by Caitriona Conneely | Facial Palsy
Eyecare in Facial Palsy In the very early stages after developing Facial Palsy, looking after your eye health is probably the most important thing you need to focus on. When the facial nerve is injured in this acute phase, it does not transmit messages from the brain...
by Caitriona Conneely | Paediatric Physiotherapy
Trusted Paediatric Physiotherapy At PMC Physiotherapy, we understand that children require specialised care to overcome developmental, neuromuscular, and orthopaedic challenges. Our dedicated paediatric physiotherapy service is designed to provide expert,...
by Caitriona Conneely | Facial Palsy
1. What is Facial Palsy? Facial Palsy refers to the weakness or paralysis of facial muscles, usually affecting one side of the face, caused by damage to the facial nerve due to swelling or pressure. This condition impairs facial expressions and movements, impacting...
by Caitriona Conneely | Paediatric Physiotherapy, Common Injuries, Physiotherapy
Common childhood foot and leg conditions A child’s lower limbs (legs and feet) are constantly developing and changing shape during the first decade of their life. During this musculoskeletal development, some children’s lower limbs differ in appearance to their peers....
by Caitriona Conneely | Facial Palsy, Chartered Physiotherapy, Pain Treatment
Part 2 – Recognise when to refer for specialist treatment and functional and psychological issues If symptoms don’t fully resolve, recognise when and where to refer for specialist treatment. When you present to your GP or A+E with Facial Palsy, a thorough exam...
