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Facial paralysis

Facial paralysis changes eating, drinking, eye comfort, and how the face moves in conversation. Occupational therapy focuses on those daily problems and on careful practice of facial movement.

Occupational therapy visit at the Bowie clinic

Who this helps

  • The face is weak or uneven after Bell's palsy, surgery, or a stroke
  • Eating or drinking is messy or tiring
  • The eye does not close fully and feels dry or exposed
  • You want a calm plan you can practice at home

What a visit includes

  • A look at eating, drinking, and eye comfort
  • Practice of specific facial movements, paced so the face does not overwork
  • Strategies for meals and for protecting the eye
  • A home program written in plain language

Clinic at 6000-C Laurel Bowie Rd., Bowie, MD 20715. Mobile visits cover Prince George's County. Coverage is explained before the first billed visit. This is occupational therapy, not physical therapy.

Schedule a visit Call 240-917-6105

Questions

Is this a medical treatment for the nerve?

No. Occupational therapy does not repair the nerve. It helps with daily tasks and with the movement practice your care plan calls for.

Where do visits happen?

At the Bowie clinic or as a mobile visit in Prince George's County.

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