Facial paralysis is a pathology that affects the movement capacity of the facial muscles, with different evolution depending on the degree of affectation. Dr. Villarón, expert in Physiotherapy, presents a new physiotherapeutic therapy that allows to treat this paralysis in a very successful way.
Symptoms of facial paralysis
Facial paralysis affects between 15 and 45 people per 100,000, something that has been increasing over the years. In these new cases of paralysis, one in three have sequelae that manifest as facial dysmetria at rest. These signs of paralysis can also be seen when attempting to perform facial movements or due to the inability to completely close the eye of the affected part. It is also associated with involuntary eye or facial twitching, tearing and many other involuntary signs.
Diagnosis and treatment of facial paralysis
The important thing for an improved prognosis is that a good early diagnosis is made and that the indicated treatment is applied, allowing the sequelae to be minimized as much as possible. Paralysis is unique, each patient shows a different and unique profile that determines the indicated treatment.
The goal of physiotherapeutic treatment is for the brain to recreate an optimal stimulus to the nerve and muscle to improve function. After a personalized functional diagnosis, the optimal stimulus is created from the muscle, continuously and maintained over time. This can last for several days, shortening recovery times.
This treatment must be complemented with appropriate exercises, movements that have to be coordinated and indicated to each phase of evolution. If the exercises that are performed are not adequate, it will harm the patient, since each paralysis requires specific exercises depending on how it manifests itself.