Neuromuscular retraining therapy for early stage severe Bell's palsy patients minimizes facial synkinesis.

Objective: To explore whether early physical interventions, including neuromuscular retraining therapy, can minimize excessive movement or any unwanted co-contraction after a severe Bell's palsy.

Data Sources: From March 2021 to August 2022, the therapist treated Bell's palsy patients for the acute (<3 months, Group A), subacute (3-6 months, Group B) and chronic (> 6 months, Group C) stages of the condition.

Methods: We explored whether early physical interventions, including neuromuscular retraining therapy, can minimize facial synkinesis after a severe episode of Bell's palsy.