by Dr. Laura Wazen | Jan 10, 2018 | Facial Paralysis
This has been a busy year for me, as I have been traveling to spending time with other therapists who specialize in treating facial paralysis. I had the pleasure of spending three days at Radboud University Medical Center in the Netherlands with Carien Beurskens,...
by Dr. Laura Wazen | Sep 20, 2014 | Facial Paralysis
Bell Palsy is a condition that causes facial paralysis, and was named after Sir Charles Bell (1774-1842) who described the Facial Nerve and cases of facial paralysis in his writings. Who: 20-30 people per 100,000 people develop Bell Palsy per year. ...
by Dr. Laura Wazen | Aug 15, 2014 | Facial Paralysis
Facial paralysis occurs when the facial nerve is damaged and unable to send messages to the muscles of the face that create facial expressions. This problem can occur for several different reasons. Some causes include: tumor, trauma, stroke, or genetic disorders. The...