Introduction to Facial Rehabilitation - Both days (Virtual & Practical)
We are excited to be running this highly popular course again and have an excellent line-up of presenters who will be facilitating taught presentations, practical workshops and interactive discussions.
£190.00
Please Log In or Register to Purchase a Course Module
Course outline: This one and a half day course will focus on facial rehabilitation for people with facial palsy following damage to the cortico-bulbar pathway, the facial nucleus and/or the facial nerve and its branches, reviewing aspects of neurophysiology and anatomy, treatment interventions and outcome measurement. The first day (Tuesday 3rd March 2026) will be online lectures. The 2nd day (Wednesday 4th March morning) will be F2F including practical sessions and patient workshops. Applicants can either attend the virtual only day or the virtual and practical days.
Target Audience: The course is for physiotherapists, speech therapists and occupational therapists interested in facial rehabilitation. Places will be limited to 50 participants online and 20 face to face for the practical element.
Learning Objectives
By the end of the course delegates will have increased knowledge and skills in the evidence-based assessment and treatment of patients’ with facial palsy and will:
- Have reviewed the neurophysiology and anatomy of facial function
- Be able to relate pathology to clinical features in individuals with facial weakness.
- Have an increased understanding of the rationale behind aspects of facial rehabilitation interventions and tools to assess effectiveness
- Have practiced therapeutic handling skills for assessment and treatment intervention in persons with facial dysfunction
Course Tutors: Anne Rodger, Rebecca Kimber.
- From:
- Tue 03 Mar 2026
- To:
- Wed 04 Mar 2026
- Time:
- 09:00 am - 17:00 pm
Online Course