Abstract
Although there have been several reports indicating the success of physical therapy, few scientific data seem to be available. To assess the efficacy of physical therapy, a so-called criteria-based meta-analysis was conducted [1].
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Beurskens, C.H.G., Oosterhof, J., Elvers, J.W.H., Oostendorp, R.A.B., Herraets, M.E.J. (1994). The Role of Physical Therapy in Patients with Facial Paralysis: State of the Art. In: Stennert, E.R., Kreutzberg, G.W., Michel, O., Jungehülsing, M. (eds) The Facial Nerve. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-85090-5_37
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