide individualized interventions. The course concludes with a forward-looking discussion on where the field is heading next and how emerging research and innovation continue to expand its clinical potential.