Patient's question:
My father's face got facial paralysis. He has been taking medicine for a week, but it hasn't improved. How can facial paralysis physiotherapy be done well?Doctor's answer:
The treatment and rehabilitation of facial paralysis may require a relatively long process. In addition to taking medication under the guidance of a doctor, appropriate physical therapy can be performed. First, appropriate heat application can be applied to the affected side to improve local blood circulation. Then, facial muscle strength training can be done, including actions such as opening the eyes, wrinkling the forehead, opening the mouth to smile, whistling, pouting the lips, and lowering the jaw. Each session should be maintained for about 20 minutes, with 1 to 2 sessions per day, while also paying attention to a healthy and regular diet and sleep schedule.