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FACE2FACE®The Face2Face Facial Palsy app is a tool designed to supplement treatment for facial paralysis caused by Bell's Palsy, stroke, and acoustic neuroma. The solution uses mirror biofeedback therapy which has been linked to positive outcomes in the treatment of idiopathic facial palsy. Many patients with facial palsy avoid mirrors due to the anxiety of looking at their asymmetric facial features. Face2Face Facial Palsy App mirrors the healthy side of the face over the unhealthy side; which allows for patients to exercise their facial muscles, while seeing their face wholly healthy. |
"You can really see the connection between the brain and muscles. It felt like my face was moving and really tricked me into thinking it was realistic. You can see that you're not only retraining your muscles, but you're retraining the brain as well. "
29 year old female patient
Features
The twice reflected split mirror duplicates the unaffected side creating the illusion of a complete, symmetric face fostering a positive environment while you practice your exercises
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6 basic facial expression exercises
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Guided video, audio, and written instructions describing each exercise
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Premium version includes progress tracker to document your improvement with self-taken photos and videos; as well as 9+ additional exercises to continue your facial recovery journey
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"Using the app has been so beneficial. At first it was a wonderful surprise to see what my face used to look like when I saw the symmetry reflected, and that was very reassuring. Gradually after doing the exercises faithfully several times a day I was excited when I began to feel the sensation [motor work] coming back on the affected side, so I just highly recommend it. It isn't easy, it isn't quick, but it is effective and lasting so I think it's great!"
29 year old female patient
About The Inventors
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As two of the nation’s experts in facial recovery therapies; Jodi Barth, PT, CCI and Gincy Stezar, PTA, CCI care for patients suffering from Facial Palsy; a condition which paralyzes half of the patient’s face virtually overnight. The psychological impact of seeing a newly asymmetric face is significant, and after witnessing their patient’s distress practicing facial exercises in front of a standard mirror they co-created and developed the Face2Face® Facial Palsy app. Their hope
for the Face2Face® Facial Palsy app is that it provides easier access to a greater number of patients looking for help and guidance with their facial recovery journey.
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