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Bell’s Palsy Rehabilitation

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  • Mon – Fri: 09.00 am - 7.00 pm
  • Saturday: 09.00 am - 1.00 pm
  • Sunday: Closed

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Inflammation Is Phase One.

Movement Restoration Is Phase Two.

Most Bell’s Palsy treatment focuses on inflammation.

Steroids help calm the nerve.

But after the acute phase —
 the real problem begins.

  • Frozen facial muscles
  • Loss of myofascial mobility
  • Asymmetrical pull
  • Synkinesis (unwanted muscle co-contraction)
  • Stiffness and poor motor control

 

When muscles remain restricted and movement patterns retrain incorrectly, long-term asymmetry develops.

This is where structured rehabilitation matters.

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The Real Issue

The facial nerve recovers.
 But the muscles don’t automatically relearn.

Without guided therapy:

  • Tight tissues restrict movement
  • The stronger side over-pulls
  • The weaker side under-activates
  • Abnormal movement patterns form

The goal is not just nerve recovery.
 The goal is controlled, symmetrical function.

The 3 Phases of Bell’s Palsy Rehabilitation

Phase 1 – Passive Mobility

Restore tissue glide and reduce restriction.

✔ Myofascial release
 ✔ Manual cupping
 ✔ Graston technique
 ✔ Gentle soft tissue mobilization
 ✔ Taping to support neutral mouth positioning

Phase 2 – Active Assisted Activation

Reintroduce controlled muscle firing.

✔ Guided activation drills
 ✔ Assisted facial movements
 ✔ Self-massage techniques
 ✔ Virtual exercise programming
 ✔ Early neuromuscular pattern correction

Phase 3 – Neuromuscular Re-education

Refine coordination and reduce synkinesis.

✔ Targeted muscle isolation
 ✔ Movement retraining
 ✔ Dry needling with muscle stimulation
 ✔ Symmetry control drills
 ✔ Progressive strengthening

The focus shifts from movement return to movement control.

Treatment Tools We Use

  • Myofascial release
  • Manual cupping
  • Instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization
  • Taping for facial symmetry
  • Dry needling with electrical stimulation
  • Structured virtual rehab support

 

Every stage is intentional.
 Every progression is guided.

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Why Early Rehab Matters

The longer tissues remain restricted,
 the harder synkinesis becomes to reverse.

Structured intervention helps:

Improve symmetry
Reduce stiffness
Prevent abnormal co-contractions
Restore confidence in facial expression

What Customers Are Saying

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You Are Not “Done” After Steroids.

You are in Phase Two.

Let’s restore movement properly.

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(954) 284-0716

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