Behandeling van de Ziekte van Bell

About Behandeling van de Ziekte van Bell

Bellse Parese offers treatments for Bell's palsy in Amsterdam. The practice combines positional therapy, exercise therapy, massage and acupuncture in the rehabilitation of facial paralysis.

Treatments

The first session includes an assessment of facial impairment and an explanation of taping techniques and exercises. Exercise therapy is tailored to the person's condition and stage of the illness.

• Positional therapy
• Exercise therapy
• Massage
• Acupuncture
• Botulinum toxin for synkinesis

Exercise therapy

Exercises vary by stage of the illness and can be passive or active. For residual symptoms, therapy focuses on contractures and synkinesis.

• Positional therapy from the first days
• Exercises during the acute phase
• Passive exercises for complete paralysis
• Active exercises in front of a mirror for incomplete paralysis
• Exercise therapy for residual symptoms

Practical information

The practice is located on Valkenburgerstraat in Amsterdam. A free introductory consultation is available.