The prognostic values of several tests of the facial nerve function in the early stages of periferal facial nerve palsy were investigated in 68 cases. In the test of periferal facial nerve palsy, were used S-D curve, Nerve excitability test, Electromyography and evaluation form of facial nerve surgery research group in the Depertment of Education.
The results obtained are as follow :
1. It is possible to supporsed the prognosis of periferal facial nerve palsy to follow one to two month about 60 percents recovery, using evaluation form of facial nerve surgery research group in the Depertment of Education.
2. S-D curve is recognized the prognosis to be unfavorable in cases of complete and pertial denervation patterns.
3. Nerve excitability test is recognized the prognosis of periferal facial nerve palsy in difference of right and left over 5 vilts or 2 mA.
4. Electromyography is recognized good recovery at 81.5 percents in which appear the action potential on early times.
5. Evaluation of periferal facial nerve palsy should be decided which several electrical tests, and observed in the long term follow-up.

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The Halliwick method is a method for teaching swimming, and was developed by J. MCMILLAN for handicapped children. He began the work in 1949 at the HALLIWICK SCHOOL in LONDON.
This method integrated scintific knowledge of physiology and hydrodynamics. We can use the method not only for teaching swimming, but also for pool exercise in rehabilitation of various types of handicaps.
This method consist of 4 phases and 10 stages.
　Phase 1 Adjustment to water
　　Mental adjustment　　Stage 1
　　Disengagment　　Stage 2
　Phase 2 Balance restoration
　　Vertical rotation　　Stage 3
　　Lateral rotation　　Stage 4
　　Combined rotation　　Stage 5
　　Upthrust (Buoyancy)　　Stage 6
　Phase 3 Inhibition of movement
　　Quiet balancing in one
　　Position　　Stage 7
　　Turbulent gliding　　Stage 8
　Phase 4 Facilitation of swimming
　　Simple progressin　　Stage 9
　　Basic movement　　Stage 10
J. MCMILLAN studied the effectiveness of this method m a 10 year research project (1965～1974) in Bad Ragaz, Switzerland.
He concluded that the method is useful in the following ways:
　―For the strengthening of weak muscle groups
　―For increasing range of movement
　―For improvement of general physical condition
　―For reduction of pain
　―For reduction of spasticity
　―For facilitating balance and postural reactions
　―For improvement of mental adaptability
We use the method in Klinik Valens to treat many types of orthopedic and neurological patients. We treat patient both individually and in groups.

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