Eutrophic Electrical Stimulation in Long-Standing Facial Palsy

  • S. S. M. Hussain
  • S. J. Winterburn
  • A. R. H. Grace
Conference paper

Abstract

The use of electrical stimulation in the treatment of facial palsy has previously been shown to offer no significant advantage [1].

Keywords

Facial Palsy Facial Muscle Acoustic Neuroma Facial Paralysis Physiotherapy Assessment 
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Copyright information

© Springer-Verlag 1994

Authors and Affiliations

  • S. S. M. Hussain
    • 1
    • 2
  • S. J. Winterburn
    • 1
    • 2
  • A. R. H. Grace
    • 1
    • 2
  1. 1.Department of OtolaryngologyYork District HospitalYorkEngland, UK
  2. 2.Department of PhysiotherapyYork District HospitalYorkEngland, UK

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