Question
What are the physical therapy methods for facial palsy?
Answer
Physical therapy for facial palsy can be implemented in the early stages. Common treatment methods include laser therapy and ultra-shortwave therapy. Laser therapy involves selecting Yang Bai, Qi Xia, Chi Ka, Di Kang, and He Gu points on the affected side. The low-power helium-neon laser is focused through a lens with a power of 6328, at a distance of 0.2-0.5cm, with a spot size of 0.1-0.2cm, capable of piercing tissue up to 10-15mm deep. Ultra-shortwave therapy is a type of ultra-shortwave electrotherapy that features a 40W power, 6 micron wavelength, round electrode, with an 8cm diameter, placed 1cm diagonally in front and behind the patient’s ear, over the mastoid process, and performs mild heat treatment.