Bell's Palsy
Conditions
Keywords
Facial disability index, PNF, House Brackmann scale
Brief summary
Our study aims to determine the efficacy of PNF and Soft tissue mobilization techniques with exercise for Bell's palsy. It ascertains which intervention yields better outcomes and has greater effect on recovery.
Detailed description
It is a randomized controlled trial. This study includes 28 participants allocated into two groups by coin tossing method. Group A receives PNF and Group B receives soft tissue mobilization along with exercise. Both of the groups receive electrical stimulation as baseline treatment. The assessment of participants is done by using facial disability index and House Brackmann scale.
Interventions
OTHERProprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation
PNF technique given for 3-4 days/week and electrical stimulation of DL-2 stimulator with 90 repetitions on each motor point of facial muscle for 3-4 days/week.
OTHERSoft Tissue Mobilization along with exercise
Soft tissue mobilization along with facial exercise 3- days/ week and electrical stimulation of DL-2 stimulator with 90 repetitions on each motor point of facial muscle for 3-4 days/week.
Sponsors
Elite College of Management Sciences, Gujranwala, Pakistan
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
DOUBLE (Subject, Investigator)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
25 Years to 50 Years
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
* aged 25-50 years * sudden onset of one-sided Bell's palsy * Ability and Eagerness to provide informed consent in written form
Exclusion criteria
* Uncontrolled Hypertension * Uncooperative patients and those who don't follow instructions. * Previous mental disorder that may affect participation. * Preexisting ear surgery
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Facial disability index | 4 weeks | in 1996, this scale was invented. This tool is used to evaluate functional and psychological effects of cranial nerve VII dysfunction like Bell's palsy. It consists of two subscales one is Physical Function and second is Social/Wellbeing Function, each with a range 0 to 100 where higher score shows better function and lesser disability. |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| House Brackmann scale | 4 weeks | This scale was invented in 1985 by DE Brackmann and Dr.John W.House. This scale is used to evaluate the severity of cranial nerve VII. it consists of six grades. Grade 1 indicates Normal and Grade 6 indicates complete paralysis. |
Countries
Pakistan
Outcome results
None listed