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 | 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...
by Caitriona Conneely | Facial Palsy, Personal Health, Physiotherapy
Part 1. Public & Medical Recognition of the symptoms of Facial Palsy The theme of this year’s Facial Palsy Awareness week is “Recognising Facial Palsy”. Facial palsy is not as uncommon as is generally believed. One in every 3000 people are affected by Facial...
by Caitriona Conneely | Facial Palsy
What to expect at your Facial Palsy First Appointment Bell’s Palsy is the most common type of Facial Palsy, however, as there are over 50 other known causes of Facial Palsy, it should not be assumed that every case is Bell’s Palsy. It is extremely important to...
by Caitriona Conneely | Facial Palsy, Personal Health, Physiotherapy
Facial Palsy – Part 2 – The “Right” support. Facial Palsy is a debilitating condition that affects over 20,000 people annually in the UK, with an incidence of 70 cases per 100,000 population (Norris, 2019). It is unknown how many people are...
by Caitriona Conneely | Facial Palsy, Personal Health, Physiotherapy
Acute Facial Palsy Management Facial Palsy is a debilitating condition that affects over 20,000 people annually in the UK, with an incidence of 70 cases per 100,000 population (Norris, 2019). It is unknown how many people are affected by Facial Palsy in Ireland, but...
