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Motor Imagery and Mirror Therapy on Synkinesis, Facial Asymmetry, Facial Function and QoF in Bell's Palsy Patients.
Sponsor: Riphah International University
Summary
Bell's palsy is a condition that causes sudden weakness in the muscles on one side of the face. The weakness makes half of the face appear to droop, difficulty in closing eyes and synkinesis. Mirror therapy and Motor imagery have shown promise in improving motor function and overall well-being. Participant will be assigned two groups, A and B. All the groups will receive interventions for five days a week for 8 weeks and treatment time will be 35 minutes. The outcome measuring scales used will be facial Clinometric Scale (FaCE), Synkinesis Assessment Scale and Sunnybrook facial grading system to assess facial symmetry, synkinesis and facial movements, data will be collected on SPSS.
Official title: Comparative Effects of Motor Imagery and Mirror Therapy on Synkinesis, Facial Asymmetry, Facial Function and Quality of Life in Bell's Palsy Patients.
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
42
Start Date
2024-10-01
Completion Date
2025-05-01
Last Updated
2025-01-15
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Motor Imagery with conventional Treatment
This treatment will be given 5 sessions a week in 4 consecutive weeks.
Mirror therapy with conventional Treatment.
This treatment will be given 5 sessions a week in 4 consecutive weeks.
Locations (2)
Bashir Hospital.
Sialkot, Punjab Province, Pakistan
Sulehri Children Hospital
Sialkot, Punjab Province, Pakistan