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Damage to the facial nerve as a result of head and neck cancer, Bell’s palsy, trauma, ear disease, congenital and other causes can cause significant physical and social/emotional dysfunction.

Effective management of facial nerve disorders requires a thorough assessment, clinical planning and treatment involving a multidisciplinary team of practitioners.

This presentation will cover the main causes of facial paralysis, expected recovery patterns, clinical assessment and surgical, medical and rehabilitation treatment strategies.

Presented by: Dr Susan Coulson, Snr Lecturer in Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy, University of Sydney

Target Audience: GPs, Registrars, Nurses (Practice, Hospital and Community), Aboriginal Health Workers, Dentists, Dietitians, Psychologists, Counsellors, Physiotherapists, Pharmacists and other interested health professionals

Program:

• 6.30pm - Registration/Light Refreshments (provided)
• 6.55pm - Welcome
• 7.00pm - Education Presentation & Case Study Discussion
• 8.00pm - Interactive Discussion/Q&A 
• 8.30pm - Evaluation and Close

Learning Outcomes:

• Identify the main causes of lower motor neurone facial nerve paralysis
• Apply the commonly used clinical assessment tools used for facial nerve paralysis
• Investigate a range of surgical and non-surgical treatment strategies available for these patients
• Examine strategies aimed at improving the quality of patient care

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