Build Confidence in Facial Rehab
Facial nerve disorders can be intimidating to manage in a busy rehab setting. Many clinicians feel unsure about whatâs safe, what actually helps, and what to tell patients who are scared or frustrated.
This training focuses on practical principles you can apply immediately in your next session, so you feel more confident and your patients feel more supported.
 From Anatomy to Treatment
The pieces you need to understand facial rehab.
 Real-World Cases
Synthesize the material with examples of patient assessment and treatment
â¨Bonus: Guide to Facial Paralysis
Printable âGuide to Facial Paralysisâ clinical reference included with your registration.
Meet the SpeakerÂ
Dr. Sara MacDowell, PT, DPT, AVPT is a physical therapist with over 16 years of experience specializing in complex vestibular and facial nerve rehabilitation. She is also a founding practitioner of the interdisciplinary Center for Facial Nerve Disorders. Dr. MacDowell serves as an adjunct professor at two local physical therapy programs. She is actively involved in research, professional education, and international collaboration related to vestibular and facial nerve rehabilitation. She recently contributed to the publication "Consensus Among International Facial Therapy Experts for the Management of Adults with Unilateral Facial Palsy: A Two-Stage Nominal Group and Delphi Study" (2024). She was selected to speak on an expert panel at the International Facial Nerve Symposium in September 2025 in Madrid Spain.
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Facial paralysis is complex, but understanding it doesn't have to be
In this live training for PTs, OTs, and SLPs, youâll learn the core principles of assessing and treating lower motor neuron facial nerve disorders (including Bellâs palsy and Ramsay Hunt) so you can create safe, effective rehab plans, avoid common treatment mistakes, and confidently provide the patient education thatâs so often missing.
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đď¸ Saturday, March 28th
â° 2:00-4:00 CST
đĽď¸ Recording available for 6 months
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