Facial nerve palsy is categorized into central (upper motor neuron) and peripheral (lower motor neuron) lesions, with rehabilitation being crucial for managing peripheral cases.
The article discusses a case of an adult woman with right peripheral facial nerve palsy after surgery for acoustic neuroma, whose rehabilitation was interrupted due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
After 10 months of remote neurocognitive rehabilitation, her condition improved, showing that telerehabilitation is an effective strategy during social distancing and other similar circumstances.