Conditions Managed at the Facial Physio

Facial Nerve Paralysis Rehabilitation

Peripheral nerve paralysis conditions including: 

Acquired paralysis 
Bells Palsy
Ramsay Hunt Syndrome
Removal of tumors like acoustic neuroma, facial nerve schwanoma, Parotid gland removal

Congenital paralysis
Mobeius syndrome
Birth related Bell's palsy
Other craniofacial conditions

Post Reanimation Surgery or in conjunction with Botox
Cross face grafting
Free muscle transfers
Massateric or hypoglossal transfers
Static slings
Eyelid surgery

Temporomandibular joint disorder

Clicky jaws
Locked or stuck jaws
Acute malocclusions (bite changes suddenly and doesn't feel normal)
Trauma to the jaw
Total jaw replacement surgery

Orofacial Pain, headache and Migraine

Pain in the face or head
Headache
Migraine

Vestibular Physiotherapy

Vestibular physio is the treatment of dizziness, vertigo and/or imbalance resulting from an inner ear condition like Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV), Meniere’s, Unilateral vestibular Dysfunction, Bilateral Vestibular Dysfunction, Persistent Postural Perceptual Dizziness, Mal De Debarquement, Cervicogenic Dizziness and Vestibular Migraines…

Detailed assessment including:
- Thorough history
- Oculomotor assessment: assessing eye movement with infrared goggles
- Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV) Assessment: movement-based assessments that stress your inner ear
- Balance and gait assessments
- Cervical spine (neck) screening if necessary  

How we help:
- BPPV maneuvers (i.e. Epley maneuver)
- Neck treatment
- Education
- Exercise prescription  
- Proprioceptive and balance training
- Liaising with your medical team