Health Condition 1: G09- Sequelae of inflammatory diseasesof central nervous system
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention1: MIRROR BOOK THERAPY: Patient will be seated in front of mirror book and perform facial exercises so that only non-affected side of face is reflected back twice in mirror book while hold
Sponsors
College of Physiotherapy, PGIMS, Rohtak
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1.Diagnosed cases of unilateral Bells palsy within 1-3 weeks of onset 2.Patients with moderate to severe facial paralysis with Housebrackmann facial nerve grade III-V 3.Patients with ability to understand and follow commands
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1.Patients with previous history of peripheral facial paralysis 2.Facial palsy due to supranuclear lesion or known cause of infections, tumor 3.Patients with skin allergy problems on face 4.Patients with history of trauma to skull bone 5.Patients who undergone facial surgery 6.Patients with psychiatric disorders 7.Metal implants around the head and neck area 8.Sensory loss, ulcer or wound over the face 9.Patients with total facial paralysis with Housebrackmann facial nerve grade VI
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Sunnybrook Facial Grading System and Facial Disability IndexTimepoint: At baseline (day 0), post intervention (week 4). Follow up will be done at 4- week post intervention | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Facial Clinimetric Evaluation ScaleTimepoint: At baseline (day 0), post intervention (week 4). Follow up will be done at 4- week post intervention | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Public ContactDr Suman Mehra
College of Physiotherapy, PGIMS, Rohtak
Outcome results
None listed