Paresis - an introduction and exercises

A video explaining what to do during the Paresis stage of facial paralysis. This is likely to be at least three months after you were first diagnosed and when the face is no longer floppy. Exercises mentioned in this video should not be done when the face is still floppy. For people who have had surgery to replace the facial nerve with another nerve or have had muscle transfers these exercises would NOT be appropriate and they need a specific exercise programme from a specialist therapist. If you are newly diagnosed and watch this video, please don't be alarmed by the statement that says 'After a facial palsy it is not possible for the face to simply start working again as it did before. Movements have to be learned from scratch.' This video is aimed at people who have not made a complete recovery after three months. This video was produced with the support of QVH Charity. If you would like to find out more about how you can support the work of Queen Victoria Hospital in rebuilding lives please visit www.supportqvh.org