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Stroke related facial palsy
A 70-year-old patient had a stroke 4 days ago. This results in his facial palsy. In this case, what can be treated physiotherapy? Do you have to give faradic or galvanic current?
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Facial palsy is recoverable but you need to Exercise the face along with stimulation. Not just stimulation in addition to it Massage, activation techniques for nerves, streching of face and Exercises of face like blowing air, chewing, smiling, happy face, sad face, etc are needed to make it back to normal.
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visit www.youtube.com/drsimran here Bell's Palsy Exercises are given follow it and go for regular Physiotherapy session.
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feel your face with light features touch and with slow speed and regularly Exercise for face.
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Yes. We start with galvanic current & progress with Faradic current for stimulation of facial muscles. Alongwith Facial expression exercises are necessary, which can be taught in Physiotherapy sessions. It may require 10-20 sessions as per severity. One can use taping techniques for better results.
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Visit a Physiotherapist and start the treatment. Ask the patient to do the facial expressions exercises regularly.
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Ask the patient to use the affected side for chewing food as it helps in activating the muscles.
Daily upward massages with hand on face/cheeks for sensory improvement.
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Yes initially you can gave galvanic current to activate denervated muscles and once muscles start getting their action you can go for faradic current
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you will get result definitely within 10 sessions
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Must advice and teach facial muscle exercises and give home program also
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Faradic Current is Given Normally With A Pen Electrode .. for 10 to 15 Minutes.
Around 15 to 20 Sittings Are Required .
Also Do Some Facial Expression Exercises for Early Recovery.
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Take Good Diet & Regular Physiotherapy Treatment In The Initial Stage Gives You The Best Possible Results.
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If You Want You Can Also Take A Second Openion Through Video Consultaton Here .
A Proper Video Examination of The Patient Always Helps in Right Diagnosis & Better Results.
You Can Click on The Chat Option to Start Your Online Consultation.
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Both will work but Faradic gives result in just 8-10 days as Galvanic current gives mild power, so it will take around 15-20 days.
It depends upon how severe it is and is applying through pads or pen.
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