online therapy available
online therapy available
Sarah-Jane and Penny both include Facial Therapy in their specialisms.
Sarah-Jane worked as the Facial Therapist for the Region, as part of the team that set up the NHS Oxford Facial Palsy Service.
Penny has worked for many years with people who have been diagnosed with cancer of the mouth and throat and is highly experienced in providing therapy for a range of difficulties affecting these areas.
The term facial palsy generally refers to weakness of the facial muscles, mainly resulting from temporary or permanent damage to the facial nerve. As the Facial Therapist for the Region I worked with a wide variety of facial palsy causes, including Bell's palsy, Ramsay Hunt Syndrome, head trauma, surgery and stroke. Advice and treatment will vary depending on the cause of the facial palsy.
Symptoms will depend on the cause and degree of your facial palsy, but may include:
Other areas we support:
Please note we do not diagnose causes of facial palsy. Please seek urgent medical advice if you have a new facial weakness.
Facial Palsy UK is a charity that offers specific information and support to people affected by facial palsy due to any cause.
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