What is Synkinesis? …when a person with synkinesis blinks, their mouth might also move. Through hard work and the help of a trained facial therapist, it is possible to create a new pathway using the principles of neuroplasticity.
Synkinesis is a problem typically experienced after a peripheral facial palsy. It is usually caused by aberrant nerve growth causing two or more movements to be connected.
The inaugural meeting of the FIT (Facial International Therapists) group occurred in Boston at the International Facial Nerve conference.
Facial synkinesis is one of the more troublesome consequences after a facial palsy. It occurs as a result of aberrant nerve regrowth so that two or more movements become connected. The most typical one is a connection between the eye and the mouth.
