Facial Rehab Manual Therapy
Facial paralysis treatment with personalized manual therapy – starting from the very first week.
I'm Domenika Zsiborács.
I am a movement therapist and the developer of the Facial Rehab Manual Therapy (FRMT) method.
FRMT is a specialized manual therapy technique that I developed for the active, personalized treatment of facial paralysis. My goal is to support the recovery of facial muscle function and prevent the development of synkinesis (unintended facial movements) – even without surgery.
FRMT is a specialized manual therapy technique that I developed for the active, personalized treatment of facial paralysis. My goal is to support the recovery of facial muscle function and prevent the development of synkinesis (unintended facial movements) – even without surgery.
WHAT IS FRMT?
Early intervention
It can be applied as early as the first week to prevent the development of faulty muscle patterns.
Active muscle learning
The treatment consists of manual techniques combined with facial expression and speech exercises.
Personalized therapy
Every therapeutic step is tailored to the patient's current condition to ensure maximum effectiveness.
Acute vs. chronic phase
Acute phase (0–4 weeks)
Paralysis is the primary issue
There is no significant compensation on the unaffected side yet
Manual therapy applied externally and inside the oral cavity
Restoring eye closure and tear production
Chronic phase (from 3 months onward)
Overcompensation and muscle spasms are typical
Treatment is based on observing compensatory movements
Manual therapy based on targeted muscle patterns
Relearning muscle patterns, reducing synkinesis
Who is FRMT recommended for?
- For those who have recently developed facial paralysis
- For those who wish to avoid surgical intervention
- For those already living with synkinesis symptoms
- For those who want to take an active role in their recovery
TREATMENT PROCESS
Patient assessment
Based on scientifically accepted scales and video documentation.
2–3 sessions per week
Individual manual therapy, 60 minutes per session, including speech and facial expression exercises.
Home practice
A 3–5 minute daily exercise using a facial massage roller on both sides.
Ongoing monitoring
Documenting progress and adjusting therapy based on the current condition.
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Would you like to know more?
A detailed professional description of the method is also available.
Available for download in PDF format:
A detailed professional description of the method is also available.
Available for download in PDF format:
