Treatment Options For Bell's Palsy

Biofeedback

Biofeedback is a therapy in which electrodes are placed that then send a signal to a monitor where an individual can receive immediate feedback (via a specific sound or flash of light) regarding stress responses and muscle activity. Using the visual cue from the monitor, patients can begin to retrain their facial muscles and stop stress responses in the moment. Patients with Bell's palsy would typically use this type of therapy in a therapist's office, and it would be accompanied by sessions in which relaxation techniques were taught to help the individual learn how to control their responses to stress positively.

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