Physical Therapy for Iatrogenic Facial Paralysis

Physical therapy for Bell's palsy (idiopathic facial paralysis).

BACKGROUND Bell's palsy (idiopathic facial paralysis) is commonly treated by various physical therapy strategies and devices, but there are many questions about their efficacy. OBJECTIVES To evaluate physical therapies for Bell's palsy (idiopathic facial palsy). SEARCH METHODS We searched the Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews and the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials (The...

Physical therapy in peripheral facial paralysis : retrospective study . Summary

Physical therapy in peripheral facial paralysis: retrospective study.

UNLABELLED Peripheral facial paralysis requires specialized treatment. Physical therapy aims at reestablishing facial movements. The aim of this study was to describe and to analyze physical therapy results for individuals with peripheral facial paralysis. STUDY DESIGN Retrospective study. METHOD A retrospective study was carried out at the University Hospital, authorized by the Statistics ...

Tetanus with Facial Paralysis

Electromyography and Facial Paralysis

The facial motor system is responsible for functions critical to physical, social and psychological well-being (VanSwearingen & Brach, 1996). Facial nerve paralysis is a lifealtering clinical condition, with functional, aesthetic and communication implications for the individuals who are afflicted (Hadlock, 2008). It differs from most other clinical conditions in that it is the end result of a ...