WSU study expands time window for facial nerve rehabilitation
Tuesday, May 10, 2011 - 08:30
in Health & Medicine
SPOKANE, WASH. A research study conducted at Washington State University Spokane offers hope to those suffering from facial nerve damage. According to the study, which was published online this week in the journal Developmental Neurohabilitation, muscle weakness resulting from facial nerve damage incurred during childhood can improve with intensive facial exercise, years after injury.