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Frauke Johannes1,2, Anna Maria Pekacka-Egli1,3, Simone Köhler1
1Department for Neurorehabilitation, Zurich Rehabilitation Center Lengg, 8008 Zurich, Switzerland.
Electromyography (EMG)-triggered Functional Electrical Stimulation (FES) effectively treated central facial palsy (CFP) post-stroke, resolving drooling and improving facial symmetry. This neurorehabilitation approach shows promise for stroke recovery.
Area of Science:
- Neuroscience
- Rehabilitation Medicine
- Clinical Neurology
Background:
- Central facial palsy (CFP) is a common post-stroke condition impacting lower facial muscles, leading to drooling, dysarthria, and asymmetry.
- Current rehabilitation methods for CFP lack strong evidence of effectiveness.
- Electromyography (EMG)-triggered Functional Electrical Stimulation (FES) is a promising neurorehabilitation technique for motor impairments, but its use in CFP is not well-established.
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