Neuromuscular Retraining for Facial Paralysis

  • NF2-Related Schwannomatosis

Facial paralysis can be a challenging experience, but there are effective ways to manage it. We’re sharing a helpful resource from our symposium featuring expert Jackie Diels, an occupational therapist who specializes in nonsurgical facial reanimation. This is especially relevant for many in our community who are affected by NF2.

In this presentation, Jackie explains the complex anatomy of the face and details her approach to neuromuscular retraining—a patient-centered program that focuses on coordination to improve facial movement and expression.

What You’ll Learn

The Anatomy of Facial Movement

Understand how the brain, nerves, and muscles work together to create facial expressions and why paralysis is more than a cosmetic issue.

The Retraining Process

Learn about the different types of paralysis, who makes a good candidate for retraining, and what to expect from the therapy program.

Download the Full Transcript

To dive deeper into this topic, you can download the complete transcript from Jackie Diels’ presentation below.

Jackie-Diels-Neuromuscular-Retraining-for-Facial-ParalysisDownload

This resource should not be used as a substitute for professional medical care or advice. Please consult with a qualified healthcare professional for any medical concerns.

Find More Information

We are dedicated to empowering our community with knowledge. Explore our Resource Library for more helpful articles, guides, and videos about living with NF.

Explore the Resource Library